Mary Spender Chooses Martin Strings

Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze

Protects the core and wrap wire to prevent corrosion without compromising tone or feel

"When it comes to choosing strings for my acoustic guitar, I know that I can trust Martin’s quality and tone. They build beautiful instruments for the working musician and I know they want them to sound at their best, so why would I play anything else?"


-Mary Spender

About Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Strings

Next generation Martin® Authentic Acoustic® Lifespan® 2.0 strings are engineered using a new, patented anti-corrosion treatment only available from Martin. It protects the core and wrap wire to prevent corrosion without compromising tone or feel. Our impeccable standards for acoustic guitar tone are embedded in our string design and precision manufacturing process. That’s why we make our own.

Gauge & Tension

Mary Spender chooses Custom Light gauge phosphor bronze Lifespan 2.0 strings.

  • E - .011
  • B - .015
  • G - .023
  • D - .032
  • A - .042
  • E - .052
  • Tension - 155.1