Martin Silk And Steel Light

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Martin silk and steel light.

At martin guitar we create premium strings for classic guitars bass banjo ukulele mandolin and more. Traditional wound acoustic strings are based on a hex shaped core wire with a single wrap of metal. These strings are easy on the fingers and offer a subtle soft tone. Martin silk and steel strings were the ones that came on my martin d12 20 when i purchased it new in 1966 and they are the only type that i have ever used.

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. The strings provide beautifully mellow tones with clear octaves and a warm bass sound. The added thickness also ensures that bridge pins will stay locked in place even in older bridges with worn holes. This item martin m1400 marquis silk steel folk acoustic strings light d addario ej40 silk steel folk guitar strings 11 47 ernie ball earthwood silk and steel soft acoustic set 011 052.

Click here to learn more about choosing the right guitar strings for beginners. Learn what makes our strings different. The best way i can think to describe them is halfway between the qualities of steel and nylon. 4 people found this helpful.

We start with a round core wire and wrap it first with a soft material. Martin s silk and steel strings use a round core that has a soft wrap and then a silver plated copper outer wrap. You will get less finger soreness playing silk and steel than you would playing 80 20 bronze strings somewhere in between nylon and 80 20 bronze. Silk and steel strings are a great option for beginners because they are softer on the fingers.