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1005-01 String Catalog:Layout 1 5/24/10 4:25 PM

80/20 Bronze 92/8 Phosphor BronzeItem | Tension Item | Tension

Martin SP LifespanCustom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MSP6050 | 147.6 MSP7050 | 151.7Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP6100 | 160.5 MSP7100 | 164.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP6200 | 181.1 MSP7200 | 186.2

Long LifeMartin SP® Lifespan™

Superior Performance and Long Life

Martin SP LifespanThe all-new Martin SP Lifespan acoustic guitar strings aretreated with Cleartone proprietary technology to bring youthe longest possible string life without sacrificing tone ornatural feel.

Martin SP Lifespan strings are designed to repel the oilsand dirt that can deaden strings. All six strings are treatedto preserve the natural Martin SP sound and feel that playersprefer.

Superior Performance Meets Long Life!

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SP MarquisSilk wrapping on the end providestighter seating of the string at thebridge pin and helps reduce wearon the bridgeplate.

SP High Tuning Nashville StyleSpecially formulated for “high tuning”of the 3rd through 6th strings. Tune upone octave from standard tuning.Available in 92/8 Phosphor Bronze.

High PerformanceMartin SP®

Studio and Stage Performance

SP BluegrassThe 4th and 5th strings are boostedto enhance the mid-range and drivemore volume. Create the sound youneed to enhance your bluegrass music.

All Martin SP sets use premium metals with high tensile strength to stand up to demanding performances.SP core wires and plain strings are electro-plated to resist corrosion and deliver sustained playability.


Martin SP - Studio PerformanceExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 MSP3000 | 130.2 MSP4000 | 133.3Custom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MSP3050 | 147.6 MSP4050 | 151.7Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP3100 | 160.5 MSP4100 | 164.8*Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 MSP3150 | 171.9 MSP4150 | 173.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP3200 | 181.1 MSP4200 | 186.2Bluegrass 13 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 MSP3250 | 184.6 MSP4250 | 188.3High Tuning 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 25 MSPHT10 | 108.6

Martin SP - Studio Performance 12 StringExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 MSP3600 | 245.7 MSP4600 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Martin SP – MarquisLight 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP1100 | 160.5 MSP2100 | 164.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP1200 | 181.1 MSP2200 | 186.2

Martin SP – Acoustic Bass 4 StringLight 45 | 65 | 80 | 100 MSP4800 | 191.1Medium 45 | 65 | 85 | 105 MSP4850 | 201.5

* Available in convenient 3-packs


Enhanced PlayabilityMartin FX®

Flexible Core

“I use FX740 on all my acoustic and acoustic-esque guitars.Picked delicately or aggressively, plugged in or au natural,these strings never let me down.”

— Jorma KaukonenLegendary guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna,owner of acclaimed Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp.www.jormakaukonen.com

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

— Tommy EmmanuelCheck out the incredible music of Tommy Emmanuel atwww.tommyemmanuel.com.

Martin FX Flexible CoreMartin FX Flexible Core strings deliver the same tension as our other stringproducts yet provide a more flexible and responsive string. This combinationof similar tension and increased flexibility delivers a new generation of stringsfor today’s musician. The increased flexibility decreases finger fatigue andincreases string response and control. The perfect choice for masterfingerstyle performers or beginners.


Martin FX – Flexible CoreCustom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MFX675 | 147.6 MFX775 | 151.7Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MFX640 | 160.5 MFX740 | 164.8Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 MFX645 | 171.9 MFX745 | 173.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MFX650 | 181.1 MFX750 | 186.2

Martin FX – Flexible Core 12 StringCustom 10 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MFX700 | 275.3

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Martin FX – Flexible Core Silk & PhosphorCustom 11 | 13 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 MFX130 | 128.0

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TraditionalMartin® Strings

Great for Daily Play

Martin FolkThe core wires are first wrappedwith silk and then the wrap wire iswound to create the softer folksound you seek.

Martin MarquisSilk wrapping on the end providestighter seating of the string at thebridge pin and helps reduce wearon the bridgeplate.


MartinExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M170 | 130.2* M530 | 133.3Custom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 M175 | 147.6 M535 | 151.7Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M140 | 160.5* M540 | 164.8Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 M145 | 171.9 M545 | 173.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 M150 | 181.1* M550 | 186.2Bluegrass 12 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 56 M240 | 176.9

Martin 12 StringExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M180 | 245.7 M500 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M190 | 312.0

12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30

Martin MarquisExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M1000 | 130.2 M2000 | 133.3Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M1100 | 160.5 M2100 | 164.8*Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 M1200 | 181.1 M2200 | 186.2

Martin Marquis 12 StringExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M1600 | 245.7 M2600 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M1700 | 312.0

12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30Silk & SteelItem | Tension

Martin Silk & Steel FolkMarquis 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M1400 | 122.2Standard 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M130 | 122.212 String 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M200 | 253.4

11.5 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 28

* Available in convenient 3-packs

“We make Martin stringsourselves. Like our guitars,each string is made carefully,precisely, using only premiummaterials.”

— Chris Martin IV


Materials80/20 BronzePopular for stage and studio performance due to itsbrilliant tone out of the box. The tone will mellowquickly into a warm sound.

Phosphor BronzeBright but slightly warmer sound than 80/20 bronzewhen first put on the guitar. Consistent tone over time.

Crystal NylonThis material is used for the treble strings on classicsets and provides rich, clear trebles that are essentialto the classical sound.

