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Martin Acoustic Guitar Strings - Martin Era Premium Treated Custom Light 11-52
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: CFM-STR-MP535T
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Product Description
Martin Era Premium Treated Custom Light 11-52 strings are designed to give your acoustic guitar a rich, modern voice with a classic Martin feel. Blending phosphor bronze warmth with cutting-edge protection and playability, they deliver a bold, balanced tone that stays fresh for longer, while the custom light gauge keeps things comfortable under the fingers.
Built on Martin’s long history of string making, Era strings bring together the brand’s most advanced technologies in one premium set. A patented Lifespan treatment helps guard against sweat, grime and humidity, so your tone remains clear and consistent between string changes. Flexible Core construction makes bends, vibrato and complex chords feel noticeably easier, ideal if you play long sets or practise for hours at a time.
With their silk-wrapped ball ends, Martin Era strings also pay homage to the company’s vintage heritage. This subtle detail is designed with older and more delicate instruments in mind, helping to create a gentler contact point at the bridge while adding a refined, high-end look. Whether you are upgrading from standard phosphor bronze or looking for a reliable, great-sounding set for your favourite acoustic, these strings are built to inspire every time you pick up the guitar.
From fingerstyle nuances to full-strummed chords, the 11-52 custom light gauge offers an ideal balance of projection and playability. You get enough tension for a confident acoustic voice, with a slightly slinkier feel that suits modern techniques and expressive playing. If you want strings that sound big, feel smooth and last longer, Martin Era Premium Treated Custom Light 11-52 are a superb choice.
Premium Treated Phosphor Bronze Tone
Martin Era strings start with high quality phosphor bronze wire, chosen for its warm, harmonically rich sound and strong presence in a mix. The patented Lifespan treatment then helps preserve that fresh-string clarity by protecting the surface against the build-up of dirt and sweat, so your tone stays lively and musical for longer.
Flexible Core for Effortless Playability
At the heart of each string is Martin’s Flexible Core construction, engineered to reduce overall stiffness without sacrificing tuning stability. This makes fretting chords, bending notes and adding vibrato feel more natural and less fatiguing, which is especially helpful for players with a lighter touch or those who spend long hours on the instrument.
Silk-Wrapped Ball Ends with Vintage Sensibility
Silk-wrapped ball ends add a premium finishing touch while reflecting Martin’s handcrafted string making heritage. Designed with vintage and more sensitive instruments in mind, the silk wrap provides a softer interface at the bridge and a refined, traditional aesthetic that looks as good as it sounds.
Custom Light 11-52 Gauge Balance
The 11-52 custom light gauge offers a sweet spot between easy playability and a confident acoustic voice. Lighter treble strings respond quickly to fingerstyle and lead lines, while the slightly heavier bass strings retain depth and definition, giving you a versatile set that suits a wide range of playing styles.
Features
- Patented Lifespan Treatment - A protective treatment helps resist corrosion from sweat, moisture and grime, keeping your strings sounding bright, clear and consistent for longer between changes.
- Flexible Core Construction - Reduced stiffness under the fingers enhances comfort and fretability, making chords, bends and vibrato feel smoother and less tiring across extended playing sessions.
- Silk-Wrapped Ball Ends - Silk wrapping at the ball ends offers a more refined contact point at the bridge and a nod to Martin’s vintage-inspired craftsmanship, adding both function and a premium visual touch.
- Custom Light 11-52 Gauge - A versatile gauge that balances ease of play with a full, articulate acoustic tone, ideal for players who want comfort without sacrificing projection or low-end presence.
Specifications
General
- Series: Martin Era
- Type: Acoustic guitar strings
- Material: Phosphor bronze
- Treatment: Patented Lifespan
- Core Construction: Flexible Core
- Ball Ends: Silk-wrapped
Gauges
- Set Gauge: Custom Light 11-52
- 1st (E): 0.011
- 2nd (B): 0.015
- 3rd (G): 0.022
- 4th (D): 0.032
- 5th (A): 0.042
- 6th (E): 0.052
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