Thinly Coated Strings for Jacob Collier’s Signature 5-string Sound
Developed in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist and harmonic innovator Jacob Collier and the design team at Taylor Guitars, this custom XS Phosphor Bronze 5-string set is purpose-built to complement Jacob’s unique symmetrical tuning. Born from D’Addario’s greatest breakthrough in string innovation, the XS Phosphor Bronze series features an NY Steel hexagonal core with a wrap wire of phosphor bronze to deliver balanced warmth and enhanced harmonic content that span the entire neck. Not only that, but XS Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature an ultra-thin film coating for added protection against sweat and grime. This coating gives the strings long-lasting, great tone — some of the longest lasting in the D’Addario catalog — and dramatically extended playtime between string swaps. And if you ask us, they feel great under the fingers, too. You also get D’Addario’s Fusion Twist technology and digitally controlled winding for increased tuning stability and 1:1 consistency from set to set. Sweetwater players agree: if you’re exploring alternate tunings or chasing Jacob’s articulate, harmonically rich acoustic voice, this XS Phosphor Bronze 5-string set is a clear winner.
Ultra-thin film coating
D’Addario has gone to great lengths to ensure every string in every pack of XS Phosphor Bronze stays true to the iconic D’Addario tone. The secret is an unbelievably thin coating that not only preserves tone, above all, but also reduces squeaks and resists fraying. This coating gives you longer string life and a comfortable feel on the fingers, so you can play your best all night long.
Superb long-lasting tone in every pack
D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings aren’t your ordinary coated acoustic guitar strings. Both the wound strings and plain steels feature a groundbreaking thin film coating to maximize tone and extend string life from top to bottom. This eliminates the awkward stage common to other coated strings, where your bottom strings far outlast your top strings. From chords to leads, from stage to studio, you’ll sound your best strung up with D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings.
Hex-core wounds, Fusion Twist steels
Inside each roundwound string in each XS Phosphor Bronze set is a NY Steel hexagonal core — the same as you'll find in a set of your favorite NYXLs or XTs. This angular core gives the wrap wire more surface to grab onto, yielding better tone and intonation. Plain steels in the XS Phosphor Bronze sets feature D’Addario's Fusion Twist technology. This process prevents slack in the twist, resulting in greater resistance against detuning and breaking.
D’Addario: innovative strings since 1680
When you go with D’Addario, you receive far more than a great set of strings. You’re benefiting from three centuries of string-making experience. The D’Addario family tradition began in 1680 in the tiny town of Salle, Italy, where they made assorted instrument strings for over 200 years before relocating to New York in 1905. Since then, the D’Addario family has become a leader in string innovation. They designed the modern winding machine, introduced ultra-reliable hexagonal core wires, and pioneered the colored-coded ball end movement. More than 300 years since the family started making strings, D’Addario continues to set a global standard for quality and reliability. And every day, more than 500,000 strings emerge from their USA-based workshops.
D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Features:
- Custom 5-string XS string set developed with Jacob Collier and Taylor Guitars
- Custom light gauge optimized for symmetrical 5-string tuning
- Ultra-thin film coating extends string life between changes
- Delivers long-lasting great tone
- Smooth, sleek feel on the fingers
- Unique polymer treatment on plain steels supplies a natural, protected feel
- Fusion Twist technology enhances tuning stability
- NY Steel hex core delivers superior intonation and stability
- Digitally controlled winding ensures consistency from set to set
