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D'Addario Guitar Strings - XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - XSAPB1256 - Maximum Life with Smooth Feel & Exceptional Tone - For 6 String Guitars - 12-56 Light Top/Medium Bottom

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Size: 1-Pack


Style: Light Top/Medium Bottom, 12-56


Features

  • CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any DAddario acoustic string, with no fraying, peeling, or tonal dampening, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
  • WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true DAddario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
  • STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stabilitystaying in tune 131% better than standard acoustic strings.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - XS Phosphor Bronze sets come with a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA XS coated acoustic strings are made in the USAdrawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

Born from our greatest breakthrough in string innovation, XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario acoustic guitar string. The XS coating gives our warm, balanced phosphor bronze strings maximum life, with an uncommonly smooth feel. Made with a NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS coated acoustic guitar strings have incomparable break strength and tuning stability, in addition to their dramatically increased lifespan.

Brand: D'Addario


Color: Bronze


Instrument: Acoustic Guitar


Finish Type: Polished


Recommended Uses For Product: Acoustic Guitar


Item Weight: 1.66 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.61 x 4.61 x 1.97 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: XSAPB1256


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 14, 2022


Color Name: Bronze


Size: 1-Pack


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    • Good strings I keep coming back to
Size: 3-Pack Style: Extra Light, 10-47
Like these strings a lot… they hold up well and sound great. I’m using them on my electric and acoustics.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024 by Jim
    • Natural Sound/Feel and Long Lasting
Size: 1-Pack Style: Light Top/Medium Bottom, 12-56
I have played guitar for 25 years. In that time, I never liked coated strings. Still, I burn through strings so frequently that I really needed to do something. I bought a new Taylor that had these XS strings already on it, though I didn't know that at the time. After really enjoying the feel and sound, I noticed these strings weren't wearing out as quickly. I contacted Taylor and found out they were D'Addario XS 12-53s. I couldn't believe it! These were coated strings?! So, I bought packs for all of my guitars. Electric and Acoustic. I've tried different gauges but every pack of XS strings has been wonderful. For me, they sound good, they feel good and THEY LAST! Playing several hours each day, I can now go months between string changing. As opposed to every week or so before. After much use, I can see little bits of the coating fray but oftentimes (especially early on) you can't even tell they're coated. Bottom line, if you're tired of changing strings all the time, and want to give coated strings a try, THESE ARE FOR YOU. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024 by John J
    • BEST acoustic guitar strings
Size: 1-Pack Style: Light, 12-53
I've been playing acoustic guitar for twenty years. I've tried every string I could get my hands on. I usually gravitate toward D'Addario strings. Their standard phosphor bronze strings are what I typically use. The last time I restrung my guitar, I purchased Ernie Ball Earthwood strings at the recommendation of my local music store. I HATED them. From the moment I put them on, my guitar sounded so dead and lifeless. It was like I had put six month old, tarnished strings onto my guitar. Everything was so dull and muted. Cue the D'Addario coated phosphor bronze strings. After that terrible experience, I decided to splurge and buy some "expensive" strings. I knew I liked D'Addario, so I figured I'd like expensive D'Addario too. I had high expectations and I was still blown away by these strings. Night and day compared to the Earthwood strings. My guitar was load and bright and sang so beautifully. From the very first moment I strung them onto my guitar, before it was even tuned, I knew. These were the strings for me. They sound just as good, if not better than the standard D'Addario phosphor bronze strings, but the coating makes them so much more playable. String noise is greatly reduced. The strings are so smooth that my fingers glide up and down the fretboard effortlessly. They've been on my guitar for a few weeks now, and they still look and play like they're brand new. No hint of tarnish anywhere on the strings. At over double the price of the standard phosphor bronze strings, I don't think these would be more cost effective. I don't think I'll get over double the life out of these over a standard set of strings, but the added playability and longevity more than makes up for the price difference to me. I'll probably use these strings for the rest of my life. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022 by Jeffrey Philyaw
    • Clean sound
Size: 1-Pack Style: Custom Light, 11-52
Great volume , smooth feel, and long lasting. 3rd set of them and people always ask … how do you get that sound ? But. …crazy price !!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024 by noelc
    • GREAT STRINGS! Not worth the price though
Size: 1-Pack Style: Light, 12-53
Feeling wise, pretty much the same as the other "nano" string out there. Sound wise, hated them for 3 days because they were super bright (even after stretching). After breaking in they sound fine, maybe not as loud as a nano but sound good. String bending is quite nice I will say. Longevity, I'm actually surprised. The have surpassed their EXP line & definitely their XT line of strings. Like that nano stuff they do not tarnish quick which I like. The only down fall to me for these strings, the price. They aren't worth it at all. I get that nano stuff regularly in the $12 range and they will last for 2 to 3 months. EJ16's you can get 3 sets dirt cheap and those 3 sets will last longer than these by at least a month to 2. This is for me, I play anywhere from 1 to 2 hours daily, 7 days a week. If these hold up to longer than 2 months and they drop their price to something appropriate ($12), these would be my everyday strings for sure. EDIT: One thing I would like to add, bar none the greatest tuning stability I have seen in any string yet. It's probably been 3 or 4 hours of playing since the last tweak in tuning. Granted my guitar room/bedroom I keep right around 50% humidity so the guitars don't change much. When I say any string yet, think this brand, that other famous coated brand, and the sesame street ball brand, are what I have used :) Update 10/10/2021: They are still going pretty strong at almost 3 months in with 1+ hours a day average use time. Durability seems to be on point with the other major coated brand, and I just noticed that other brand jacked their price up to match these. I am going with a set of EXP16's after these are dead to see how much of a difference there is. Seems the EXP brand is a bigger favorite over the years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021 by Rich Johnson
    • Amazing strings, they stay in tune and sound awesome!!
Size: 3-Pack Style: Light, 12-53
Amazing strings, they stay in tune and sound awesome!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024 by df_guitar
    • Review of D'Addario Guitar Strings - XS Phosphor Bronze Coated:
Size: 3-Pack Style: Light, 12-53
Pros: Exceptional Sound Quality: Incredible sound quality and rich tone from these strings. They offer brightness and richness that elevate the overall playing experience. Longevity and Durability: I play pretty hard weekly and these strings won't break for months. Even after months of use, they maintain their tone and playability, providing consistent performance over time. Ease of Use: Strings have a smooth feel and have reduced string noise. Your fingers will glide effortlessly along the strings, and your playing will definitely see improvement. In conclusion, the D'Addario Guitar Strings - XS Phosphor Bronze Coated offer exceptional sound quality, longevity, and ease of use. I think they give my guitar a bright and rich tone. Opinions seem to vary on their value compared to standard strings, but I think these are well worth the money to elevate your playing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024 by A to Z Reviews
    • How long they last and hold a great tone
Size: 1-Pack Style: Light, 12-53
These strings are great
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024 by Amazon Customer

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