What does string gauge even mean?

Gauge refers to the diameter of a string. Gauges are described in thousandths of an inch and can be found listed on the back of a string pack. Overall, string gauges are classified as: Extra light, Custom light, Light, Medium and Heavy

What is your experience Level?

Lighter - Easier to fret (important for beginners) and to bend. Better resonance under a lighter touch, common when first starting out.

Consider the body size of your guitar.

Lighter - Exert less tension and are typically recommended for smaller bodied guitars such as 0, 00, 000, and OM, plus all cutaway models

What style of music do you play?

Lighter - Good choice for rock, folk, country, and blues style playing with a lighter attack (plucking)

What sound are you going for?

Lighter - Offer appropriate volume and range for playing in an intimate setting.

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🎶 Unlock your guitar’s true voice with strings that perform as hard as you do.

VERSATILITY FOR EVERY STYLE - Perfect for fingerpicking, flatpicking, and genres from blues to bluegrass—your all-in-one string solution.
BRIGHT TRUE TONE EVERY TIME - Experience crystal-clear sound that reveals your guitar’s authentic voice.
BUILT TO LAST THROUGH EVERY JAM - Highest tensile-strength core wire plus corrosion-resistant wrap for durability that keeps up with your grind.
TRUSTED LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP - Martin’s 190+ years of expertise packed into every string for professional-grade performance.
CUSTOM LIGHT GAUGE FOR EFFORTLESS PLAY - Balanced tension (153.7) and light gauge (11-52) for smooth fretting and dynamic expression.

Martin MA175 Authentic Acoustic Strings are custom light gauge (11-52) 80/20 bronze strings engineered for bright, rich tones and exceptional tuning stability. Featuring a high-tensile-strength core wire and corrosion-resistant wrap, these strings deliver durability and consistent performance across genres like folk, blues, and rock. With a tension of 153.7, they offer effortless playability and are crafted by Martin, a trusted name in guitar craftsmanship since 1833.

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Item Weight	30 g
Product Dimensions	11.43 x 14.61 x 13.97 cm; 30 g
Item model number	41Y18MA175
Body Material	Bronze
Color Name	SP 80/20 Bronze Custom Light 11-52
String Gauge	Light
String Material	Bronze
Number of Strings	6
Material Type	Polypropylene
Size	Custom Light ( 11-52 )

MartinMA175 Authentic Acoustic - SP - 80/20 Bronze Custom Light (11-52)

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