WTB: Jescar EVO fret wire

[Karl Borum Novice Builder]

I just wrote Jescar about EVO gold. They said they still have some limited stock available for sale. I would give them a call as the website may not show availability.

I used SM gold on my last build with no regrets, they have a variety of sizes. Maybe SM wire is Jescar???

[Gerry Hayes Haze Guitars]

I don’t think the StewMac gold wire is EVO stuff. They’re a little vague about the alloy but it seems different. I was talking with someone about it recently and looked into it a little.

EVO is an alloy containing copper, tin, iron, and titanium. Stew Mac’s page mentions that their gold wire is primarily a C425 copper alloy which is copper, zinc, and tin. Based on composition, that probably means EVO is likely to be a little harder. However, without knowing some more factors, this doesn’t mean much. First off is that ‘primarily’ qualifier on Stew Mac’s info. That seems to indicate that there’s more ingredients added to the mix than stated. And, even knowing the exact composition of both wires, it’s probably much will depend on how they’re worked and annealed in manufacture.

I haven’t used the Stew Mac stuff yet but, bottom line is that they are claiming its similar in hardness to EVO and that it’s harder than regular nickel silver. The first claim is hard to judge at the moment but the second seems to be a given.

I’ve a small stash of EVO left but I’m not too worried about substituting in the Stew Mac gold when it runs out.