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Introducing D'Addario XT

D'Addario XT: Enhanced Tuning Stability|D'Addario Strings

D'Addario XT: Enhanced Tuning Stability|D'Addario Strings

D'Addario

Description

D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings combine D'Addario's most popular acoustic alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available for 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars ranging from extra-light to medium gauges.

This is a Regular Light, 12-53 pack.
D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Regular Light, 12-53

Features

XT strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

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4.42

19 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

My first coated strings

I received a smelly-stringed used acoustic guitar as a gift, purchased online. I took off the strings and cleaned it up before making the trip to guitar center. I had no idea which strings to buy, not knowing the voice of the guitar, so I asked. The salesman recommended phosphor/bronze coated, said they were color-neutral and last longer. His favorites were D'Addario XT's, so I gave them a shot. They sound crisp, with a good attack. Picked, they have great projection. Finger-style, is a bit muted, but I used the meat of my sausages, not my nails. Dynamic range is pretty good, though I think it might have been better with an un-coated string. I should have stuck with what I am familiar with to better understand the voicing of the guitar itself.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Owned them for 20 minutes

Brand new out the packing as I was tuning the A string it broke right away, before i was even close to in tune (using an actual tuner, not by ear) No, i didn't over tune. I'm talking in a quarter turn here it was that fragile and unwinded/broke near the top. Whether it's bad luck or a defect I've never had that one happen in 13 years, so I doubt it's common. Actual on a two month year old guitar, so who knows what happened. Oh well, wouldn't recommend based off my own personal experience. I'm sure they sound great when tuned and strung up.

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  1. Practicing12
  2. Back-Up9
  3. Concerts6
  4. All playing1
Cons
  1. Breaks Easy1
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Poor Tone Quality1
  4. Pricey1
  5. Coating might slightly mute the sound1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced14
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone15
  2. Consistent12
  3. Long Life9
  4. Well Built / Quality3
  5. Crisp1

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Excellent strings!

    5

    submitted18 days ago

    byButchA

    fromHenrico, VA

    Wow, I wanted to try to newer D'Addario XT phosphor bronze in 12-53 for my Epiphone Hummingbird acoustic. These strings are amazing right out of the package. Tune right up and sound great. Retune a few times (obviously) until they stretch and settle in. These have a "treatment" to the strings to enhance longevity and not a coating (D'Addario XS, Elixer, etc..). Fantastic strings that sound amazing and stay perfectly in tune!

  • For premium strings, these last and sound the best to me.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromLittle Rock, arkansas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Depth of sound is great.

  • My favorite and only choice and electric

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great tone that outlays all others

  • Sound great and lasts longest

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Best tone for extended life strings.

  • Nice strings

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byTHEODORE

    fromOklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are a great set of strings for my Taylor 412ce. I want to try D'addario xs strings next. They're supposed to last even longer.

  • I would recommend this guitar to anyone

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAlan

    fromSeal Beach, California

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I don't play professionally but, I have found that these strings are worth the extra money just because they last so much longer than uncoated strings. I've tried the other popular coated strings but they seem to get fuzzy after a few weeks. I've tried alot of strings but, these are the best.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNitro

    fromundisclosed

    I want to do blues stuff, is this good for that?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    These are really good strings for that, especially if you do a lot of note bending.
    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes they are.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDonald

    fromTorrance, California

    I want to pick these string up at Lawndale music store!! Or any type of strings at Lawndale, CA music store

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Lawndale, CA store should have these and many other kinds of strings available.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMaddie D

    fromToledo, OH

    Hi! I'm replacing my Fender acoustic guitar strings for the first time and I'm not sure where to start. Can you recommend which strings I should purchase from you?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    These would be great.