THE 2014 STRING CATALOG

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The Martin family has been selling guitar strings as long as they

have been making guitars. Today, C. F. Martin & Co. ranks among

the largest producers of acoustic guitar strings in the world. It

is also one of the few guitar companies to make its own strings.

C. F. Martin Strings are engineered in Nazareth, PA — by guitar

players for guitar players — with the same care and passion

that we pour into making our fine guitars because the goal is one

and the same: to produce the best sounding guitar in the world.

The Lumineers

“I’ve used Martin strings for over a decade now, for their warm tone and reliability.”

— Wesley Keith The Lumineers

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 133.3 MSP4000

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 151.7 MSP4050

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 MSP4100

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 173.8 MSP4150

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 MSP4200

Bluegrass 13 17 26 36 46 56 188.3 MSP4250

High Tuning 10 12 8 13 17 25 108.6 MSPHT10

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 249.6 MSP4600

10 14 10 12 18 27

If you can gig night after night, your strings should be able to keep up. Our highest quality bronzed steel core wire keeps you in tune so you can play on.

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92/8 Phosphor Bronze

Of Monsters and Men

If you can gig night after night, your strings should be able to keep up. Our highest quality bronzed steel core wire keeps you in tune so you can play on.

“Before I started using Martin Strings, I was breaking strings constantly. Since I’ve started using these strings, I do not have that problem anymore.” — Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson Of Monsters and Men

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 130.2 MSP3000

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 147.6 MSP3050

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 160.5 MSP3100

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 171.9 MSP3150

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 181.1 MSP3200

Bluegrass 13 17 26 36 46 56 184.6 MSP3250

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 245.7 MSP3600

10 14 10 12 18 27

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80/20 Bronze

Hunter Hayes

“I really like the new Martin SP LifeSpan Acoustic Strings. With the torture my gear goes through on the road, it’s nice to have strings that resonate so well, so consistently. They seem to go hand in hand with the legendary Martin sound. These strings have also proven themselves in the studio, which is always a good test for me.”

— Hunter Hayes

Rich tone should last as long as the inspiration does. Our SP string, treated for superior performance and extra long life.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 133.3 MSP7000

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 151.7 MSP7050

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 MSP7100

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 MSP7200

Baritone 14 20 30 42 54 70 169.8 MSP7700

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 249.6 MSP7600

10 14 10 12 18 27

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92/8 Phosphor Bronze

Jake Bugg

Rich tone should last as long as the inspiration does. Our SP string, treated for superior performance and extra long life.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 130.2 MSP6000

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 147.6 MSP6050

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 160.5 MSP6100

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 181.1 MSP6200

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“I switched to using SP Lifespan strings in 2011. Tone and string life are really important to me as I’m going from fingerpicking to strumming - these strings really hold up and sound great!”

— Jake Bugg

80/20 Bronze

It isn’t just about flexibility, it’s about bending the note ‘til it rings true. Unique design reduces finger fatigue and enhances string control.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 151.7 MFX775

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 MFX740

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 173.8 MFX745

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 MFX750

12-String Custom 10 14 25 32 42 54 275.3 MFX700

10 14 10 12 18 27

Custom (Silk & Phosphor) 11 13 23 28 38 47 128.0 MFX130

“I love Martin FX strings - they’re the best strings I’ve ever used. My guitars love them, too.”

— Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

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92/8 Phosphor Bronze

It isn’t just about flexibility, it’s about bending the note ‘til it rings true. Unique design reduces finger fatigue and enhances string control.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 147.6 MFX675

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 160.5 MFX640

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 171.9 MFX645

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 181.1 MFX650

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80/20 Bronze

Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers

No bells. No whistles. Just pure, singing tone.Our flagship line produces the legendary Martin tone you’ve come to know and love.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 133.3 M530

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 151.7 M535

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 M540

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 173.8 M545

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 M550

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 249.6 M500

10 14 10 12 18 27

Silk & Steel 11.5 14 23 28 38 47 122.2 M130

12-String Silk & Steel 11.5 14 23 28 38 47 253.4 M200

11.5 14 10 14 18 28

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“When you play 200+ shows a year, you need a string you can count on. When you give it all you have every night, you need your strings to do the same. Martin Strings do this for me.”

— Seth Avett The Avett Brothers

92/8 Phosphor Bronze Silk & Steel

No bells. No whistles. Just pure, singing tone.Our flagship line produces the legendary Martin tone you’ve come to know and love.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 130.2 M170

Custom Light 11 15 23 32 42 52 147.6 M175

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 160.5 M140

Light/Medium 12.5 16.5 25.5 33.5 43.5 55 171.9 M145

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 181.1 M150

Bluegrass 12 16 25 35 45 56 176.9 M240

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 245.7 M180

10 14 10 12 18 27

12-String Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 312.0 M190

12 16 10 14 20 30

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80/20 Bronze

The Lumineers

It’s not just an instrument, it’s a work of art. Pamper it.Soft thread wrap at the ball-end protects your guitar from wear and tear.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 133.3 M2000

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 M2100

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 M2200

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 249.6 M2600

10 14 10 12 18 27

It’s not just an instrument, it’s a work of art. Pamper it.Soft thread wrap at the ball-end protects your guitar from wear and tear.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 130.2 M1000

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 160.5 M1100

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 181.1 M1200

12-String Extra Light 10 14 23 30 39 47 245.7 M1600

10 14 10 12 18 27

12-String Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 312.0 M1700

12 16 10 14 20 30

Silk & Steel 11.5 14 23 28 38 47 122.2 M1400

92/8 Phosphor Bronze

80/20 Bronze Silk & STEEL

And every note resounded with beautiful precision.Martin Classical strings are made with crystal nylon and are available with silver or bronze wrap wire.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Silver/Plain-end 28 32 40 30 35 43 88.9 M120

Silver/Ball-end 28 32 40 30 35 43 88.9 M160

Bronze/Plain-end 28 32 40 30 35 43 85.4 M220

Bronze/Ball-end 28 32 40 30 35 43 85.4 M260

Weight E B G D Tension Model

Light 45 65 80 100 191.1 MSP4800

Medium 45 65 85 105 201.5 MSP4850

Halfway between the kick drum and the mandolin lies full, thumping bass.Martin SP bass strings are made with high tensile strength core wire and phosphor bronze for superior lasting tone.

