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. 12-53 Light strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.

XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario acoustic string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
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.
XS Phosphor Bronze strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XS coated acoustic strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility

Guitar Type: Acoustic Guitar
Number of Strings: 6
Coated:XS Coating
Gauges:.012, .016p, .024w, .032, .042, .053
Core Material: Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
Winding Material: Phosphor Bronze
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
XSPL012	E4	0.012 in	23.4 lbs
XSPL016	B3	0.016	23.3
XSPB024	G3	0.024	30.1
XSPB032	D3	0.032	29.9
XSPB042	A2	0.042	28.9
XSPB053	E2	0.053	24.9

D'Addario XSAPB1253 Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light