Martin Guitar has been making strings for a long, long time, and the new Era series represents their most considered string design yet.
Available now, the Martin Era treated acoustic guitar strings bring together several of the brand’s best technologies into a single product line.
The foundation of the Era string is phosphor bronze construction paired with Martin’s patented Lifespan treatment, which protects against corrosion and extends the life of the string. Flexible Core construction is also part of the package, designed to improve fretability and comfort across the neck – a detail that will resonate with players who spend long hours playing. Finishing things off are silk-wrapped ball ends, a nod to vintage instrument compatibility and a premium touch that speaks to Martin’s handcrafted string-making heritage.
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The range comes in four gauges: Custom Light (11-52), Artist Light (12-54), Light (12-54) and Medium (13-56). This gives players plenty of options depending on their instrument and playing style.
Worth singling out is the Artist Light version, which was developed in collaboration with six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell. Rather than using the Flexible Core construction found across the rest of the range, the Artist Light uses a more traditional SP core to match Isbell’s signature guitar sound. For fans of his playing and tone, that’s a meaningful distinction.
For Australian players, having these available locally means no waiting on international shipping or navigating import costs. Whether you’re playing a vintage Martin that needs careful string selection, a modern acoustic that benefits from extended string life on the road, or simply after a premium phosphor bronze string with a bit more thoughtfulness behind it, the Era range is worth trying.
Martin Era treated strings are available now through Electric Factory. For more information, head to Martin.