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92/8 Phosphor Bronze

Classical

LP

Weight E A D G Tension Model

Standard 10 14 24 34 146.8 M400

10 14 24 34

Bluegrass 11 14 24 38 163.4 M450

11 14 24 38

“My Martin ukulele is never far from my hands. Martin uke strings deliver the perfect sound every time. Consistently reliable.”

— LP

Weight E B G D Tension Model

Soprano/Concert 19 26 34 22 30.5 M600

Tenor 21.6 28 34 25.6 53.5 M620

Baritone 22 26 34 35 55.6 M630

A small but mighty sound.Martin ukulele strings are made with clear fluorocarbon, aluminum wrap on nylon and tin plated copper on nylon.

Dance across the fretboard with speed and precision.Martin mandolin strings are perfect for musicians looking for rich, warm tones and brilliant, long lasting trebles.

Clear Fluorocarbon

80/20 Bronze

Weight E B G D A Tension Model

Light 9 10 13 20 9 51.5 V700

Medium 10 12 16 23 10 69.6 V730

4-String Tenor 9 16 23 30 81.7 V720

Bluegrass. Personified.The name Vega has been synonymous with fine quality-crafted banjos since 1889. We selected a long lasting nickel/steel alloy to deliver smooth, consistent tone.

Dare to be different.The nickel and steel alloys used in our resonator and dulcimer strings bring out the unique sound in these oh so unique instruments.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Resonator 16 18 26 36 46 56 172.8 M980

Dulcimer 12 12 12 22 67.9 M640

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Nickel Wound

Nickel Wound

Eric Clapton

clapton’s choiceThe strings that Eric Clapton trusts to produce his legendary guitar sounds, specially formulated for blues and rock.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Light 12 16 25 32 42 54 164.8 MEC12

Medium 13 17 26 35 45 56 186.2 MEC13

92/8 Phosphor Bronze

“When I play acoustic guitar, whether in a studio or on a stage, Martin strings are my choice. They deliver the sound that I demand.”

— Eric Clapton

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Vintage tone never sounded so sweet.Made with our proprietary blend of Monel wire, these strings will make your guitar sing like it was meant to.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Light 12 15 25 31 41 54 172.8 41MM12

Custom Light 11 14 23 31 41 52 167.9 41MM11

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41MM11 MONEL

41MM11 .011 - .052

MARTIN RETRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS

CUSTOMLIGHT.011.052

BRING OUT YOUR GUITAR’S TRUE VOICE

ONE SET (6) INCH MME-1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011 - 0.28B-2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .014 - 0.36G-3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .023 - 0.58D-4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031 - 0.79A-5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .041 - 1.04E-6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .052 - 1.32

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Martin Retros are crafted from a long-lasting, proprietary, nickel-based alloy blend that mellows quickly to a warm, vintage tone

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Tony Rice Signature stringsThe proprietary compound nickel-based alloy mellows quickly to allow the natural woody sounds of the guitar to pour from the sound hole, unaltered, from the very first strum.

Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Bluegrass 13 16 26 34 44 56 184.9 MTR13

monel

“I never thought I’d see the day when I could put Martin Monel strings back on my D-28. Welcome back, old friend. I’ve missed you.”

— Tony Rice

.013 - .056MTR13

.013 - .056MTR13 MONEL

MTR13 Monel Medium Inch mm Inch mmE-1st .013-0.33 B-2nd .016-0.41G-3rd .026-0.66 D-4th .034-0.86A-5th .044-1.13 E-6th .056-1.42One Set (6) 1.12

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C. F. Martin & Co. crafted these ne Monel strings to the exact speci cations of legendary guitarist, Tony Rice. Made with a long lasting nickel-based alloy, these strings quickly mellow to a warm, vintage tone that brings out the unique, woody sounds in your acoustic guitar.

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41MM12 MONEL

41MM12 .012 - .054

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BRING OUT YOUR GUITAR’S TRUE VOICE

ONE SET (6) INCH MME-1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .012 - 0.30B-2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015 - 0.38G-3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025 - 0.64D-4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031 - 0.79A-5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .041 - 1.04E-6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .054 - 1.37

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Weight E B G D A E Tension Model

Super Light 8 10 15 21 30 39 70.2 D9400

Extra Light 9 11.5 16 24 32 42 85 D9300

Light 10 13 17 26 36 46 102.6 D9200

Light/Heavy 10 13 17 30 42 52 102.3 D9600

Custom Light 11 14 18 28 38 49 118.6 D9150

Jazz Light 12 16 24 32 42 52 151 D9100

The guitar world’s best kept secret.With a loyal following, Darco strings offer consistent quality and tone for your electric guitar.

Weight E B G D A Tension Model

Extra Light 40 60 75 95 149 D9900L

Light 45 65 80 105 176.4 D9700L

Medium 50 70 85 105 202.2 D9500L

5-String Light 45 65 80 105 125 207.8 D9705L

rhythm. Amplified.Darco electric bass strings offer consistent quality and tone for your electric bass and are available in four or five string sets.

Darco Electric

Darco Electric Bass

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