Detail 01
Silked ball ends
A soft silk wrap helps protect the bridge and bridge plate from wear.
Product detailSKU #1500000223113
MartinMA180 SP 12-String 80/20 Bronze Extra-Light-Authentic-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for a 12-string acoustic, this Extra-Light 80/20 Bronze set combines paired gauges from .010 to .047 with silk at each ball end. That silk layer sits between the string end and the guitar’s bridge area during playing and string changes, helping reduce wear on the bridge and bridge plate. Tin plating on every core wire adds corrosion resistance, while the construction is intended to deliver consistent tone through regular practice and performances.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Regular 12-string acoustic players who want ball-end protection during string changes and playing.
- Practice and performance schedules that call for corrosion-resistant string cores.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars; this is a 12-string set.
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
All strings use tin-plated cores for added corrosion resistance.
Detail 03
Extra-Light 12-string gauges
The paired gauge sequence is 10-10, 14-14, 23-10, 30-12, 39-18, and 47-27.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your guitar is a 12-string and that the Extra-Light gauge sequence suits your intended setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What protects the bridge area?
Soft silk wraps at the ball ends help prevent wear on the bridge and bridge plate.