FluorocarbonFluorocarbon is used specifically for our M600 andM630 Ukulele strings. The density of this material ishigher than traditional nylon and produces strongerand richer tone. Our fluorocarbon formula also haslower elongation properties to resist tone loss causedby stretching of the strings under tuned-to-pitchtension.You can stay in tune and play longer!

SpecialtyMartin® Acoustic, Classical and OtherTrue Tone and Performance

Item | TensionClapton’s Choice – Phosphor BronzeLight 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MEC12 | 164.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MEC13 | 186.2

Martin Classics - Crystal NylonSilver/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M120 | 88.9Silver/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M160 | 88.9Bronze/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M220 | 85.4Bronze/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M260 | 85.4

Vega Banjo – Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundLight 9 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 9 V700 | 51.5Medium 10 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 10 V730 | 69.6Tenor 4 string 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 V720 | 81.7

Martin Resonator Guitar – Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundLight 16 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 M980 | 172.8

Martin Dulcimer – Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundStandard 12 | 12 | 12 | 22 M640 | 67.9

Martin Mandolin 80/20 BronzeStandard 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 34 M400 | 146.8Bluegrass 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 38 | 38 M450 | 163.4

Martin Ukulele – FluorocarbonSoprano 19 | 26 | 34 | 22 M600 | 30.5Baritone 22 | 26 | 34 | 35 M630 | 55.6


ValueDarco®

Value Without Compromise

Darco ElectricSets are specifically selected forrock and jazz.

Darco Electric BassThe Darco brand offers a fineselection of electric bass sets anddeliver performance and valuewithout sacrificing tone.


Darco Acoustic GuitarExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 D5000 | 130.2 D2100 | 133.3Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 D5100 | 160.5 D2200 | 164.8Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 D5200 | 181.1 D2300 | 186.2

Darco 12 String Acoustic GuitarExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 D5400 | 245.7 D2000 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 D5500 | 312.0

12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30

Nickel-PlatedDarco Electric Bass Item | Tension

Extra Light 40 | 60 | 75 | 95 D9900L | 149.0Light 45 | 65 | 80 | 105 D9700L | 176.4Medium 50 | 70 | 85 | 105 D9500L | 202.2Light 5-String 45 | 65 | 80 | 105 | 125 D9705L | 207.8

Darco ElectricSuper Light 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 30 | 39 D9400 | 70.2Extra Light 9 | 11.5 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 42 D9300 | 85.0Light 10 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 46 D9200 | 102.6Light/Heavy 10 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 42 | 52 D9600 | 102.3Custom Light 11 | 14 | 18 | 28 | 38 | 49 D9150 | 118.6Jazz Light 12 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 52 D9100 | 151.0

Silver-PlatedItem | TensionDarco Classic Nylon – Silver High Tension

Silver/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 D10H | 88.9Silver/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 D30HB | 88.9


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DDREADNOUGHT

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OMORCHESTRA

00GRAND CONCERT

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TERZSIZE 5

CLASSICALNYLON

HIGHEST MEDIUM MEDIUMLIGHT/MEDIUM

LIGHT/MEDIUM

FXLIGHT

LIGHT LIGHT HIGH

LOWEST LIGHT LIGHT EXTRALIGHT

EXTRALIGHT

EXTRALIGHT

EXTRALIGHT

EXTRALIGHT REGULAR

EFFECTIVE JUNE 2010 © 2010 C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications andavailability subject to change without notice. “Martin,” “SP,” “SP Marquis,” “Marquis,” “FX,”“Darco” and “Lifespan” are trademarks used by C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. “Cleartone” is a registeredtrademark of Everly Music Company, Inc. Printed in the USA. 1005-01 17D01

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BRAND �

INSTRUMENT Recommended Gauge Ranges

All gauges shown, throughout this catalog, are in tenths of inches.

STYLE OF MUSIC Recommended Acoustic String Set

TENSION �

MARTIN®

STANDARD FORDAILY PLAY

MARTIN FX®

FLEXIBLECORE

MARTIN SP®

STAGE ANDSTUDIOPERFORMANCE

MARTIN SP®

LIFESPANLONG LIFE

LEAD RHYTHM COUNTRY BLUEGRASS JAZZ BLUES FOLK FINGERSTYLE CLASSICROCK ROCK

M140 M150 M150 M240 M550 MEC13 M130 M220M175 M550 M550 M540 MEC12 M535 M260M535 MEC13 MEC13 D9100 (Darco®) M540 M120M540 M160MEC12

MFX675 MFX740 MFX750 MFX750 MFX750 MFX675 MFX775MFX640 MFX745 MFX650 MFX775 MFX740

MFX130 MFX130 MFX130 MFX675MFX640

MSP3050 MSP3200 MSP3200 MSP3250 MSP4200 MSP4100 MSP4050MSP3150 MSP4200 MSP3100 MSP4250 MSP4200 MSP4100MSP4050 MSPHT10 MSP4050MSP4150

MSP6050 MSP6200 MSP6100 MSP6100 MSP7200 MSP7100 MSP7050MSP6100 MSP7200 MSP6200 MSP6200 MSP7200 MSP7100MSP7050 MSP7200MSP7100

At C. F. Martin & Co. we design strings for maximum performance and exacting tone. The following tips are providedto help you increase the longevity of your strings and maintain the richness and fullness of the tone:

String Care• Tune, gently stretch and re-tune new strings priorto playing.

• Always wash and dry your hands prior to playing.

• After playing, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down thestrings and fingerboard.

• Store unused strings in the original packaging in adry location.

• Periodically check the saddle and nut for burrs thatcould result in string breakage; have any burrsremoved by a qualified repair center.

Enjoy the ultimate Martin experience. Details at > martinownersclub.com


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