Martin Retro Acoustic MM12 Light-Gauge Guitar Strings
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About Martin Retro Acoustic MM12 Light-Gauge Guitar Strings
Overall Feedback:
79% positive
79% appreciated their long-lasting durability
The strings last a long time and are similar to coated strings because they are made of solid monel, a nickel-like metal.
87% found it easy to install
I recommend these strings for all the smaller bodied guitars. They are easy to install and use.
78% found them easy to play and bend, while 22% struggled with stiffness
Playing with these strings is easier as they are slightly lighter than the Elixir .13s, which has helped my old man left hand.
With these strings, I have noticed that the medium and low ranges of the guitar are more present than with any other strings I have used before.
Playing the guitar with these strings feels different as they play like heavier gauge strings than they actually are.
81% praised for its rich and full tone
These strings offer a fantastic balanced sound with excellent clarity and a nice warm tone.
Monels produce a mellow warm natural guitar tone with nice upper harmonics and a real backbone when I lay into them.
After using the new strings, my guitar's tone quality has significantly improved. It is now louder, has better bass response and sustain, and the harsh highs are smoothed over, resulting in a balanced overall tone.
69% praised for holding tune well
The strings offer fantastic balanced sound all around and especially more presence in the medium and low ranges of my guitar.
When I dig in, the strings respond well and are balanced and punchy with no overtone distortions. They are also responsive on quiet pieces.
