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Oct 21, 2026 9:55 PM

3-Pack Martin Acoustic Guitar Strings (Superior Performance 92/8 Medium)

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Amazon has 3-Pack Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings (Superior Performance 92/8 Medium) on sale for $11.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Features:
  • Material: 92/8 phosphor bronze with bronzed-steel core wire for a clean, balanced, full tone.
  • Performance: Offers quick response, stable tuning, and increased durability.
  • Versatile: Suitable for fingerpicking, flatpicking, practice, and performances.
  • Available Gauges: Extra light, custom light, light, and medium.
  • Playing Comfort: Lighter gauges reduce finger fatigue and make bending notes easier; medium gauges provide more volume for larger guitars.

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Amazon has 3-Pack Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings (Superior Performance 92/8 Medium) on sale for $11.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Material: 92/8 phosphor bronze with bronzed-steel core wire for a clean, balanced, full tone.
  • Performance: Offers quick response, stable tuning, and increased durability.
  • Versatile: Suitable for fingerpicking, flatpicking, practice, and performances.
  • Available Gauges: Extra light, custom light, light, and medium.
  • Playing Comfort: Lighter gauges reduce finger fatigue and make bending notes easier; medium gauges provide more volume for larger guitars.

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Written by phoinix

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Martin Authentic Acoustic medium strings come across as a strong-value 3-pack for players who want brand-name acoustic strings at about $4 per set. The medium gauge is praised for fuller volume and tone, and it fits bluegrass-style playing and even the Taylor GS Mini. The main drawback is the heavier feel, which can be too thick for some hands, and the sale appears to apply only to the medium 13s. It is a practical pick if you want heavier acoustic tension without paying much for it.

  • The deal offers brand-name Martin strings at a per-set price that feels reasonable for repeated use.

    BluegrassPicker

  • Medium 13s can be a good fit for a Taylor GS mini that uses 13 gauge strings.

    FairBreakfast810

  • Switching from 13s to 11s can improve playability and allow calluses to build within about six weeks.

    Jack Schitt

  • Receiving multiple packs in a Martin-branded box provides enough sets for longer string intervals.

    nx.asu06

  • 13s can feel excessively stiff on some acoustics, making fretting feel like a tow cable.

    SchruteFarmsBNB

  • Only the medium (13) variant appears to be discounted for some shoppers despite multiple gauge options being listed.

    NonfoodPolice

  • The strings can feel too thick for some players even when the price is attractive.

    Mr.Fry

  • Heavier 13-56 style tension can make it harder to match electric-style speed and sound when switching to acoustic.

    BluegrassPicker

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Oct 21, 2026 10:26 PM
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Jack SchittOct 21, 2026 10:26 PM
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Good price if I could fret 13s.
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Oct 22, 2026 12:57 AM
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BluegrassPicker
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Oct 22, 2026 12:57 AM
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That's a sound deal, thanks. I snagged some sets even though I usually string up with Elixirs. But good name brand strings such as these that I've used many times in the past are a good deal at 4 bux a set.
And there's an old saying that if you wanna play real Bluegrass you have to use medium strings and a thick pick.
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Oct 22, 2026 1:24 AM
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Oct 22, 2026 1:24 AM
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Quote from Jack Schitt View quoted comment :
Good price if I could fret 13s.
The solution is to get the 3 sets in this deal and by the time you've used all 3 sets (if you play regularly) you'll have great callouses and you'll enjoy the unleashed volume and tone so much that you'd never want to go back to the lightweight stuff.
Oct 22, 2026 4:05 AM
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SchruteFarmsBNBOct 22, 2026 4:05 AM
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Quote from Jack Schitt View quoted comment :
Good price if I could fret 13s.
I recently got an import acoustic for my wife, and it showed up with 13s on it. I've played for about 25 years, and that was the first time I'd ever played any. It legitimately felt like a tow cable under my hand. Horrible experience.
Oct 22, 2026 5:33 PM
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Jack SchittOct 22, 2026 5:33 PM
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Quote from BluegrassPicker View quoted comment :
The solution is to get the 3 sets in this deal and by the time you've used all 3 sets (if you play regularly) you'll have great callouses and you'll enjoy the unleashed volume and tone so much that you'd never want to go back to the lightweight stuff.
Not at my age (71). Trying to relearn after quitting nearly 50 years ago. Was struggling even with 12s and replaced with 11s. Huge difference in playability for the. Still getting the required calluses in only 6 weeks or so. If I "had" to relearn on 13s, I would probably have given up again within 2 weeks. Focusing on clean fretting and rhythm for now and although a bit frustrating, I'm enjoying it. Can even handle my F shape barres already which I never really got when younger. I'll never be good enough to notice the slight tone difference in heavier strings so I figure why hurt myself and turn it into an even more difficult process.
Oct 22, 2026 5:39 PM
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Jack SchittOct 22, 2026 5:39 PM
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Quote from SchruteFarmsBNB View quoted comment :
I recently got an import acoustic for my wife, and it showed up with 13s on it. I've played for about 25 years, and that was the first time I'd ever played any. It legitimately felt like a tow cable under my hand. Horrible experience.
13s were common when I quit in my early 20s and I played them OK (for my limited ability). Not now at my age. 11s are enough work for me. Coming back slowly but already becoming fun again after only about 6 weeks
Oct 22, 2026 7:35 PM
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FairBreakfast810Oct 22, 2026 7:35 PM
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Good deal if you have a Taylor GS mini cause they use 13s

