LUXE BY MARTIN® Kovar™ SP® Core Guitar Strings – Extra Light 12-String Set | Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Wrap with SP Core | Lower Tension, Balanced Tone, and Long-Lasting Performance

LUXE BY MARTIN Kovar Strings are where innovation and performance meet, for the player who knows exactly what they want from their acoustic guitar strings. Crafted with our high-tensile Superior Performance SP core wrapped in Kovar, a nickel-cobalt alloy, these strings are all about delivering crystal-clear clarity and a tone so balanced it'll make your heart sing. These strings aren't just for show. They're made for the player who demands precision and power in equal measure. That's why we've engineered them with lower tension, not as a compromise, but as a conscious choice to enhance your technical prowess. So go ahead, dig in deep - these strings can take it. And durability? Kovar strings feature natural corrosion resistance, meaning these strings will be with you for the long haul, sounding as sweet as the day you strung them up. Ready to take your playing to the next level? Choose from our 12-string set or opt for one of our Flexible Core options, featuring a lighter core wire for even more flexibility and playability. When it comes to the art of crafting acoustic guitar strings, we don't just meet standards - we set them.

• Kovar Wrap for Crystal-Clear Tone: Wrapped in a nickel-cobalt alloy, these strings provide a uniquely balanced tone with enhanced clarity across all 12 strings.
• SP Core for Strength and Stability: Built on Martin’s Superior Performance core wire, offering high tensile strength and excellent tuning consistency—even under the demands of 12-string tension.
• Optimized for Magnetic Pickups: Delivers clear, articulate sound when used with magnetic pickups—ideal for gigging or recording with your 12-string.
• Naturally Corrosion Resistant: Kovar alloy’s natural resistance to moisture and oxidation means longer life and fresher tone between string changes.
• Extra Light Gauge for 12-String Comfort: Gauged at .010–.047, this set offers smooth playability and reduced tension—perfect for chiming, shimmering 12-string tone.