Martin Retro 12-String Acoustic Guitar Strings, Extra Light .010-.047 (MM1012)

These strings are phenomenal and they're all I use on my Martin acoustics! Try different gauges for different guitars and different styles, and they always sound incredible. They're also very durable and in my experience, they last a long time.

Material used in making these strings is fantastic. Very smooth no rust bumps or issues and flexible and easy to bend without fear of breaking off. Sometimes with less quality bending a string snaps it off.

For me, they last as long as coated or treated strings (I clean my strings often), but sound better to me and are alot cheaper.

These bronze strings are soft to the touch, keep in tune very well once broken in, and they don’t break your wallet. I humidify my music room and these don’t tarnish like other strings. On my Guild these are all I’m using now, coated phosphor bronze and that awesome Martin sound. I plan to upgrade to mahogany bridge pins next string change. I love this combination!

Since i discover monel retros i didn't look further. Using them on my mahogany back cedar top acoustic guitar and couldn't be happier.

These balance the upper, middle, and low tones, reducing the natural brightness of my 12-string. These may not please everyone, but I like the way they allow me to hear the guitar 'wood' through the strings. Other strings emphasize the brightness which has its place, but I didn't need that on my 12-string. I have Retros on one of my 6-strings as well.

They’re Martins. They hold tune. They have a nice 12 string jingle.

Excellent sound. Great value.