Product Overview
Features:
- Soft silk wrap on ball ends prevents wear and tear on bridge holes and bridge plate, with added thickness to keep bridge pins locked in place even on older guitars.
- 92/8 Phosphor bronze (92% copper, 8% tin) wrap delivers bright, balanced, well-rounded tone ideal for fingerstyle and classical players.
- Extra light 10–47 gauges provide low tension comfort for reduced finger fatigue while maintaining excellent projection and tuning stability.
Description: Martin Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked strings feature a soft silk wrap on the ball ends of each string, protecting your guitar's bridge and bridge plate from wear and tear during string changes. The added thickness ensures that bridge pins stay locked securely in place, even in older bridges with worn holes—essential protection for vintage and fine guitars. These extra-light-gauge strings (10–47) deliver a bright, clean, balanced tone with excellent ring and projection, particularly suited to fingerstyle and classical playing styles where playability and tonal clarity are paramount.
Built with Martin's highest tensile-strength core wire that is tin-plated on all six strings for added corrosion resistance, these strings maintain consistent true tone through demanding practice and performance schedules. The 92/8 phosphor bronze wrap produces a bright, well-rounded sound that avoids harshness while offering excellent response and sustain. The extra-light tension is ideal for musicians seeking reduced finger fatigue without sacrificing volume or tonal balance, making these strings perfect for beginners, arthritis players, and performers who value comfort and protection in a single set.
