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D'Addario XSAPB1356 XS Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .013-.056 Medium

.013-.056 Medium Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze
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D'Addario XSAPB1356 XS Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .013-.056 Medium
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D'Addario XSAPB1356 XS Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .013-.056 Medium

Q: What makes D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings special?

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Thinly Coated for Long-lasting Acoustic Tone

D'Addario is on a mission to create the finest coated acoustic strings the world has ever seen. One such result of that labor, the XS Phosphor Bronze series acoustic strings feature 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 a long-lasting, great tone 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: When it comes to coated acoustic strings that sound amazing and hold up for hours of playing, D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings are a go-to favorite.

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 ultra-thin coating that preserves tone, above all, but also reduces squeaks and resists fraying. This coating not only gives you longer string life, but also 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 aren't your ordinary coated acoustic 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, and 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 on a set of your favorite NYXLs or XTs. This angular core gives the wrap wire more surface to grab on to, 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 the company's USA-based workshops.

D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings Features:

  • Ultra-thin film coating extends string life between changes
  • Delivers long-lasting, great acoustic 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
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Acoustic Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: XS Coating
  • Gauges: .013, .017p, .026w, .035, .045, .056
  • Core Material: Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
  • Winding Material: Phosphor Bronze
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: XSAPB1356

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Reviews

New favorite strings
it has been over 3 weeks since I received my set of XSAPB1356 and they feel and sound just like the day I put them on my guitar.

I'm not going to say these are better in terms of sound because that's just my opinion and there is no such thing as the "BEST SOUNDING STRINGS", it comes down to personal preference and for me these are the best... The best for me.

I have used Ernie balls, elixers, adamas, and other d'addario's but these new XS series strings have my original favorite EarthWoods beat.
They don't sound super tinny but they don't sound dull, they sound very balanced and have a nice punch to them when strumming.
Music background: Have been a guitarist for 7 years/since 2015.
new go-to strings
I have a Taylor GS mini mahogany that I play casually a few times a week. I've had the guitar for about 5 years and always used Elixir nanoweb mediums on them. Those strings are very good, last long and stay in tune well. But the Elixirs sound VERY bright when they are new and take a little time to break in to a nice balanced guitar sound. These strings are just as comfortable and stay in tune great, as well, but didn't have that tinny-bright sound from the start. They were bright, but more balanced from the start, which I think is more the Taylor guitar's intended sound. These strings are holding up great at the 2 month mark. I think these are the better strings for my Taylor.
Finest strings on the market
Ive played for ages, used cheap strings and expensive strings, and these ones are just perfect.
Using them on a vintage acoustic, full step down tuning, and I'm in heaven
Music background: 10 year veteran player
Great strings
These strings are great easy on the fingers great sound on my Martin D 35 had them on over 30 days still sound great
Music background: Playing acoustic guitars for over 30 years
Blown Away!
As a working musician, EJ17s have been my go-to for years. The tone has always been outstanding, but the lifespan was not ideal. The EJ17s would NEVER last longer than a gig and, most times, would be dead after a 1-hr set.

These XS strings on the other hand, PHENOMENAL! One set of these strings has lasted through 2x 4-hr gigs AND a week of daily at-home playing and STILL sound great (they still have that fresh sound)! The plain steels will get dirty, but wiping them down with some 91% isopropyl will clean em up good as new. The wound strings have begun to look some-what worn (slight discoloration), but the sound (and feel) is still there.

If you love the tone of the EJs but wish they lasted longer, THESE are the answer!
Music background: Full-Time Musician