The D'Addario XSE1149 brings their XS coating technology to the electric guitar in a medium 11-49 gauge set. If you've been skeptical of coated strings because they tend to feel sticky or sound dull compared to uncoated options, the XS line is worth a closer look — the coating here is ultra-thin, applied to every wound string, with a unique polymer treatment on the plain steels.
At the core of each string is D'Addario's NY Steel — a high-carbon steel wire drawn in-house at their Farmingdale, New York facility. The wrap wire is a reformulated nickel-plated steel, and the set uses their Fusion Twist technology at the ball end for added break strength and tuning stability. The 11-49 medium gauge gives you a bit more tension and output than a standard 10-46, making it a solid choice if you want a fuller, more responsive feel under your fingers.
The XS coating is designed to protect strings from sweat, oils, and environmental contaminants without the tonal penalty often associated with heavier coatings. D'Addario states these have the longest lifespan of any of their electric string lines. The resealable, recyclable VCI packaging also helps keep the strings fresh until you're ready to put them on.
Product Features:
- XS ultra-thin film coating on wound strings; polymer treatment on plain steels
- Medium gauge: 11-49
- NY Steel high-carbon hex core for break strength and tuning stability
- Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire
- Fusion Twist technology at the ball end
- Made in the USA at D'Addario's New York facility
Brand: D'Addario
Model: XSE1149
SKU: XSE1149
Condition: New
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