Name: D'Addario XTAPB1253 12-53 Light Coated | Acoustic Guitar Strings
Brand: D'ADDARIO
SKU: 15402
Availability: InStock

Description

D’Addario XTAPB1253 12-53 Light Coated | Acoustic Guitar Strings

Since D’Addario introduced Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings in 1974, they’ve been synonymous with warm, well-balanced tone. XT Phosphor Bronze offers that and more, boasting enhanced break resistance, better pitch stability, and longer life than our standard phosphor bronze strings. The XT coating delivers advanced corrosion resistance, while still retaining the warm tone and natural feel of the uncoated string. Beneath the coating, these XT acoustic strings are constructed with a NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, affording tonal versatility with added resilience, excellent for a wide range of acoustic styles. This 12-53 Light gauge set is our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.

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Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Features

XT Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.
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, XT Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than other acoustic strings.
XT acoustic guitar strings come with a code, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
These strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Coating: XT
Number Of Strings: 6
Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
Wrap Material: Phosphor Bronze

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
XTPL012	E4	0.012 in	23.4 lbs
XTPL016	B3	0.016	23.3
XTPB024	G3	0.024	30.1
XTPB032	D3	0.032	29.9
XTPB042	A2	0.042	28.9
XTPB053	E2	0.053	24.9

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40 Fingers

“We just fell in love with the XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze. They are really comfortable and they make the most out of our guitars.”

40 Fingers play XT PHOSPHOR BRONZE

NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

NY Steel is processed in D’Addario’s exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D’Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

WOUND TO PERFECTION 800,000 TIMES A DAY.

STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY

String winding equipment is designed and built by D’Addario’s engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D’Addario’s in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

PREVENTS SLACK. POWERS STABILITY.

FUSION TWIST FEATURE

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.