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product_id: 48561678
title: "– C.F. Martin MM-12 retro strings for acoustic guitar"
brand: "martin"
price: "¥6026"
currency: JPY
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Martin"
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# Rich, evolving sound that matures with use 6 light gauge strings for versatile play Tin-plated steel core for vintage tone – C.F. Martin MM-12 retro strings for acoustic guitar

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** ¥6026
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that grow richer every strum!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** – C.F. Martin MM-12 retro strings for acoustic guitar by martin
- **How much does it cost?** ¥6026 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Play It Your Way:** Light gauge (12-54) strings balance bright attack and comfortable bending for expressive performance.
- • **Proven Performer:** Top 150 in Guitar Strings with 4.5-star rating from over 1,600 reviews—trusted by discerning musicians.
- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Nickel-plated design ensures a smooth feel and long-lasting playability without sacrificing tone.
- • **Tone That Ages Like Fine Wine:** Strings develop a warm, woody character over weeks, perfect for players who crave evolving sound.
- • **Vintage Vibe, Modern Precision:** Tin-plated steel core delivers that classic retro tone with reliable tuning stability.

## Overview

C.F. Martin MM-12 Retro Strings are a set of 6 light gauge (12-54) nickel-plated acoustic guitar strings featuring a tin-plated steel core. Designed to deliver a bright yet warm vintage tone that matures with play, these strings offer reliable tuning stability and a smooth feel. Highly rated by over 1,600 users, they are ideal for players seeking a rich, evolving sound and professional-grade performance.

## Description

Buy C.F. Martin MM-12 retro strings for acoustic guitar. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Change is as good as a rest - I've bought Elixir strings for as long as I can remember and can't fault them...so why did I buy Martin strings? Well, I'd bought a Martin guitar and so thought I'd match it up with these strings as they were highly recommended. I'm not a big fan of new strings...much prefer them when they've been on a few weeks and lost that bright zingy sound. These didn't really suffer too much from that and whilst they sounded new and bright they had a rich depth from the off. I've had them on now for around 3 months and they still sound excellent and stay in tune despite some bending and changing tunings several times. They are certainly as good as Elixr strings whether they ;last as long remains to be seen but so far so good...I should add, I keep strings on for a long time as I like the dull sound as they age! I would recommend trying them as theya re a good price and I'm sure you don't need a MArtin to appreciate their sound.
Review: Wonderful tone. - You don't buy these strings for long lasting brightness and durability - go to Elixir if you want invincible strings. You buy these for the tone. And these are the best sounding strings I've played. At first they're nice and bright and rich, then they age like fine wine! The more you play them, the better they sound. They get to a nice woody, vintage tone after about a month of playing. Definitely the best strings I've used, and after trying Gibson's, D'Addarios, Elixirs, I think I'll only ever use these from here on out. The only drawback was a string snapping when tuning down after about a month and a half of playing them, but I can easily look past it for the tone these bring.

## Features

- Retro strings are made with tin-plated steel core wire

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JQZS4HG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,800 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 109 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel Plated |
| Colour | silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,656) |
| Date First Available | 28 Mar. 2014 |
| Item Weight | 32 g |
| Item model number | 41Y19MM12 |
| Material Type | Nickel Plated |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 14.61 x 11.43 cm; 32 g |
| Size | MM12 Light (12-54) |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Colour:** silver
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these ok for use on a resonator?**
A: No. 12s are much too light in my view, especially when your reso is tuned to open D or Open G. Heavy strings (15-56) tuned D or G will make it sing and are designed to come up to pitch lower tensioned. I've tried Martin's reso strings but NewTone Strings, Michael Messer National Phos Bronze are tops. :-)

**Q: Would these be suitable for an old resonator guitar?**
A: After looking at the Martin string catalogue I would say that Retro strings are NOT suitable for a Resonator guitar.
Their catalogue does, however, show that for a Resonator guitar their "CLASSICAL STRING - Nickel wound" is suitable and their reference for those is Model number M980 (16 - 56 gauge) with a tension of 172.8.  The RETRO strings, which I have myself, are for normal wooden acoustic guitars.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Change is as good as a rest
*by S***S on 11 February 2025*

I've bought Elixir strings for as long as I can remember and can't fault them...so why did I buy Martin strings? Well, I'd bought a Martin guitar and so thought I'd match it up with these strings as they were highly recommended. I'm not a big fan of new strings...much prefer them when they've been on a few weeks and lost that bright zingy sound. These didn't really suffer too much from that and whilst they sounded new and bright they had a rich depth from the off. I've had them on now for around 3 months and they still sound excellent and stay in tune despite some bending and changing tunings several times. They are certainly as good as Elixr strings whether they ;last as long remains to be seen but so far so good...I should add, I keep strings on for a long time as I like the dull sound as they age! I would recommend trying them as theya re a good price and I'm sure you don't need a MArtin to appreciate their sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful tone.
*by S***K on 12 July 2020*

You don't buy these strings for long lasting brightness and durability - go to Elixir if you want invincible strings. You buy these for the tone. And these are the best sounding strings I've played. At first they're nice and bright and rich, then they age like fine wine! The more you play them, the better they sound. They get to a nice woody, vintage tone after about a month of playing. Definitely the best strings I've used, and after trying Gibson's, D'Addarios, Elixirs, I think I'll only ever use these from here on out. The only drawback was a string snapping when tuning down after about a month and a half of playing them, but I can easily look past it for the tone these bring.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My FAVOURITE set of guitar strings 🤩🤩🤩
*by J***T on 13 November 2022*

These produce such a warm & vintage sound! I love how they sound with my Martin Guitar. They produce a deep & rich sound. They’re easy on my fingers. The longevity of these strings is immaculate. Excellent playability & tuning. They’re less susceptible from breaking.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*