--- product_id: 48561678 title: "MM12" brand: "martin" price: "EC$131" currency: XCD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Martin" url: https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/48561678-mm12 store_origin: GD region: Grenada --- # Warm, vintage sound profile Light gauge for effortless play Tin-plated steel core for durability MM12 **Brand:** martin **Price:** EC$131 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that sing vintage vibes ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MM12 by martin - **How much does it cost?** EC$131 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [grenada.desertcart.com](https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/48561678-mm12) ## 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 - • **Vintage Warmth:** Tin-plated steel core delivers that sweet, balanced retro tone every pro craves - • **Trusted by Legends:** Crafted by C.F. Martin, a name synonymous with acoustic excellence - • **Durability Meets Style:** Nickel-plated finish ensures long-lasting performance with a sleek silver look - • **Effortless Playability:** Light gauge strings reduce finger fatigue for marathon jam sessions - • **Perfect for Every Genre:** Ideal for fingerstyle blues, Americana, country, and bluegrass vibes ## Overview C.F. Martin MM-12 Retro Strings feature a tin-plated steel core and nickel-plated finish, offering a light gauge setup that produces a warm, sweet, and balanced vintage sound. Designed for acoustic guitars, these strings are perfect for genres like fingerstyle blues and Americana, combining durability with classic tonal quality. ## Description Buy C.F. Martin MM-12 retro strings for acoustic guitar. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Review: Wonderful tone. - You don't buy these strings for long lasting brightness and durability - go to Elixir if you want invincible strings. You buy these for the tone. And these are the best sounding strings I've played. At first they're nice and bright and rich, then they age like fine wine! The more you play them, the better they sound. They get to a nice woody, vintage tone after about a month of playing. Definitely the best strings I've used, and after trying Gibson's, D'Addarios, Elixirs, I think I'll only ever use these from here on out. The only drawback was a string snapping when tuning down after about a month and a half of playing them, but I can easily look past it for the tone these bring. Review: Good tone,corrosion resistant,long long life. - I like these strings for all of the above reasons.I like every guitarist i have met HATE changing strings which has to be done regularly because sweaty fingers are acidic and cause corrosion which along with dirt increases mass and kills tone. The pure nickel winding on a tinned steel core do not electrically react with each other.The first set i used i changed after six weeks,only to find the new set sounded the same-i had changed them too soon. I do not like the fact that extra care must be taken when putting them on because the round steel core means the outer winding can loose tension if they are trimmed before a good amount of tension is applied to the string.The outer winding can slip and kill tone.Why martin do this i do not know,all of their other strings are wound on a hexagonal core. A good string that lasts ages and at a good price,what's not to like? ## Features - Retro strings are made with tin-plated steel core wire ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JQZS4HG | | Best Sellers Rank | 992 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 68 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Nickel Plated | | Brand | MARTIN | | Brand Name | MARTIN | | Coating Description | Beschichtet | | Coating description | Beschichtet | | Colour | silver | | Country of Origin | Mexico | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,444 Reviews | | Finish Type | Kupfer | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00729789418478, 00729789552936 | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Manufacturer | C. F. Martin | | Manufacturer Part Number | 41Y19MM12 | | Material Type | Nickel Plated | | Model Name | MM12 | | Model Number | 41Y19MM12 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Warranty | 1. | | Recommended Uses For Product | Akustische Musik, Fingerstyle Blues, Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Ragtime | | Set Name | MM12 | | Sound Profile | Warm, Sweet, Balanced, Vintage | | String Gauge | Light | | String Material Type | Nickel | | String gauge | Light | | String material type | Nickel | | UPC | 729789418478 729789552936 | | Unit Count | 1.00 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MARTIN - **Colour:** silver - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String gauge:** Light - **String material type:** Nickel ## Images ![MM12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wHRtlAmsL.jpg) ![MM12 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O+ibGj3ML.jpg) ![MM12 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810Iof7WE3L.jpg) ![MM12 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NjHjkWSuL.jpg) ![MM12 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IMJucQf+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these ok for use on a resonator?** A: No. 12s are much too light in my view, especially when your reso is tuned to open D or Open G. Heavy strings (15-56) tuned D or G will make it sing and are designed to come up to pitch lower tensioned. I've tried Martin's reso strings but NewTone Strings, Michael Messer National Phos Bronze are tops. :-) **Q: Would these be suitable for an old resonator guitar?** A: After looking at the Martin string catalogue I would say that Retro strings are NOT suitable for a Resonator guitar. Their catalogue does, however, show that for a Resonator guitar their "CLASSICAL STRING - Nickel wound" is suitable and their reference for those is Model number M980 (16 - 56 gauge) with a tension of 172.8. The RETRO strings, which I have myself, are for normal wooden acoustic guitars. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful tone. *by S***K on 12 July 2020* You don't buy these strings for long lasting brightness and durability - go to Elixir if you want invincible strings. You buy these for the tone. And these are the best sounding strings I've played. At first they're nice and bright and rich, then they age like fine wine! The more you play them, the better they sound. They get to a nice woody, vintage tone after about a month of playing. Definitely the best strings I've used, and after trying Gibson's, D'Addarios, Elixirs, I think I'll only ever use these from here on out. The only drawback was a string snapping when tuning down after about a month and a half of playing them, but I can easily look past it for the tone these bring. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tone,corrosion resistant,long long life. *by R***S on 1 April 2019* I like these strings for all of the above reasons.I like every guitarist i have met HATE changing strings which has to be done regularly because sweaty fingers are acidic and cause corrosion which along with dirt increases mass and kills tone. The pure nickel winding on a tinned steel core do not electrically react with each other.The first set i used i changed after six weeks,only to find the new set sounded the same-i had changed them too soon. I do not like the fact that extra care must be taken when putting them on because the round steel core means the outer winding can loose tension if they are trimmed before a good amount of tension is applied to the string.The outer winding can slip and kill tone.Why martin do this i do not know,all of their other strings are wound on a hexagonal core. A good string that lasts ages and at a good price,what's not to like? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Change is as good as a rest *by S***S on 11 February 2025* I've bought Elixir strings for as long as I can remember and can't fault them...so why did I buy Martin strings? Well, I'd bought a Martin guitar and so thought I'd match it up with these strings as they were highly recommended. I'm not a big fan of new strings...much prefer them when they've been on a few weeks and lost that bright zingy sound. These didn't really suffer too much from that and whilst they sounded new and bright they had a rich depth from the off. I've had them on now for around 3 months and they still sound excellent and stay in tune despite some bending and changing tunings several times. They are certainly as good as Elixr strings whether they ;last as long remains to be seen but so far so good...I should add, I keep strings on for a long time as I like the dull sound as they age! I would recommend trying them as theya re a good price and I'm sure you don't need a MArtin to appreciate their sound. ## Frequently Bought Together - Martin Retro Acoustic MM12 Light-Gauge Guitar Strings, Monel Nickel - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - Martin Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings - .011-.052 Custom Light (MM11) --- ## 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://grenada.desertcart.com/products/48561678-mm12](https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/48561678-mm12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Grenada* *Store origin: GD* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*