Blues legend Eric Clapton needs no introduction, but the strings he uses to get the tone he is known for aren't as well known. Now Martin is putting them front and center with the C. F. Martin & Co. MEC12 Clapton's Choice Acoustic Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze.

These tone-rich strings are made with traditional core wire and tin-plated steel for a clear, warm tone and long life.

Eric Clapton loves his Martin acoustic guitar strings so much that he wanted to endorse them. We are proud and honored that Martin Guitar makes the strings that Eric trusts to produce his legendary guitar sounds. What does Eric have to say about Martin Strings? "When I play acoustic guitar, whether in a studio or on stage, Martin Strings are my choice. They deliver the sound that I demand." Music to our ears.

Acoustic strings used by a legendary guitarist

Made with traditional core wire and tin-plated steel for a clear, warm tone