Martin
LX1E Little Martin
Acoustic· Travel Martin
Ed Sheeran's touring guitar — 23" scale travel size with Fishman Sonitone pickup. The single most-visible travel acoustic in modern pop, the LX series is Martin's top-volume seller.
Best strings for Martin LX1E Little Martin
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $6.99
Light gauge for the short-scale LX1E — EJ16 maintains tone despite 23-inch scale.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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Martin
Marquis Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $9.49
For Sheeran-tone chasers — Marquis is what most LX1E owners eventually settle on.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coated reliability for travel — LX1E lives in carry-on bags where humidity changes shorten string life.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
Brightness5
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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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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