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Martin Retro Monel Acoustic Guitar Strings

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings are the perfect choice for players seeking vintage tone with modern reliability. Inspired by the strings of the 1930s, these strings are crafted with a solid nickel/copper Monel wrap wire that enhances your guitar’s natural wood tone. With a rich low end, crisp highs, and focused midrange, the Martin Retro strings deliver a classic, woody voice that suits a wide range of playing styles from fingerpicking to flatpicking.

Unlike coated strings, Martin Retro strings mellow naturally, developing a broken-in tone quickly without sacrificing clarity. The corrosion-resistant Monel wrap offers excellent durability and tuning stability, making them ideal for recording, performance, or long practice sessions. These strings are a top pick for discerning players looking to capture that timeless Martin sound with added longevity and tonal consistency.

  • Monel wrap wire for warm, vintage-inspired acoustic tone

  • Enhances your guitar’s natural resonance and wood character

  • Strong, corrosion-resistant construction ensures long life

  • Produces rich low end and crisp highs with balanced mids

  • Great for players who prefer a quick break-in and mellow tone

Specs

  • Guitar type: Acoustic

  • Number of strings: 6

  • Core material: Steel

  • Winding material: Monel (nickel/copper)

  • Winding type: Round

  • Coated: No

Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.

Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).

Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.

All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.

The Acoustic Centre ships goods Australia-wide, however at this time we are unable to accept international orders.

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    03/11/2024
    A
    Anonymous
    Australia

    Martin Retro Monel Strings

    Excellent strings for both flat and finger picking. Well balanced tone with warm bass and clear trebles. And they last well, holding their tone for longer than most other strings I’ve tried.

    21/03/2024
    KC
    Kevin C.
    Australia Australia

    KC

    Mistakenly ordered a pack of thumb and finger picks when I only wanted thumb picks. Follow up communication with Acoustic Centre sorted out my problem and I got what I wanted. They were both helpful and efficient

    03/01/2024
    DW
    David W.
    Australia Australia

    Fast shipping and excellent strings

    I have been using D’Addario bronze-wounds on my Martin but they don’t have the sparkle of the Monels Martin fit as original strings. I've used Martin strings on various guitars for over 50 years, always a great sound and lovely feel.

    21/04/2023
    RB
    Raymond B.
    Australia Australia

    First timer - happy

    First time, ordered just a few bits and pieces, but was happy with the service.

    19/04/2023
    IC
    Inez C.
    Australia Australia

    Great strings and service

    The strings sound really wonderful! Customer service was also great and postage was quick :)

    15/09/2022
    MH
    Mitch H.
    Australia Australia

    Great stuff

    Lovely tone and quick postage, great!

    02/07/2022
    MB
    Mark B.
    Australia Australia

    Martin Retro strings

    The guitar that I wanted to try the Martin 12-54 Retro strings on is a rare 1987 Takamine G330, a Martin D18 reproduction. The Retro strings certainly lived up to their design brief, ie bringing the pure sound of older guitars to life. The G330 now has great balance across the base to treble, great intonation and fabulous sustain and resonance. The Retro strings are kind to the fingers and hold their tune very well, especially in Melbourne's changeable weather. I will use them all the time on this great vintage Takaimine guitar. Mark.

    Acoustic Centre Martin Retro Monel Acoustic Guitar Strings Review
    02/07/2022
    PB
    PETER B.
    Australia Australia

    Retro strings

    Great product. Brought a Hummingbird to life.

    01/07/2022
    AB
    Andrew B.
    Australia Australia

    Always helpful with advice

    I have appreciated the way the staff have given their honest advice rather than just trying to make a sale.

    21/02/2021
    GL
    Graham L.

    Excellent strings

    Martin Retro strings are available in the standard gauges as well as two artist gauges; Lawrence Juber (LJ’s Choice) and Tony Rice. The latter two are 13-56 gauge strings but not as heavy overall as standard 13-56 gauge. However, 12-54 gauge strings would be an excellent choice for most players and guitars. The tone of Retro strings is more mellow than phosphour bronze strings and in many cases not as harsh or metallic. They work with the guitar rather than put their own tone on it. I use them on both rosewood and mahogany backed dreadnoughts and they sound lovely. They also last well and are comfortable to play. Give them a try!