Martin's new Guitar Strings

Subject: Martin's new Guitar Strings
From: lloyd61
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 01:10 AM

New Martin Guitar Strings

For years I have used Martin Marquis, Lights. Then the last time I place my order for new strings from Sun Music in Nashville Arkansas, Dannis suggested I try a new Martin sting call Studio / Performance Series.

They are great! They seam to be the same as the Marquis except the low E and B are Bronzed Steel.

Configuration:

Low E Bronzed Steel .012

B Bronzed Steel .016

G Bronzed Wound .025

D Bronzed Wound .032

A Bronzed Wound .042

E Bronzed Wound .054

What is the life? I'm not sue. I'll open a thread when I feel it is time to change the strings.

Subject: RE: Martin's new Guitar Strings
From: BobLusk
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 07:38 PM

I love them too.

Subject: RE: Martin's new Guitar Strings
From: Brad Sondahl
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 09:35 AM

What are bronzed steel? Is it steel wire that is coated with bronze, instead of wrapped with it? What is the advantage? Less squeek from fingersliding?

Subject: RE: Martin's new Guitar Strings
From: Alan Francis
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 11:18 AM

Second (abbreviated) posting - the first got lost in the ether

They last, and last and last.

I've had a set on my D18 for 6 months, and on a Simon&Patrick SP06CED for 10 months! Both in regular use.

I usually change my strings at least every three months, whether they need it or not.

When CFM&Co find out how long they last, thay'll probably stop making them, or double the price.