C. F. Martin & Co. designs their strings the way they design their guitars - for maximum performance, exacting tone, and playability. They know you want strings that will perform on stage or in the studio - or wherever your music takes you. Martin strings are designed to give you excellent tone, clarity, and response. Martin strings are ideal live, in the studio, or wherever maximum string life and a clear, rich and exciting tone is an absolute must. Martin strings will take you wherever your music goes.