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MA535 Authentic Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Custom-Light Guitar Strings are engineered with the performer in mind and they will always stand up to rigorous practice and performance schedules. Martin starts with the highest tensile-strength core wire, then tin-plate it on all six strings for added corrosion resistance; because what you don’t see matters. When coupled with Martin's highest-quality wrap wire you get consistent true tone that you can count on song after song.

Martin Authentic Acoustic SP 2/8 Phosphor Bronze strings offer excellent tuning stability, corrosion resistance and great playability.

MA535 Authentic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Custom-Light guitar strings gauge: 11-15-23-32-42-52.
Martin MA535 Authentic Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Custom-Light Guitar Strings
Martin MA535 Authentic Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Custom-Light Guitar Strings

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  • Thread wrapped for bridge protection
  • Engineered to resist corrosion
  • Great playability

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4.7

23 Reviews

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Martin makes great accoustic strings
Martin makes great accoustic strings
I would buy this product again and again

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Martin for Martin

I have been using D'Addario exclusively on my instruments since discovering them in 1980 which includes several different types of stringed instruments from electric guitar to bass to banjo to dulcimer to violin to cello etc etc. But after purchasing two Martin guitars [6&12] I found that Martin strings sound the best on my Martin acoustics. It's Been exactly 25 years since I bought my first Martin and still prefer the Martin strings over any others I've tried. Tone is subjective so it's just what my ears prefer. They are not the longest lasting strings as far as holding new string tone but they are not too expensive so changing is not a financial drain. I otherwise have nothing negative to say about Martin strings.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Never buy these strings again. Cheap but don't work

It's terrible tones. My old strings sound a lot better

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing15
  2. Concerts10
  3. Back-Up9
  4. recording1
Cons
  1. Best for 000 guitars1
  2. Poor Tone Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced17
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Tone19
  2. Consistent16
  3. Long Life13
  4. Well Built / Quality11

Reviewed by 23 customers

  • Martin for Martin

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byGeo

    fromcalifornia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have been using D'Addario exclusively on my instruments since discovering them in 1980 which includes several different types of stringed instruments from electric guitar to bass to banjo to dulcimer to violin to cello etc etc. But after purchasing two Martin guitars [6&12] I found that Martin strings sound the best on my Martin acoustics. It's Been exactly 25 years since I bought my first Martin and still prefer the Martin strings over any others I've tried. Tone is subjective so it's just what my ears prefer. They are not the longest lasting strings as far as holding new string tone but they are not too expensive so changing is not a financial drain. I otherwise have nothing negative to say about Martin strings.

  • Great strings for that special Axe

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byFranke

    fromMaine

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect balance...period.

  • Love Martin strings!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDean

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Affordable, great sounding strings! For the price you can't really beat the sound. Sometimes I'll go with the coated Lifespan 2.0's but if its a new guitar and I'm still playing with the setup these will come on and off a few times and still play for weeks sounding great. You can pay more for coated strings or buy 2-3 packs of these.

  • I highly recommend

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMarty

    fromLincoln NE

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great tone and clarity

  • Solid strings

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJoseph

    fromAppleton, WI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I put this on my Martin 000-17e. The strings are a bit bright at first, but I was told they would mellow out a bit after some use. Time will tell, but they seem very nice.

  • A great guitar deserves a great set of strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJohn

    fromOrange, CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Why wouldn't I trust Martin to string my Martin? Bright sound, durable, have been using for Martin strings for many years.

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