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Martin's Authentic Acoustic Superior Performance (SP) strings are a game - changer for acoustic guitar players. These strings offer a higher tensile strength and come with a tin - plated core wire on all six strings. This unique design results in a fuller, more balanced tone. You'll experience a quicker response and better tuning stability when you play with these strings. Our strict standards for acoustic guitar tone are deeply ingrained in our string design and precision manufacturing process, which is why we make them ourselves. These are 80/20 bronze strings. Here are the available gauges: Extra Light (MA170): .010 / .014 / .023 / .030 / .039 / .047 with a tension of 135.8; Custom Light (MA175): .011 / .015 / .023 / .032 / .042 / .052 with a tension of 153.7; Light (MA140): .012 / .016 / .025 / .032 / .042 / .054 with a tension of 167.3; Bluegrass (MA240): .012 / .016 / .025 / .035 / .045 / .056 with a tension of 179.8; Medium (MA150): .013 / .017 / .026 / .035 / .045 / .056 with a tension of 189.6; Extra Light 12 - String (MA180): .010, .010 / .014, .014 / .023, .010 / .030, .012 / .039, .018 / .047, .027 with a tension of 261.7; Light 12 - String (MA190): .012, .012 / .016, .016 / .025, .010 / .032, .014 / .042, .020 / .054, .030 with a tension of 324.0.
Using these Martin acoustic strings is easy. First, loosen the old strings on your guitar one by one and remove them. Then, start with the thickest string (the low E string) and thread the new string through the bridge and then up to the tuning peg. Wind the string around the peg, making sure it's tight and starts to take the correct pitch. Do this for all six strings. When you're done, tune your guitar to the right notes. As for maintenance, after you play, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe down the strings. This helps remove dirt, sweat, and oil, which can make the strings wear out faster. Also, if you're not going to play your guitar for a while, loosen the strings a bit. This takes the tension off and can prevent them from breaking. And remember, if you notice the tone getting dull or the strings feeling rough, it's probably time to replace them.
