Tommy Emmanuel on Martin Flexible Core strings
Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitaristpaid endorser · Reviewed by the Change Your Strings editorial team ·
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the most touring-heavy fingerstyle players alive, 250+ shows a year, one set of strings per show at the pro level, a deep working relationship with Martin that turned into a signature set (MA540FX Flexible Core, .012–.054).
The quote above is paid-endorsement copy from Martin's signature-set rollout. The endorsement is disclosed alongside the quote.
What stands out in Tommy's framing is the priority on tuning up, acoustic strings that settle fast after install matter more to a touring fingerstylist than ones that sound slightly brighter for an extra day. "My guitar loves them" is the contrast: the wrong-gauge set won't damage a guitar, but it can make one harder to play, harder to hear, and harder to keep in tune.
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Tommy Emmanuel endorsing his Martin signature Flexible Core phosphor bronze set (MA540FX, .012–.054). Developed with Martin after years of him playing their SP Flexible Core strings on every show.
“They tune up better and outlast every other string. I love them and more importantly my guitar loves them.”