Product Overview
Features:
- Solid nickel/copper monel alloy wrap provides warm, mellow vintage tone with reduced pick attack and natural clarity.
- Light 12–54 gauges with modified D, A, and B strings offer balanced feel and clear intonation without sacrificing volume.
- Tin-plated hex core prevents galvanic corrosion from inside out for long-lasting performance and consistent tone.
Description: Martin Retro MM12 strings are crafted from a long-lasting proprietary nickel-based alloy blend that mellows quickly to a warm vintage tone, bringing out the unique woody sounds in your acoustic guitar. These strings capture the beauty and simplicity of a bygone age, described by many longtime players as "broken in right out of the box."
Martin first developed their Monel guitar strings in the 1930s, and the Retro Acoustic line reproduces the original tone with sophisticated winding and precise manufacturing. The light 12–54 gauging provides an ideal balance of fullness and playability, perfect for versatile acoustic applications including jazz, mellow folk, lo-fi, and studio recording. With reduced pick noise and crisp articulation that mellows quickly, these strings let your guitar's tonewoods take center stage. The 3-pack bundle offers excellent value for regular players seeking consistent, dependable performance and tonal character.
