The D'Addario XTABR1253 are a set of Regular Light (12-53) acoustic guitar strings wound with 80/20 bronze — D'Addario's brightest acoustic alloy. What sets the XT series apart from a standard uncoated string is the treatment applied to every string in the set: the wrap wire is coated before winding onto the NY Steel hexagonal core, so the finished string keeps its natural, uncoated feel while gaining significantly extended life and corrosion resistance.
The 12-53 gauge is D'Addario's most popular acoustic gauge — light enough for comfortable playability and easy bending, but with enough body to project clearly across a range of playing styles. Strummers, fingerpickers, and flat-pickers should all find this gauge sits in a comfortable middle ground.
The NY Steel core at the heart of these strings is drawn at D'Addario's own wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Combined with Fusion Twist technology on the plain steel strings — which locks the wrap wire securely to the core — you get improved tuning stability and resistance to breakage that outlasts conventional strings. The strings also hold pitch better through temperature and humidity shifts, which makes them a practical choice for players in variable environments. Each set comes in 100% recyclable, resealable packaging.
Product Features:
- 80/20 bronze wrap wire — D'Addario's brightest acoustic alloy
- XT coating applied to wrap wire before winding, preserving natural feel with extended corrosion resistance
- NY Steel hexagonal core for enhanced break resistance and tuning stability
- Fusion Twist technology on plain strings for improved pitch retention and break strength
- Regular Light gauge: .012–.053, 6-string set
- Made in the USA; comes in recyclable, resealable packaging
Brand: D'Addario
Model: XTABR1253 XT 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Regular Light 12-53
SKU: XTABR1253
Condition: New
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