Detail 01
SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend
Designed to reduce pick attack so the guitar’s tone woods are not overshadowed.
Product detailSKU #1500000270599
MartinMTR13 Retro Acoustic (Tony Rice's Choice) Guitar Strings - Nickel, Bluegrass (13-56)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A durable bluegrass acoustic set designed to let the guitar’s tone woods come through with a mellow, crisp voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bluegrass acoustic players
- Players seeking reduced pick attack
- Players who want naturally corrosion-resistant wrap wire
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a 13–56 gauge set
- Players seeking a more pronounced pick attack
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
Naturally corrosion-resistant wrap wire
Martin states the proprietary wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant.
Detail 03
13–56 gauge
This is the stated gauge range for this bluegrass acoustic set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 13–56 gauge suits your guitar and playing preference.
- 02These strings use Martin’s SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend and are voiced for reduced pick attack.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What guitar are these strings for?
They are acoustic guitar strings for bluegrass.
02What gauge are the MTR13 Retro strings?
They are 13–56 gauge.
03How are they described tonally?
Martin describes the sound as uniquely 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
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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