DAddario Acoustic Guitar Strings XS Phosphor Bronze Coated XSAPB1253 Light Gauge 12-53 6-String Set Pack of 1

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.

Highlights: CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE: XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario 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 D’Addario 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 stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard acoustic strings. EARN REWARD POINTS: This XS Phosphor Bronze set comes 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 USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Key details: Item Weight: 1.3 ounces | Product Dimensions: 0.43 x 4.37 x 4.37 inches | Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,929) 4.7 out of 5 stars | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | Body Material: Phosphor Bronze | Color Name: Bronze | String Gauge: Light | String Material: Phosphor Bronze | Number of Strings: 6 | Material Type: Phosphor Bronze, NY Steel

Sizes may include: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Customer feedback: 4.7/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers praise these acoustic guitar strings for their warm sound and excellent quality, noting they stay in tune super well and last for months without fraying.

Review snippets: 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 / These D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings have completely won me over. Right out of the package, they felt smooth and played beautifully. The tone is warm and balanced—perfect for everything from fingerstyle to strumming. What really impressed me is how

From the manufacturer D'Addario XS THE COATED STRING THAT MAKES ALL ELSE A THING OF THE PAST XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With ultra-thin film coating, XS offers our highest level of protection for maximum life with a smooth feel. XS also features NY Steel high carbon core and plain string wire, along with our Fusion Twist, for unrivaled break strength and tuning stability. Previous page ULTRA THIN COATING 10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR A huge advance in coating technology allows the string windings to be protected from contaminants. NY STEEL NY STEEL. NY STRONG. Our advanced machinery and processes forge NY steel, for unmatched stability and break resistance. HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION Six Sides of Stability The precision drawn hex core was pioneered by D’Addario, to allow the wrap wire to grip the core. FUSION TWIST PREVENTS SLACK, POWERS STABILITY Fusion twists prevent slack at the string end from detuning it, affording maximum tuning stability. WIRE DRAWING Exact Standards. Extraordinary Measures. D'Addario's wire drawing machines produce wire to our specs, yielding high performance products. Next page 1 ULTRA THIN COATING 2 NY STEEL 3 HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION 4 FUSION TWIST 5 WIRE DRAWING What's the difference between XT and XS strings? D'Addario XT is a treated string with extended life that feels like an uncoated string. D'Addario XS is a coated string that offers maximum life and smooth feel. D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings XS Acoustic Strings Add to Cart XT Acoustic Add to Cart Phosphor Bronze Add to Cart 80/20 Bronze Add to Cart Flat Tops