If you like the feel of uncoated strings but wish they lasted longer, D'Addario's XT Phosphor Bronze set is worth a look. The XT treatment applies an advanced corrosion-resistance coating to every string in the set — plain steels included — so you get extended string life without the slick, overly coated feel that some players find off-putting.
This is a 6-string, light gauge (12-53) set wound with phosphor bronze — one of the most popular acoustic string alloys around for its warm, well-balanced character. The core is D'Addario's proprietary NY Steel, a hexagonal high-carbon steel wire drawn in-house in Farmingdale, New York. Individual gauges are .012, .016 (plain), .024 (wound), .032, .042, and .053. Winding type is round wound.
Two key technologies set the XT line apart from standard strings: Fusion Twist locks the string-end twist so there's no slack that can cause detuning, and the NY Steel hex core gives the wrap wire more surface to grip, which helps with intonation consistency and durability. The result is a set that D'Addario rates at up to 4x the lifespan of traditional uncoated strings, with tuning stability they measure a 131% better than standard strings.
Product Features:
- 6-string acoustic guitar set, Light gauge (.012, .016p, .024w, .032, .042, .053)
- Phosphor bronze wrap wire, round wound — warm, balanced acoustic tone
- XT extended-life coating applied to every string in the set
- NY Steel hexagonal high-carbon steel core for break resistance and pitch stability
- Fusion Twist technology prevents slack at the string end for better tuning retention
- Color-coded ball ends for easier string changes
Brand: D'Addario
Model: XTAPB1253 XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light 12-53
SKU: XTAPB1253
Condition: New
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