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product_id: 153812325
title: "Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11)"
brand: "martin"
price: "S$19"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Martin"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/153812325-retro-acoustic-guitar-strings-011-052-custom-light-mm11
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# Warm vintage tone with reduced pick attack 6 strings, perfect custom light gauge Monel alloy for corrosion resistance Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11)

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** S$19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unlock your guitar’s soul with strings that speak vintage vibes and pro durability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) by martin
- **How much does it cost?** S$19 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-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

- • **Pure Vintage Tone:** Monel nickel-copper alloy delivers warm, classic sound that lets your guitar’s natural voice shine through.
- • **Tailored for Tonewoods:** Designed to complement mahogany, cedar, and rosewood tops, enhancing punch and clarity with minimal string noise.
- • **Versatile for Every Stage:** Optimized for both unplugged and plugged-in performance, ideal for rigorous practice and live shows.
- • **Endurance Meets Playability:** Corrosion-resistant materials extend string life while maintaining a smooth, fatigue-free playing experience.
- • **Custom Light Gauge Precision:** Balanced .011-.052 gauge offers effortless bends and fingerstyle clarity without sacrificing volume.

## Overview

Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings MM11 feature a corrosion-resistant monel alloy construction in a custom light .011-.052 gauge, delivering a warm, vintage tone with reduced pick attack. Engineered for durability and playability, these strings enhance the natural sound of tonewoods like mahogany and cedar, making them a top choice for fingerstyle blues, ragtime, and versatile acoustic performances.

## Description

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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: Vintage warmth - I love these strings. After testing many strings (including standard phosphor bronze which were a little bright, and silk and steel which were a little too mellow), I’ve settled on these for the time being, as the best sounding for my Eastman e8om. My Eastman is rosewood and Sitka, and while it sounds great, it can be naturally a little bright/tinny on the high e and b, which I don’t like as much. These retro Martin Monel strings are nickel and work wonderfully at cutting some of the brightness/harshness, to sound a little warmer and more martinesque. Sound great finger picking and strummed. And in a custom light gauge, are very easy to play imo. 5/5.

## 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 | #4,168 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #56 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Custom Light |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,505) |
| Date First Available | May 29, 2019 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.705 ounces |
| Item model number | 41Y19MM11 |
| Material Type | Monel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 5.75 x 4.5 inches |
| String Gauge | Custom Light |
| String Material | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Color:** Custom Light
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Custom Light
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sKmsQHTIL.jpg)

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vintage warmth
*by M***L on November 27, 2025*

I love these strings. After testing many strings (including standard phosphor bronze which were a little bright, and silk and steel which were a little too mellow), I’ve settled on these for the time being, as the best sounding for my Eastman e8om. My Eastman is rosewood and Sitka, and while it sounds great, it can be naturally a little bright/tinny on the high e and b, which I don’t like as much. These retro Martin Monel strings are nickel and work wonderfully at cutting some of the brightness/harshness, to sound a little warmer and more martinesque. Sound great finger picking and strummed. And in a custom light gauge, are very easy to play imo. 5/5.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ kind of hard to believe
*by D***D on June 12, 2023*

i know this won’t be taken well by lots a people, but i think martin sucks. so, when i got these strings, for free by the way, i knew i’d never put em on….until one day when i needed some and didn’t want to wait. so, i cursed and moaned whole time i was changing out the d’darios. i get her tuned up and i take a listen and i tell a friend, yea i don’t like em…but i was lying…i actually kind of did. so i let get a stretch, tune em up again and now i’m saying they’re not actually too bad all the while thinking damn these sound really nice. so, after playing on em for about 20 minutes i looked up at her and said: “These are the most incredible strings i’ve ever heard and i’m not too happy about it”. anyway, so i normally change mine out once every week or 2…thats about 15 to 25 hours of play for me. i’m not changing em yet cause they don’t need to be changed and they have at least 40 hours of play on em. they sound bright, clear, and distinct…and no, not like your playing a maple jumbo inside of a beer can. so i’m playing em on a solid redwood top and i thought better not put em on my spruce top or they will probably be too bright, but i was wrong again. all i’m hopin for now is martin keeps makin them. im telling ya, unless you’re one of those persons who likes that dead “piano” sound, (thats usually code for too lazy to change em or too broke to buy em), i can almost guarantee you’ll be blown away by how these things sound, and the longevity is still hard for me to believe. i’ll never buy phosphor bronze again, ever. so, its kinda hard for me to be a martin fan since every one ive owned (3) spent more time at the shop than under my fingers, but these particular strings are truly remarkable..thanks martin

## 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)

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