Martin MTR13 Retro Strings – Tony Rice Signature Acoustic Guitar Strings (13–56)

Vintage‑Inspired Tone with Professional Woody Character

The Martin MTR13 Retro Strings (Tony Rice Signature) are designed for players seeking the rich, woody, vintage tone made famous by bluegrass legend Tony Rice. Crafted with Martin’s Monel (nickel/copper alloy) wrap wire and a custom gauge suited for aggressive flatpicking and dynamic articulation, these strings deliver a deep, musical response that lets your guitar’s natural voice shine. 

Made for players who want vintage tone with modern tuning stability, the MTR13 set is excellent for acoustic styles where character, warmth, and presence are key — especially in bluegrass, folk, and roots music.

🌟 Key Features

Monel Nickel/Copper Wrap Wire — Produces a warm, woody tone that emphasizes the guitar’s natural resonance over bright overtones. 

Tony Rice Signature Gauge (13–56) — Offers strong projection, tension, and dynamic response ideal for flatpicking and acoustic lead work. 

Naturally Corrosion Resistant — Monel alloy resists oxidation and extends string life while maintaining consistent tone. 

Vintage Dry Tone — Produces a focused, woody sound reminiscent of early acoustic recordings. 

Round Wound Construction — Smooth feel with balanced tonal response across all strings. 

Ideal for Professional Players — Designed with tone and performance in mind for demanding players.

🎶 Tone & Performance

The MTR13 Retro Strings deliver a full, articulate voice with deep lows, warm mids, and sweet highs. Their Monel construction produces a character that blends power and nuance, giving you a tone that’s rich and expressive without sharp brightness.

This makes them particularly well suited for styles like bluegrass flatpicking, country, folk, and roots fingerstyle, where tonewoods and hand dynamics play a major role in defining your sound.

Because of their slightly heavier gauge, these strings also offer excellent tuning stability and volume, making them great for gigging musicians and studio players alike.

👍 Ideal For

• Players seeking vintage acoustic tone and woody character

• Bluegrass and flatpicking guitarists

• Musicians influenced by Tony Rice and traditional acoustic styles

• Players who want expressive dynamics and projection

• Studio and live performers needing reliable tone and tuning stability