Martin Luxe Kovar SP Core 12-String Acoustic Strings Extra Light 10-47 | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Martin Luxe Kovar strings bring revolutionary innovation to 12-string guitars, combining Superior Performance SP core technology with Kovar wrap wire for players who demand precision and power from their extended range instruments. These extra light gauge strings feature lower tension engineering that enhances technical prowess while delivering crystal-clear clarity and perfectly balanced tone across all twelve strings. Crafted with nickel-cobalt alloy Kovar wrap wire, these strings offer natural corrosion resistance and a unique tonal character that's brighter than Monel yet warmer than phosphor bronze.
Product Overview
The Luxe Kovar SP Core strings utilize Martin's high-tensile Superior Performance SP core wrapped in Kovar, a premium nickel-cobalt alloy that delivers exceptional clarity and balanced frequency response across all twelve strings. The innovative lower tension design provides comfortable playability without compromising tone quality, allowing 12-string players to execute complex passages with greater ease and precision. The Kovar wrap wire naturally resists corrosion, ensuring these strings maintain their exceptional tone quality throughout their extended lifespan.
This extra light gauge configuration (10-47) is specifically engineered for 12-string guitars, providing optimal tension balance that prevents excessive neck stress while delivering the rich, shimmering harmonic content that makes 12-string guitars so distinctive. The world's first Kovar strings for 12-string applications represent Martin's commitment to setting new industry standards.
The enhanced attack and response characteristics accentuate your instrument's natural voice while providing exceptional compatibility with magnetic pickup systems for amplified performance.
Ideal For
- Professional 12-string players seeking innovative strings with enhanced technical playability
- Recording artists who need crystal-clear clarity and balanced frequency response across all twelve strings
- Live performers using magnetic pickup systems who want optimal pickup compatibility and projection
- Advanced players exploring complex 12-string techniques requiring comfortable string tension
- Musicians seeking longer-lasting 12-string sets with natural corrosion resistance and unique tone
Key Features
Revolutionary Kovar Wrap Wire The nickel-cobalt alloy construction provides natural corrosion resistance with a unique tonal character that's brighter than Monel and warmer than phosphor bronze, delivering exceptional clarity across all twelve strings.
Superior Performance SP Core Technology High-tensile SP core wire with lower tension engineering enhances technical precision and comfort, making extended 12-string playing sessions more enjoyable and productive.
Extra Light Gauge Optimization Specifically engineered for 12-string guitars, the extra light gauge (10-47) provides optimal tension balance that prevents neck stress while maintaining rich harmonic content.
Enhanced Attack and Response The Kovar construction provides superior attack and response characteristics that accentuate your 12-string's natural shimmer while offering exceptional compatibility with magnetic pickup systems.
World's First Kovar 12-String Set These groundbreaking strings represent the first application of Kovar technology to 12-string guitars, combining innovation with proven Martin quality and reliability.
What's Included
- Complete 12-string set of Martin Luxe Kovar SP Core strings (extra light 10-47)
- Superior Performance SP core technology
- Professional-grade packaging for string protection
- Martin quality guarantee and customer support
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Gauge | Extra Light 10-47 |
| String Count | 12-string set |
| Core Type | SP (Superior Performance) |
| Wrap Wire | Kovar (nickel-cobalt alloy) |
| Tension | Lower tension for enhanced playability |
| Tone Character | Brighter than Monel, warmer than phosphor bronze |
| Corrosion Resistance | Natural (no coatings required) |
| Pickup Compatibility | Exceptional with magnetic pickups |
| Innovation | World's first Kovar 12-string strings |
| SKU | MK1012 |
Get Your Hands on These Innovation Strings Today
Experience the cutting-edge performance of Martin Luxe Kovar SP Core 12-string strings at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you understand how these innovative strings will transform your 12-string playing experience and enhance your instrument's natural shimmer and clarity. Visit our store to explore our complete selection of Martin premium strings and 12-string accessories to learn more about these revolutionary 12-string acoustic guitar strings that set new industry standards.
