Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum - UTGF
Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: dswo on September 16, 2023, 09:10:37 AM
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A few weeks ago I got an email from Martin about their new Kovar strings. Details here: https://www.martinguitar.com/kovar-strings.html. Anyone tried these yet? The fine print says they're produced under license from Ernie Ball. I'm especially curious about the string tension, compared with other low-tension strings. (I currently use Martin MA130 silk and steel.)
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I did a review of them on the AGF. I'm thrilled with these strings, but I believe they are very different. Be sure you try before you invest in multiple sets. They, without doubt, are different. I like them enough to have bought a pack of 12, and that's coming from a pretty confirmed Elixir/D'Addario 80/20 user. I know Martin is touting them as low-tension, but the tension chart shows them as similar to regular Martin light gauge, and I certainly don't notice a particular low-tension feel. I like a bit of tension push-back from strings, and these don't feel low push-back. That said, however, these strings are worlds away from a silk and steel feel.