Martin Silk And Steel 12 String

I ve tried several other brands and was not happy with the sound and the action especially when using a capo.

Martin silk and steel 12 string. The added thickness also ensures that bridge pins will stay locked in place even in older bridges with worn holes. No problems when using the martin strings. This item martin m200 silk steel 12 string folk guitar strings extra light ernie ball earthwood silk and steel 12 string soft acoustic set 009 046 d addario ej40 silk steel folk guitar strings 11 47. Martin authentic acoustic marquis silked strings feature a soft silk wrap that prevents wear and tear on the bridge holes and bridge plate as you play.

A thicker core will mean a stronger stiffer string like martin sp or sp lifespans whereas a thinner core will be more bendable delicate string such as martin fx strings. Eleven different sets give you many options to find the perfect fit for your individual instrument or playing style. Learn what makes our strings different. I ve always used the martin silk steel wound strings on it to get the best sound and action.

Get the guaranteed best price on 12 string sets for acoustic guitar like the martin m200 12 string silk and steel custom acoustic guitar strings at musician s friend. We then wrap the modified core with the silver plated copper silk steel or 92 8 phosphor bronze silk phosphor. Get a low price and free. At martin guitar we create premium strings for classic guitars bass banjo ukulele mandolin and more.

This process provides a subtle softness to the tone and creates a pleasant feeling string under the finger. We start with a round core wire and wrap it first with a soft material. Martin m130 silk and steel product review m130 strings product link. Https amzn to 38yntft i decided to finally get me a guitar and teach myself how to p.

On lower strings e a d g a thinner wrap wire is wound around the core for tone and durability. I am using martin silk steel strings on my j12 40 and d12 28 and prefer the tone of these to that of martin pb xl strings the tension is about the same for both style of strings but i rather like the tone of s s strings however i do use the xl strings on my d12 20 to give it that extra briteness in tone all of my guitars are tuned to concert pitch i tried tuning the d12 20 down 1 whole.