--- product_id: 153812325 title: "Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11)" brand: "martin" price: "S$15" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Martin" url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/153812325-martin-retro-acoustic-guitar-strings-011-052-custom-light-mm11 store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Long-lasting corrosion resistance Monel alloy for true tone Warm, natural amplified sound Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) **Brand:** martin **Price:** S$15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Unlock your guitar’s soul with strings that outlast the rest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) by martin - **How much does it cost?** S$15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/153812325-martin-retro-acoustic-guitar-strings-011-052-custom-light-mm11) ## Best For - martin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted martin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Light Gauge Precision:** Enjoy effortless bends and reduced finger fatigue without sacrificing volume or clarity. - • **Individually Packaged Strings:** Each string arrives in its own labeled envelope for easy, organized restringing—no more tangled mess. - • **Corrosion-Resistant Durability:** Play longer with strings engineered to resist rust and wear—even in humid, salty environments. - • **Pure Monel Alloy Craftsmanship:** Experience authentic, consistent tone that lets your guitar’s natural voice shine through. - • **Versatile Tone for Every Style:** Perfect for fingerstyle blues, ragtime, or plugged-in performances with a warm, balanced sound. ## Overview Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings (.011-.052 Custom Light) are crafted from a corrosion-resistant Monel nickel-copper alloy, delivering a warm, natural tone with reduced pick attack. Designed for durability and consistent performance, these strings offer enhanced longevity even in challenging environments, making them ideal for professional practice and live play. Their custom light gauge ensures comfortable playability and versatility across styles, while individually packaged strings simplify maintenance. ## Description Martin Retro strings are the real deal. Not an imitation. With Martin Retro strings, you get one tough set that offers true, consistent tone and sounds like nothing else on the market. Martin's solid Nickel/copper alloy blend provides a reduced pick attack that allows the guitar's tonewoods to be heard, not overshadowed. Martin's proprietary Monel wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant, so you can play them for a long time with nothing to get in the way of your music. Discover your guitar's true voice. Retro strings offer enhanced longevity with warm natural tone, and they sound great plugged in. Review: My favorite country-blues strings - My go-to strings for finger style blues. These are simple strings with a classic sound, heavy on the fundamental and light on overtones. If you play on a small-body guitar, or play a style like ragtime or blues that really emphasizes punch/clarity over sustain, these are a must. String noise is low, packaging is simple (each string in its own labeled envelope, I can’t stand the 2-per envelope thing sone companies do). The strings are a dull silver and will eventually show some corrosion, but they sound better than coated ones imho and they last quite a while. Price is good, tone is great! I think they really shine on a mahogany or cedar topped guitar. Review: My new favs. Great sound and durable. - These are my new favorite strings. Not as bright as bronze-phosphorus, but brighter than other "coated" strings, these have a nice balance, "warm" as others have said, and I think they make my inexpensive Epi FT-100 sound better. But the big bonus is their durability. I use this guitar for 3 months in the Bahamas every year in very guitar string unfriendly conditions, hot, humid, salty, and a lot of play. I've had standard bronze string start corroding in less than 2 weeks. Even the Elixirs don't last that long. But these Monels have been on for going on 2 months, still sound great and are not corroded. For the price I haven't found anything better. Edit: It's now August 2026. Been playing and performing the guitar frequently. Still haven't changed the strings and don't need to. No signs of corrosion. Unbelievable. ## Features - PROFESSIONAL GUITAR STRINGS: Made from monel, a nickel-copper alloy, our Retro acoustic strings provide a reduced pick attack that allows the guitar’s tonewoods to be heard—not overshadowed. These solid guitar strings are the real deal, offering a true, consistent tone. - LONG-LASTING DESIGN: Discover your guitar’s true voice. These strings are designed with Martin’s naturally corrosion-resistant materials to protect the core and wrap wire and extend string life while ensuring a quality feel in every note. They’re available in extra-light, custom light, light, medium-light (“Laurence Juber’s Choice”), and medium gauges as well as in the bluegrass-inspired “Tony Rice’s Choice” string gauge. - PERFORMANCE READY: Best for rigorous practice and performance, our Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings offer enhanced longevity with a warm natural tone, and they sound great plugged in. If you have finger fatigue after playing or wish bending notes was easier, try a lighter string gauge. - VERSATILE STRINGS: String gauge is an important part of getting the best sound out of your guitar. We recommend using only our extra-light through medium-gauge strings on our guitars. Medium-gauge strings deliver more volume and are perfect for larger-bodied guitars. - THE TONE YOU DESERVE: For every handmade element we craft, we never forget why we do it: To help you set your creativity free. You’ll find a wide range of Martin strings that fit your instrument and playing style. Enjoy incredible tone, no matter what you play. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07SH38NM5 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,998 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #43 in Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Monel | | Brand | MARTIN | | Brand Name | MARTIN | | Color | Custom Light | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,561 Reviews | | Finish Type | Copper | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00729789552929 | | Included Components | 6 individual strings | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 20 g | | Manufacturer | C. F. Martin & Co. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 41Y19MM11-U | | Material Type | Monel | | Model Number | 41Y19MM11 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Regular use and practice | | Set Name | 6-string set | | Sound Profile | warm natural tone | | String Gauge | Custom Light | | String Material Type | Nickel | | UPC | 729789552929 | | Warranty Description | Na. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MARTIN - **Color:** Custom Light - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String Gauge:** Custom Light - **String Material Type:** Nickel ## Images ![Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sKmsQHTIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite country-blues strings *by W***N on October 22, 2025* My go-to strings for finger style blues. These are simple strings with a classic sound, heavy on the fundamental and light on overtones. If you play on a small-body guitar, or play a style like ragtime or blues that really emphasizes punch/clarity over sustain, these are a must. String noise is low, packaging is simple (each string in its own labeled envelope, I can’t stand the 2-per envelope thing sone companies do). The strings are a dull silver and will eventually show some corrosion, but they sound better than coated ones imho and they last quite a while. Price is good, tone is great! I think they really shine on a mahogany or cedar topped guitar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new favs. Great sound and durable. *by I***. on March 22, 2026* These are my new favorite strings. Not as bright as bronze-phosphorus, but brighter than other "coated" strings, these have a nice balance, "warm" as others have said, and I think they make my inexpensive Epi FT-100 sound better. But the big bonus is their durability. I use this guitar for 3 months in the Bahamas every year in very guitar string unfriendly conditions, hot, humid, salty, and a lot of play. I've had standard bronze string start corroding in less than 2 weeks. Even the Elixirs don't last that long. But these Monels have been on for going on 2 months, still sound great and are not corroded. For the price I haven't found anything better. Edit: It's now August 2026. Been playing and performing the guitar frequently. Still haven't changed the strings and don't need to. No signs of corrosion. Unbelievable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite strings! *by J***M on June 10, 2026* These are some of my favorite strings for acoustic! I’ve had them on a Guild D20 and a Taylor GS Mini (very different guitars) and they sound great on both of them. Truly a retro sound but good in lots of contexts. I mostly play at church and the sound is great! ## Frequently Bought Together - Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) - Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings - Marquis Silked - Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings, Flexible-Core MA130FX 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, (Packaging May Vary) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/153812325-martin-retro-acoustic-guitar-strings-011-052-custom-light-mm11](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/153812325-martin-retro-acoustic-guitar-strings-011-052-custom-light-mm11) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*