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Silked ball ends
Adds a soft layer at the ball-end contact point on the guitar.

Independent shopping perspective
Martin’s MA535S combines a custom-light gauge set with 92/8 phosphor bronze construction and silk-wrapped ball ends. The silk wrap adds protection where each string contacts the bridge area, helping limit wear on the bridge and bridge plate while playing and during restringing. The 11-15-23-32-42-52 gauge sequence gives you a specific custom-light set to select when replacing acoustic strings.

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Detail 01
Adds a soft layer at the ball-end contact point on the guitar.
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11-15-23-32-42-52.
It helps prevent wear on the bridge and bridge plate.