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For everyone who's ever written us and asked, \"What strings are on this Martin D-18 I just received from you?\" The answer is Martin MA550!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin's Authentic Acoustic strings feature higher tensile strength and tin-plated core wire on all six strings that give them a brilliant, balanced tone, quicker response and increased tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes 3 complete sets of MA550 phosphor bronze strings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709450649812,"sku":"MAR-MA5503PK","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/1387\/6381\/files\/MAR-MA5503PK-1.jpg?v=1792249402"},{"product_id":"martin-authentic-phos-540-x3-light-strings-3-pack","title":"Martin Authentic Acoustic MA540 Light Strings, 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin MA540 Phosphor Bronze strings are what you'll find on the setup benches here at TME. 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