Detail 01
SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend
Martin describes it as reducing pick attack so the guitar’s tone woods are not overshadowed.
Product detailSKU #1500000270463
MartinMLJ13 Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings (LJ's Choice) - Nickel, Medium/Light (33-142)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A tough, corrosion-resistant Retro string set designed to let an acoustic guitar’s tone woods come through with reduced pick attack and a mellow, crisp voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic players seeking reduced pick attack
- Players who want the guitar’s tone woods to be heard
- Players looking for mellow yet crisp tone
- Players wanting naturally corrosion-resistant wrap wire
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a pronounced pick attack
- Players who do not want Medium/Light (33-142) strings
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
Tone character
Martin describes the sound as uniquely mellow yet crisp.
Detail 03
Naturally corrosion-resistant wrap wire
The proprietary wrap wire is described as naturally corrosion resistant.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the stated Medium/Light (33-142) gauge suits your guitar and playing preference.
- 02These strings use Martin’s SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend and are described as having reduced pick attack.
- 03The wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What guitar are MLJ13 Retro strings for?
They are acoustic guitar strings.
02What gauge are these strings?
They are listed as Medium/Light (33-142).
03How are they voiced?
They are described as mellow yet crisp, with reduced pick attack.
04Are the wrap wires corrosion resistant?
Yes. Martin states that its proprietary wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant.
Reference
Full specifications
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