In January, C.F. Martin & Co. announced several new additions to the Martin family of strings. These additions include FX Flexible Core strings, a high tuning Nashville style set, and Martin Light/Mediums. Martin is also making select strings available in a convenient 3-set pack and, for a limited time, the company is offering a 3-set combination sampler pack to provide an opportunity for acoustic guitar players to sample various products.

The FX Flexible Core acoustic sets utilize a thinner core wire which increases the flexibility of the string without sacrificing top tension, tone or volume while maintaining consistency and durability in performance from string to string and set to set. The steel hex-core wire is flexible and responsive and is zinc flashed to give the FX sets increased strength that allows players to stay in tune and play longer while the thinner core wire reduces finger fatigue and aids in quicker transitions from string to string. The FX sets are available in Phosphor Bronze and Bronze with available gauges including Custom Light (11’s), Light (12’s), Light/Medium (12.5’s), and Medium (13’s). A custom gauge 12 string set is also available in Phosphor Bronze.

Martin’s SP High Tuning Nashville Style set accommodates “Nashville Style” tuning as well as Terz tuning and other high tuning set-ups. Historically, players have built their own high tuning string sets from 12-string sets. Martin’s new SP High Tuning Nashville Style set allows players to experiment and create their own high tuning sound.
Martin Strings introduced the Martin Light/Medium gauge string set to satisfy the needs of acoustic guitar players looking for the volume and drive of a medium gauge string set and the playability of a light gauge string set. The sets are available in 92/8 phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze.

In an effort to add convenience and value to acoustic guitar players, Martin has also introduced a 3-set pack in several of their popular string sets. Their bronze sets, M140, M150, and M170, Martin’s Marquis M2100, and Martin’s SP4100 are now available with 3 sets in a single box.

In addition, C.F. Martin & Co. introduced the Martin String 3-Set Combination Sampler Packs to encourage acoustic guitar players to experiment with different materials and products to help define their personal sound. The “sampler” pack includes Martin SP bronze strings in Light gauge, Martin SP phosphor bronze in Light gauge, and Martin’s silk wrapped Martin Marquis. Included in the string sets are educational information explaining the material selection of the strings. Please visit www.martinstrings.com for more information on these and other Martin Strings products.