Product Overview
Features:
- Proprietary synthetic material developed exclusively with Aquila emulates centuries-old gut strings with superior tonal character and responsiveness.
- Silver-plated wound bass strings paired with synthetic trebles deliver warm, mellow tone with balanced projection and responsive feel.
- Normal tension (95.3 lbs) provides comfortable playability and flexible response ideal for traditional classical and fingerstyle applications.
Description: Martin's Magnifico premium classical strings are tonally superior to traditional nylon and offer precise intonation with exceptional tuning stability. Developed in partnership with Aquila, these strings represent Martin's highest-quality classical offering, featured on all Nazareth-made nylon guitars and custom Martin productions.
The normal tension set features synthetic trebles that emulate gut strings while silver-plated wound bass strings enhance tonal warmth and projection with a mellow, balanced character. Unlike standard Martin classical strings with ball-ends, Magnifico strings use traditional tie-end construction—the preferred choice for classical players and luthiers for optimal saddle contact and superior tone transfer. The proprietary carbon-based material responds exceptionally well to vibrato, bending, and expressive techniques while maintaining exceptional tuning stability. Ideal for professional classical, flamenco, folk, and traditional Spanish guitar applications, these strings settle in after just 2-3 hours of playing, delivering warm, clear tone with an ultra-flexible feel perfect for sensitive touch and nuanced playing styles.
