Detail 01
12-16-25-32-42-54 gauges
Identifies this package as the Light-gauge option.
Product detailSKU #1500000223123
MartinMA140S Marquis 80/20 Bronze Light Authentic Acoustic Silked Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a Light-gauge acoustic replacement set, the MA140S pairs 80/20 Bronze strings with silk at their ball ends. That added layer is intended to help prevent wear on the bridge and bridge plate, including through repeated string changes. Every core wire is tin-plated for corrosion resistance, and the set measures 12-16-25-32-42-54. It suits players who need those listed gauges and want added protection at the bridge contact point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a Light acoustic set in the listed 12-16-25-32-42-54 gauges.
- Routine maintenance where helping protect the bridge and bridge plate is important.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking the separately available 92/8 Phosphor Bronze formulation.
- Acoustic setups requiring gauges other than 12-16-25-32-42-54.
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
Adds corrosion resistance across the six strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your preferred or required gauge set before ordering.
- 02This is the 80/20 Bronze model, not the 92/8 Phosphor Bronze option.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the gauges?
The set is 12, 16, 25, 32, 42, and 54.
02How does it help protect the guitar?
Silk at the ball ends helps prevent wear on the bridge and bridge plate.
