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Phosphor Bronze · Nickel
Martin MEC12 or Martin MM12? 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 differ in material (Phosphor Bronze vs Monel (nickel alloy)).
| Martin MEC12 | Martin MM12 | |
| Material | Phosphor Bronze | Monel (nickel alloy) |
| Gauge | .012–.054 (Light) | .012–.054 (Light) |
| Coating | Uncoated | Uncoated |
| Core | Hex core | Hex core |
| Made in | USA | USA |
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.
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