Martin
00-18
Acoustic· Small-body mahogany
Small-body Martin with mahogany back and sides — intimate acoustic voice favored by folk singers and fingerstyle players. Bob Dylan early-career territory.
Best strings for Martin 00-18
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
Martin
Marquis Silk & Steel
11–47 · $8.99
Silk core reduces tension on 00 vintage bracing — kinder to the guitar.
Brightness4
Warmth8
Sustain5
Durability4
Playability9
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Custom Light
11–52 · $14.99
Custom Light on 00-18 small body — easier on vintage bracing.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability7
Value7
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Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
00 body + SP gauge = classic Martin small-body fingerstyle voice.
Brightness5
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Newtone
Heritage Acoustic
12–54 · $14.99
Brightness6
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability6
Playability7
Value6
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D'Addario
ETB92 Phosphor Bronze Baritone
13–62 · $9.99
Brightness4
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability3
Value7
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John Pearse
600L Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability7
Value6
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Elixir
Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze
12–53 · $13.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
MA540 Custom Light
11–52 · $7.49
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability5
Playability8
Value8
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D'Addario
EJ17 Medium Phosphor Bronze
13–56 · $7.99
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability3
Value9
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