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Oct 22, 2026 7:41 PM
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Oct 22, 2026 7:41 PM
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Quote from Jack Schitt View quoted comment :
Focusing on clean fretting and rhythm for now and although a bit frustrating, I'm enjoying it.
Quote from Jack Schitt View quoted comment :
already becoming fun again after only about 6 weeks
Thumbup Right there is the absolute key IMHO - having fun and enjoying it. You nailed it.

A long time ago I went straight from electric (Telecaster) where you barely have to touch the strings to make noise with an amp to acoustic with 13-56 PB playing Bluegrass and having to compete with banjos, fiddles, mandos etc. with no amp, and I dearly love it. I almost never play the Tele anymore since the difference in tension makes it harder for me to get the sound and speed I'm used to on the acoustic, but I enjoy and have fun doing some country twangin' once and a while.

Glad you're having fun and enjoying it. Life is too short.
Oct 24, 2026 3:25 AM
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ChristianC6872Oct 24, 2026 3:25 AM
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I actually got 3x3 sets
Oct 24, 2026 4:24 PM
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MerryWinter636Oct 24, 2026 4:24 PM
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Be careful not to snap your guitar neck.
Oct 24, 2026 4:27 PM
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Joined Feb 2013
nx.asu06Oct 24, 2026 4:27 PM
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Quote from ChristianC6872 View quoted comment :
I actually got 3x3 sets
I also received 3x 3 packs of strings contained in a Martin white box.

Nine total sets.
Oct 24, 2026 6:02 PM
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Mr.FryOct 24, 2026 6:02 PM
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Too thick for me but great price.
Oct 24, 2026 6:46 PM
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NonfoodPoliceOct 24, 2026 6:46 PM
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It says Extra light, custom light, light, and medium, but only the medium (13) are on sale for me.
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Oct 25, 2026 10:42 AM
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OakwoodEdOct 25, 2026 10:42 AM
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Great deal.

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Oct 25, 2026 9:51 PM
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Oct 25, 2026 9:51 PM
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Quote from NonfoodPolice View quoted comment :
It says Extra light, custom light, light, and medium, but only the medium (13) are on sale for me.
Out of curiosity I just checked the deal description and you're correct in that it erroneously lists those light gauges as being sold at the deal price. But the sale being on the 13-56's and PB is exactly what makes this a Slick Deal.

It usually seems that the extra light, custom light and light gauge strings are the only ones that ever come on sale, especially in PB.

Gotta get the extra volume to compete with the kid pickin' the banjo on the footbridge over the Cahulawassee River that only 13-56's can do.
Last edited by BluegrassPicker October 25, 2026 at 04:00 PM.

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