Martin Titanium Core Strings

[necrome]

Originally Posted by Mr Fingers

I'll be interested to read players' reviews. I never use Martin strings anymore, finding them consistently inferior and short-lived compared to other brands. It's always surprised me that such a major maker would offer such mediocre strings under its own brand. I keep trying their new offerings in the hope of being wrong, but am always disappointed. Great guitars, meh strings.

I agree very much with Mr Fingers, I've tried every type of Martin strings and they are always short-lived and have a weird sibilance when strung on my cedar guitar. The new-ish D'Addario Nickel Bronze ones sound the best so far, but those are pretty expensive!

[cspencer]

I just have to revive this thread. Martin, are we there yet?

[dcmey]

Originally Posted by necrome

I agree very much with Mr Fingers, I've tried every type of Martin strings and they are always short-lived and have a weird sibilance when strung on my cedar guitar. The new-ish D'Addario Nickel Bronze ones sound the best so far, but those are pretty expensive!

That's the opposite of my experience about Martin strings.

[jpd]

Originally Posted by martingitdave

Martin just found a way to charge you $40 for a set of strings. Genius. And they are marketed towards old guys with money and reduced hand strength. Think they don't know their market? ;-)

LOL That's as nuts as paying $30+ for a flat pick Ahh, what a great scam

[cspencer]

Finally, we get to hear the titanium strings - To skip right into the comparison head to 7:51



Tell me what you think? Sounds yucky to me PB sounds better.

[hatchettjack]

I think if you like retro strings like me, you will love these!


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[Bowie]

Originally Posted by cspencer

Finally, we get to hear the titanium strings - To skip right into the comparison head to 7:51



Tell me what you think? Sounds yucky to me PB sounds better.

Sorry if the authors read this, but that's an awful comparison. The strumming part is unhelpful as the mic position makes them both sound thumpy and dreadful. It's like choosing between chicken or steak, that have both been dunked in motor oil...
The fingerpicking would be much more useful, except for the fact that they change chords when they switch to the other string, so you're not getting an equal comparison.

[cspencer]

Unfortunately not on my Martin. I have pure nickels round core Pyramids on my Fender American Strat CS54 pickups. I guess I'll stick to the best strings I've had on my Martin all along: Lifespan PB 98/2. Nothing beats that, not even Gold Plated Optimas.

[cspencer]

Originally Posted by Bowie

Sorry if the authors read this, but that's an awful comparison. The strumming part is unhelpful as the mic position makes them both sound thumpy and dreadful. It's like choosing between chicken or steak, that have both been dunked in motor oil...
The fingerpicking would be much more useful, except for the fact that they change chords when they switch to the other string, so you're not getting an equal comparison.

I'm sure they have better players then those two. I hope someone would do a proper review, like Tony Polecastro!

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by cspencer

Finally, we get to hear the titanium strings - To skip right into the comparison head to 7:51







Tell me what you think? Sounds yucky to me PB sounds better.

I thought the comparison was well done for a low budget. The playing was just fine. And, I agree that the phosphor bronze provided more warmth, top sparkle, and low end.

[MikeBmusic]

"Cryogenically treated" means what? They dunk them in liquid nitrogen, then thaw them out again? Or spray nitrogen gas (from a cryo cylinder) at them on the assembly line?
I can't imagine that is going to make strings last any significantly longer. The new Ernie Ball strings are supposedly doing this too.

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by MikeBmusic

"Cryogenically treated" means what? They dunk them in liquid nitrogen, then thaw them out again? Or spray nitrogen gas (from a cryo cylinder) at them on the assembly line?

I can't imagine that is going to make strings last any significantly longer. The new Ernie Ball strings are supposedly doing this too.

I think his has been around for 20 plus years. I think it was a Dean Markley product called Blue Steel.

Edit: indeed. My memory severed me well.

http://www.deanmarkley.com/products/...steel-acoustic


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[ras1500]

Cryogenic treatment of steel typically involves quenching the material in liquid nitrogen (-300 F). It transforms any retained austenite in the crystal structure to martensite. Martensite is the structure that gives steel it's strength. Thus the cryo treatment will increase the hardness and strength of the base material. However, it can also result in a slight loss of toughness. It's affect on guitar string tone is up to the individual to decide.

[cspencer]

Update: Expected to Ship 04-28-2017 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...-light-tension

[HodgdonExtreme]

Originally Posted by ras1500

Cryogenic treatment of steel typically involves quenching the material in liquid nitrogen (-300 F). It transforms any retained austenite in the crystal structure to martensite. Martensite is the structure that gives steel it's strength. Thus the cryo treatment will increase the hardness and strength of the base material. However, it can also result in a slight loss of toughness. It's affect on guitar string tone is up to the individual to decide.

I'm an engineer with a strong materials background. Cyrogenic treatment is not BS. It rearranges the microstructure of steel into a more organized pattern. Best, it has no downsides. It only improves the characteristics.

How that translates to guitar strings, I've no idea - but cryo treatment can make a big difference in the service life of many stressed components like gears, springs, connecting rods, rifle barrels, etc etc.