Martin MA540 Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light
Overview
Martin MA540 Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings are premium coated phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings that combine Martin's 190-year heritage of acoustic string craftsmanship with modern coating technology to deliver warm, rich tone with dramatically extended string life. The .012-.054 light gauge set is the most popular acoustic gauge worldwide, providing a balanced tension that suits strumming and fingerpicking equally well across all body sizes from parlor guitars to dreadnoughts. The phosphor bronze alloy wrap wire produces the warm, complex acoustic tone with sparkling overtones and deep fundamental response that has defined the acoustic guitar sound for generations. Martin's Lifespan 2.0 treatment applies a thin, protective polymer coating to the wound strings that shields against corrosion from perspiration and environmental moisture without significantly dampening the strings' natural resonance and acoustic projection. The plain steel treble strings feature a corrosion-resistant treatment that extends their life to match the coated bass strings. Martin's precision winding technology ensures consistent gauge accuracy and smooth intonation across the fretboard. The strings are designed and manufactured at Martin's facility in Pennsylvania with the same attention to quality that goes into their legendary guitars. The MA540 strings are ideal for acoustic guitarists who want the iconic Martin sound with the convenience of extended string life. The light coating slightly reduces the raw, bright attack that some players prefer in completely uncoated phosphor bronze strings.
Guitar Strings
Premium coated phosphor bronze strings combining Martin's 190-year heritage with Lifespan 2.0 coating technology for warm, rich acoustic tone with dramatically extended string life.
Instrument Details
$14
Beginner
Brand
Martin
Type
Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings
Made In
United States
Year
2019
