Detail 01
Hard tension
M165 is the hard-tension Magnifico model.
Product detailSKU #1500000206518
MartinM165 Magnifico Hard Tension Silverplated Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin M165 Magnifico is a hard-tension classical string set with a silver color designation and a proprietary synthetic material intended to emulate gut strings. Developed exclusively with Aquila, the line is described as providing precise intonation and exceptional tuning stability. Unlike Martin’s standard ball-end classical strings, the M165 uses traditional tie ends only. It is a direct choice for players who need hard-tension Magnifico strings and are prepared to tie them at the bridge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical guitar restringing that calls for hard-tension strings with traditional tie ends.
- Players seeking the M165 Magnifico set’s stated intonation and tuning-stability characteristics.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars or players requiring ball-end classical strings; the M165 is offered only with tie ends.
- Players looking for Martin’s normal-tension Magnifico model; that model is identified as M265.
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
Traditional tie-end
These strings are offered only with traditional tie ends, not ball ends.
Detail 03
Proprietary synthetic material
It is described as emulating gut strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for traditional tie-end installation; this set does not have ball ends.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do M165 strings have ball ends?
No. Magnifico classical strings are offered only with traditional tie ends.
02What tension is the M165 set?
M165 is the hard-tension Magnifico model.
03Who developed Magnifico strings with Martin?
They were developed exclusively with Aquila.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
