Best C. F. Martin in 2026

ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING SET: Martin Authentic Acoustic superior performance strings are now offered in a bulk box. Each box of bulk string contains 25 sets and is packaged in an easy-to-use system and is designed for corrosion resistance. Choose between a medium, light, and custom light gauge, and you’ll be ready to rock-n-roll.

GUITAR ACCESSORIES: Every guitarist knows that their sound comes down to the strings. Our SP Martin strings feature higher tensile strength and tin-plated core wire on all six acoustic strings to enable a fuller and more balanced tone, a quicker response, and an increased tuning stability. With our prices, you can change them as often as you want.

ROCKIN’ FEATURES: This amazing guitar strings set is another example of our company’s mission to constantly improve the tone and playability of our guitars. Each set is priced so that guitar players can keep a spare set of strings in their gig bag and a few extra sets in the van, in the studio, and at home, making it a great gift for musicians.

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Hybrid Slinky brings together the lower strings of Regular Slinky and the higher strings of Super Slinky, providing players with slightly less tension on the high strings for bending and leads

Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

BESTSELLING SET – XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.

VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.

FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

12-string acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire

Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

PREMIUM GUITAR STRING - NYXLs are our premium uncoated electric strings, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced mid-range.

CUT THROUGH THE MIX – The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXLs provides accentuated frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range, so you get more presence and crunch to cut through the mix.

STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Fusion Twist technology assures NYXL electric guitar strings stay in tune 131% better than standard strings, while the NY Steel core wire makes them up to 40% stronger—bent two whole steps higher, NYXL strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point.

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire

Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire

Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Ultra thin coating

Feels like a traditional guitar string

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard

Amazon Exclusive: includes 4 clear-wrapped sets.

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky has remained one of the most popular electric guitar strings for decades

Ernie Ball Bass Slinkys are played by legendary bands around the world including Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, and Avenged Sevenfold

Regular Slinky’s 50-to-105 gauge is one of the most popular 4-string bass gauges

Rich, balanced tone

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Hybrid Slinky brings together the lower strings of Regular Slinky and the higher strings of Super Slinky, providing players with slightly less tension on the high strings for radical guitar leads

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard

Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made

The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel

Super Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire

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Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Preferred by players across many genres, Super Slinky’s 9-to-42 gauge has become an industry standard

Amazon Exclusive: includes 4 clear-wrapped sets.

Gray 73 Gauge (pack of 12)

Warm, rich tone with excellent projection and clarity

Ernie Ball’s Rock and Blues 10-52 gauge includes a plain G-string, similar to most electric string sets, making this set optimal for playing leads on acoustic guitar

Phosphor bronze wound on a hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire

Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity

Extra Light gauge is ideal for players who want less string tension for easier play across the fretboard

Wound Strings are 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around high-carbon steel core wire

Warm, rich tone with excellent projection and clarity

Light gauge provides playability and comfortable fretting while maintaining rich, expressive tone

Phosphor bronze wound on a hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire

80/20 Bronze

Extra light

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CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.

PRECISION WOUND - D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.

BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND - The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.

THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING - 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.

CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.