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https://www.jescarguitar.com/fret-wire-specifications/ Based on yours as well as Justinwo's experience and because my hands don't seem to corrode or tarnish strings, I think I will go with EVO now on my new Kostal. Thanks for offering your experience on this.
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Doerr Trinity 12 Fret 00 (Lutz/Maple) Edwinson Zephyr 13 Fret 00 (Adi/Coco) Froggy Bottom H-12 (Adi/EIR) Kostal 12 Fret OMC (German Spruce/Koa) Rainsong APSE 12 Fret (Carbon Fiber) Taylor 812ce-N 12 fret (Sitka/EIR Nylon) |
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Well, it’s tough for sure. I haven’t been able to wear it appreciably so far.
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I'm told that the EVO alloy is:
Cu, Sn 15%, Fe 1%, and Ti 0.1% |
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Wow
I had NO IDEA how many different types of Jescar EVO fretwire there are!
https://www.jescarguitar.com/fret-wire-specifications/ Happy fretting Paul
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David Collins of Ann Arbor Guitars and Hesh Breakstone have done some interesting testing on fret wire wear. David built a machine that takes a guitar string and rubs it across the fret wire simulating note bending. The machine can be set up to test different string wires, string gauges and fret wire material. The machine can be set to cycle an infinite number of times. Long story short, Evo Gold actually has better wear resistance than SS fret wire.
The only negative I’ve encountered is that some people with high alkalinity can cause the wire to oxidize and tarnish. Some think it may be the higher copper content in the wire may be a factor too. On the positive size it’s easily cleaned and polished. |
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My new Kostal will have EVO(Gold) frets .
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Doerr Trinity 12 Fret 00 (Lutz/Maple) Edwinson Zephyr 13 Fret 00 (Adi/Coco) Froggy Bottom H-12 (Adi/EIR) Kostal 12 Fret OMC (German Spruce/Koa) Rainsong APSE 12 Fret (Carbon Fiber) Taylor 812ce-N 12 fret (Sitka/EIR Nylon) |