Detail 01
Silk-wrapped ball ends
Helps reduce wear where the strings contact the bridge and bridge plate.
Product detailSKU #1500000223122
MartinMA175S Marquis 80/20 Bronze Custom-Light Authentic Acoustic Silked Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The MA175S is an 80/20 Bronze Custom-Light acoustic set with silk at the ball-end area, designed to help protect the bridge and bridge plate as you play and during string changes. Its six tin-plated core wires add corrosion resistance, and the gauges run 11-15-23-32-42-52. For musicians keeping a steady rehearsal or performance routine, it combines a defined Custom-Light gauge set with added attention to the string-to-bridge contact point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic players maintaining a Custom-Light 11-15-23-32-42-52 string schedule.
- String changes where added protection at the bridge and bridge plate is a priority.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking the separately available 92/8 Phosphor Bronze formulation.
- Acoustic setups that require a gauge set other than 11-15-23-32-42-52.
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 cores
Adds corrosion resistance to all six core wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that 11-15-23-32-42-52 is the gauge set you need.
- 02This product is the 80/20 Bronze version.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a Custom-Light set?
Yes. Its listed gauges are 11, 15, 23, 32, 42, and 52.
02Why are the ball ends silked?
The silk helps protect the bridge and bridge plate from wear.
