Detail 01
Medium gauge
This is the medium-gauge version of the Flexible Core phosphor bronze set.
Product detailSKU #1500000298969
MartinMA500FX Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core Phosphor Bronze Medium Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin MA500FX Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core strings are a medium-gauge acoustic set with 92/8 phosphor bronze wrap wire. Their high-tensile-strength core wire is tin-plated across all six strings for corrosion resistance. The Flexible Core design is built around a soft feel, reduced finger fatigue, and greater control for fingerstyle parts and note bends. For players who want those handling priorities in a medium set, the construction keeps comfort central without leaving tone out of the equation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic fingerstyle parts that call for reduced finger fatigue.
- Note-bending work on an acoustic guitar with a medium-gauge set.
- Players seeking a softer feel with flexible control in their acoustic strings.
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
92/8 phosphor bronze wrap
The set uses 92/8 phosphor bronze wrap wire.
Detail 03
Tin-plated core wire
All six strings receive tin plating for added corrosion resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose this set only when medium gauge is the gauge you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is the MA500FX set?
It is a medium-gauge set.
02What material is used for the wrap wire?
The strings use 92/8 phosphor bronze wrap wire.
03Are these intended for fingerstyle and bends?
Yes. The Flexible Core design is described as ideal for fingerstyle playing and note bending.
