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M140 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light

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Looking for a source for cheap strings, and these are great and at a great price. They whomp my local guitar store, and are a better string for finger picking.

There is a considerable difference in deeper tones and resonance when used with an aged Spruce top acoustic guitar. Your best buy for the money.

I definitely don't consider myself an expert on guitar strings, as I'm just beginning to learn acoustic, but here's what I found.

I first ordered a set of these strings to restring an old guitar with pretty rusty strings on it. When my package arrived, I noticed that they weren't Martin brand strings, but Elixir! These are pretty expensive elsewhere, so I was very happy to have gotten better quality strings. This was the first time I had strung a guitar, so I slowly made progress changing them until I got to the G string. I apparently left too much slack when I began to tighten, and the string snapped. I went back to Amazon to order another set of strings as I wasn't in a hurry and also thought I could use extra if more broke.

The next set of strings I got was actually Martin brand. I took out the G string (which was .25 (thickness?) instead of the .24 elixir I had broken) and successfully strung it. Now, I could compare it to the higher quality Elixir strings.

The strings were all 80/20, but the G string seemed harder to press and play than the others. They all sound great; much better than the old ones. Also, I noticed that my guitar neck is warped forward, increasing the string action and making them all harder to play. It's a pretty cheap guitar and I'll have to be getting a new one. Anyway, from what I've seen, the G string (and others I haven't used yet) are all very good and of high quality. I'd recommend them.

Have not used my guitar for years, decided to try it again. Forgot most stuff about the guitar! These strings seem to be well made, had no problem with packaging, etc. Bought 3 packs; all were sealed boxes, strings were
in packages (2 per pack, 6 total). Brand new, no tarnish or other signs of use. Priced very well also, and were
received in 3 days time, standard shipping.

These strings sound great on an acoustic when properly tuned, I bought these at a local shop after looking at a different brand. The owner of the shop reccomended them as part of a setup. I like the lighter sounds out of them, and using a capo makes them sound great also. These seem significantly brighter and more dynamic than my previous set of Ernie Ball strings and I am planning on trying them out on another guitar soon.

They seem to stay in tune more than other strings and also take to bending well. I use them on an electric acoustic and I am happy with the sound when i play through an amp.

these strings are great for the price, they sound nice and are pretty long lasting but dont last or sound as nice as higher end strings but who cares when the strings are affordable. these strings are great for people are starting because its cheaper and its not a big deal when you break a lot of strings.

I'm pretty happy with these strings. They have a nice feel and are easy to bend, while having a bright crisp tonality. However, you pay for all that on the bass side because they are a little weak in that aspect. I'm using them on a "Little Martin" parlor-type guitar which has a pretty mild bass tone anyway, so I enjoy the brightness that these strings offer. They are very inexpensive and last pretty well if you take care of them. All in all a great product!

I have used these strings since I got my first guitar at the recommendation of the sales guys at MARS. They sounded much better than the original strings that came with my guitar and have yet to fail me. I actually had a set last me over two years. (I don't play nearly as often as I'd like.) Overall, great value and sound in one package!

I bought a set of Martin Strings, light gauge. They shipped quick and arrived fairly fast, but were out of the box. Whos to say they didnt put some real cheap brand of strings in the sleaves and shipped me some junk. I have already had one of the strings break, which I have never had happen to me with Martins. Don't get me wrong, they could be Martins, but when they show up out of the box then it makes me wonder.

EDIT:The seller has promised to resolve this problem. The reason behind them sending open boxed,just sleaves, is that it saves them on shipping...But, if anyone has ever bought strings before they know that the little bit of a cardboard box that surrounds the strings CANNOT add that much to the weight of the strings. Not a valid claim to me. If by chance you do has some issue with there product they will hound you to change it, which they do try and make right, but should not bug someone to change their mind. Plus, if you do agree to change or delete your review they have to make you feel stupid by telling you how to do it in a "Laymans'" step by step. I found very degradeing, as if I wasnt smart enough to figure it out, if someone needs to know they will ask.

What can I say? The price was great. The delivery was quick and Martin strings just sound great.