---
product_id: 9521616
title: "Martin Retro Acoustic MTR13 Bluegrass-Gauge Guitar Strings, Tony Rice’s Choice, Monel Nickel"
brand: "martin"
price: "56.18 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Martin"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9521616-martin-retro-acoustic-mtr13-bluegrass-gauge-guitar-strings-tony-rice
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
---

# Long-lasting corrosion resistance Medium gauge - balanced volume & playability Monel Nickel Alloy - vintage tone clarity Martin Retro Acoustic MTR13 Bluegrass-Gauge Guitar Strings, Tony Rice’s Choice, Monel Nickel

**Brand:** martin
**Price:** 56.18 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your sound with strings that let your guitar’s soul sing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Martin Retro Acoustic MTR13 Bluegrass-Gauge Guitar Strings, Tony Rice’s Choice, Monel Nickel by martin
- **How much does it cost?** 56.18 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9521616-martin-retro-acoustic-mtr13-bluegrass-gauge-guitar-strings-tony-rice)

## Best For

- martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-In & Stand Out:** These strings sound great unplugged or amplified, ensuring your tone cuts through every mix with clarity and sustain.
- • **Endurance Meets Performance:** Corrosion-resistant materials extend string life, so you stay performance-ready without frequent changes.
- • **Play Comfortably, Play Longer:** Medium gauge strings reduce finger fatigue and make bending notes effortless for rigorous practice or gigs.
- • **Vintage Tone, Modern Precision:** Monel nickel alloy strings deliver warm, mellow sound that lets your guitar’s natural tonewoods shine through.
- • **Tailored for Bluegrass & Beyond:** Tony Rice’s choice gauge offers the perfect balance for bluegrass, finger-style blues, Americana, and country genres.

## Overview

Martin Retro Acoustic MTR13 Bluegrass-Gauge Guitar Strings are crafted from monel, a nickel-copper alloy, designed to deliver a warm, vintage tone with enhanced clarity. Engineered for durability with corrosion-resistant materials, these medium gauge strings reduce finger fatigue and offer excellent playability, making them ideal for bluegrass, finger-style blues, and Americana. Endorsed by Tony Rice, they provide consistent tone, long-lasting performance, and sound great both unplugged and amplified.

## Description

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Review: Make your Taylor sound better - I'll never buy another kind of string. I got my dream guitar. A Taylor 812e 12 fret. It's v class. But it's naturally more bright than even a Taylor should be because the v bracing. So I researched strings. Tried everything and saved these retros for last. This was the soloution to my problem. The retros were made for Martin tone. A vintage sound. It lets the tonewoods shine through better. You can hear every note better. It's louder. It has more sustain. It can handle strumming better. It's not as bright and will tame a bright guitar. They have less finger squeak. They bend easier. They are easier on your fingers. And they last the longest out of all the string materials and break in fast. These are perfect. Especially for your Taylor. Maybe you're looking for a soloution to the same problem I had. This is it. Couldn't recommend these more. They far surpass even coated phosphor bronze in my opinion and at half the price. I'm shocked more don't know about them. The seller was on time with shipping.
Review: Great Strings - Great strings! If you're looking for bright, probably not for you. I like the way these strings sound after a little break in time. If you're playing grass, you're more apt to like them (in my opinion). Obviously, it's gonna be a personal preference. The price is right if you change your strings a lot.

## Features

- PROFESSIONAL GUITAR STRINGS: Made from monel, a nickel-copper alloy, our Retro acoustic strings provide a reduced pick attack that allows the guitar’s tonewoods to be heard—not overshadowed. These solid guitar strings are the real deal, offering a true, consistent tone.
- LONG-LASTING DESIGN: Discover your guitar’s true voice. These strings are designed with Martin’s naturally corrosion-resistant materials to protect the core and wrap wire and extend string life while ensuring a quality feel in every note. They’re available in extra-light, custom light, light, medium-light (“Laurence Juber’s Choice”), and medium gauges as well as in the bluegrass-inspired “Tony Rice’s Choice” string gauge.
- PERFORMANCE READY: Best for rigorous practice and performance, our Retro Acoustic Guitar Strings offer enhanced longevity with a warm natural tone, and they sound great plugged in. If you have finger fatigue after playing or wish bending notes was easier, try a lighter string gauge.
- VERSATILE STRINGS: String gauge is an important part of getting the best sound out of your guitar. We recommend using only our extra-light through medium-gauge strings on our guitars. Medium-gauge strings deliver more volume and are perfect for larger-bodied guitars.
- THE TONE YOU DESERVE: For every handmade element we craft, we never forget why we do it: To help you set your creativity free. You’ll find a wide range of Martin strings that fit your instrument and playing style. Enjoy incredible tone, no matter what you play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CFS5P6Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #547 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #19 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel-Copper Alloy |
| Brand | MARTIN |
| Brand Name | MARTIN |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | Bluegrass |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 483 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Copper |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00729789417303, 00729789552967 |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins |
| Item Weight | 18 g |
| Manufacturer | C. F. Martin & Co. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MTR13 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Model Name | MTR13 |
| Model Number | 41Y19MTR13 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bluegrass, Finger-style blues, Americana, Country |
| Set Name | Martin Retro Acoustic Bluegrass-Gauge Guitar Strings |
| Sound Profile | Warm, Mellow, Vintage |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| UPC | 729789417303 729789552967 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Na. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MARTIN
- **Color:** Bluegrass
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make your Taylor sound better
*by C***Y on August 9, 2026*

I'll never buy another kind of string. I got my dream guitar. A Taylor 812e 12 fret. It's v class. But it's naturally more bright than even a Taylor should be because the v bracing. So I researched strings. Tried everything and saved these retros for last. This was the soloution to my problem. The retros were made for Martin tone. A vintage sound. It lets the tonewoods shine through better. You can hear every note better. It's louder. It has more sustain. It can handle strumming better. It's not as bright and will tame a bright guitar. They have less finger squeak. They bend easier. They are easier on your fingers. And they last the longest out of all the string materials and break in fast. These are perfect. Especially for your Taylor. Maybe you're looking for a soloution to the same problem I had. This is it. Couldn't recommend these more. They far surpass even coated phosphor bronze in my opinion and at half the price. I'm shocked more don't know about them. The seller was on time with shipping.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Strings
*by C***. on October 1, 2025*

Great strings! If you're looking for bright, probably not for you. I like the way these strings sound after a little break in time. If you're playing grass, you're more apt to like them (in my opinion). Obviously, it's gonna be a personal preference. The price is right if you change your strings a lot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the price !
*by T***D on May 19, 2026*

Flat out one of the best strings!

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*Last updated: 2026-08-29*