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Martin MA540 vs Martin MEC12

Martin MA540 or Martin MEC12? Both were recorded on the same guitar, by the same guitarist, in the same take. Press play on one, switch to the other while it plays, and decide with your ears. On paper the two sets have the same material, gauge and coating: the difference, if you hear one, is in the winding and the making.

Specifications

Martin MA540Martin MEC12
MaterialPhosphor BronzePhosphor Bronze
Gauge.012–.054 (Light).012–.054 (Light)
CoatingUncoatedUncoated
CoreHex coreHex core
Made inUSAUSA

How to run the comparison

The player above starts with the two sets in the A/B slots. Press play, then tap the other slot (or the A and B keys on a keyboard): the phrase continues from the same point. Try all five styles, and use the blind test if you want to forget which is which.

Where to buy

Martin MA540Martin MEC12

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Martin MA540 · Martin MEC12