Detail 01
Flexible Core
Designed for a soft feel, flexibility, and control.
Product detailSKU #1500000298973
MartinMA500FX Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core 12-String Phosphor Bronze Light Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A light-gauge, phosphor-bronze 12-string set built around Martin’s Flexible Core design for soft feel, flexibility, and control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string players seeking a light-gauge set
- Fingerstyle playing and note bending
- Players who want reduced finger fatigue
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a non-phosphor-bronze set
- Players who do not want a light gauge
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tin-plated core wire
Added corrosion resistance.
Detail 03
92/8 phosphor bronze
The phosphor-bronze alloy stated for this version.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your instrument uses 12-string guitar strings.
- 02This listing is for the 92/8 phosphor bronze version.
- 03The supplied information does not state individual string gauges.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these strings for a 12-string guitar?
Yes. The product title identifies them as 12-string guitar strings.
02What gauge are they?
They are labeled Light; individual gauges are not provided.
03What material are they made from?
This version is 92/8 phosphor bronze with tin-plated core wire.
04Who uses Martin Flexible Core strings?
The supplied product description states that Tommy Emmanuel performs with Flexible Core strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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