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Martin M160 Silverplated Ball End Classical Guitar Strings, High Tension

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Brand	MARTIN
String Gauge	.028
Color	Silver
Instrument	Classical Guitar
String Material Type	silver

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Item Weight

0.01 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.5 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches

Country of Origin

Mexico

ASIN

B0002CZT1G

Item model number

M160

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4.5 673 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

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#6,737 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#25 in Classical Guitar Strings

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

July 16, 2004

Color Name

Silver

String Gauge

.028

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silver

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Product Description

Martin M160 Silverplated Ball End High Tension Classic Guitar Strings are high-quality strings designed for daily use. Ball end. Silverplated winding resists corrosion has a longer life, is easier on the fingers, and has a clear tone.

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string material	silver	Nylon	Phosphor Bronze	—	80/20 Bronze	silver
string gauge	0.03	Normal	Medium	—	Nylon Normal Tension	Medium

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4.5 out of 5

673 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality and value of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they sound great, have a bright sound, and are plenty loud for most venues. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality.

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26 customers mention24 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a great tone, the high E string has a bright sound, and they are plenty loud for most venues. They sound great tune easily and stay "live" for a very long time. Some say that the strings are quieter than other brands they've used, and that they sound crisp and resonant.

"...switching from metal to nylon strings, but they are still plenty loud for most venues, and they amplify just fine if you use an acoustic-electric...." Read more

"...Great sound quality. They last as long as other nylon strings. For this the price can't be beat." Read more

"...Nylon electric guitar and they are really responsive and they resonate freely and cleanly...." Read more

"beautiful tone… using to replace for classical option on steel string guitars… friends love them so much asking me to put them on their guitars…" Read more

14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the musical instrument strings. They say they're okay for the price, great strings for the money, and a great buy.

"...The low price point is icing on the cake." Read more

"...They last as long as other nylon strings. For this the price can't be beat." Read more

"Great for the price, I got them for $5.99. they have a little less of that nylon ukulele sound that nylon strings have...." Read more

"...My string, high E, popped and became unusable after 4 weeks. This has never happened with any strings on my guitars. Incredibly dissatisfied" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the musical instrument strings to be easy. They mention that the strings are beautiful and easy to put on.

"...Definitely worth it!Pros:SUPER easy to put onBeautiful StringsGreat SoundCons:None!" Read more

"Easy strings to install with the ball end, and they have a great tone...." Read more

"Great string for the money, and very easy to put on...." Read more

31 customers mention20 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the musical instrument strings. Some mention they are good strings, the best nylon strings they have found for their 3/4 classical guitar, while others say that they break easily.

"...Great sound quality. They last as long as other nylon strings. For this the price can't be beat." Read more

"...Second string in broke as I was putting it on at the ball end. Luckily I know how to tie off a guitar string and was able to salvage the string...." Read more

"Pretty average strings I gotta say, does it's job. Not too much tension nor too little, very good for dexterity." Read more

"Good strings for a middle value string." Read more

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Wordman

Great Replacements For Your Metal Strings

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024

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I have these Martin M160s on three of my metal-stringed guitars now, and I love them. I prefer playing on nylon strings, because I love the sound and they are easier on my fingers (regardless of the action). These babies stay in tune better than any other ball-end nylon strings I've ever used (over thirty years), and the tension is high enough that my necks have never been affected. You can expect a little less volume from your guitar switching from metal to nylon strings, but they are still plenty loud for most venues, and they amplify just fine if you use an acoustic-electric. The low price point is icing on the cake.

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-FIN

Great strings!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022

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I use these both on my classical guitar (which I use the medium tension) and my old Ovation guitar that I like to string with nylon strings (to which I use the high temsion). Great sound quality. They last as long as other nylon strings. For this the price can't be beat.

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Louis Rodriguez

Does it's job

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013

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Pretty average strings I gotta say, does it's job. Not too much tension nor too little, very good for dexterity.

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Angel rubio

Clan and crisp sound

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

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I was recommended these strings and I am pretty glad I was able to try them out. I do not have much experience with classical nylon strings but they sound great. I have a silent Nylon electric guitar and they are really responsive and they resonate freely and cleanly. I would only recommend the Hard tension/ high tension string if your guitar has a truss rod, if not your guitar neck will start to bow.

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Tommy

Martin strings

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024

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I've been using Ernie Ball earthwood strings for quite a few years when it comes to my classical guitar I really like these martens a lot they have a real nice feel and tone to him I would recommend on your classical guitar giving him a shot if you're not happy with the ones you have now

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Amazon Customer

favorite strings

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024

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beautiful tone… using to replace for classical option on steel string guitars… friends love them so much asking me to put them on their guitars…

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Stapefist

Allowed me slap nylon strings on a steel string acoustic

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

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The ball end and high tension allowed me to bring new life into an old steel string acoustic guitar of that was wasting away

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Beverly Darbyshire

Broke second string in

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022

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Thought since Martin makes a great guitar, strings would be great as well. Second string in broke as I was putting it on at the ball end. Luckily I know how to tie off a guitar string and was able to salvage the string. Probably won't buy again.

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