XT is EXP Evolved
For those who have grown to love the performance and dependability of EXP, XT is the next step in the world of treated strings. While both are born from the same desire to offer extended life with a natural, uncoated feel, XT utilizes EXP’s breakthrough coating technology and applies it across all six strings in the set. XT improves upon EXP's protection with clearer harmonics and greater durability. If EXP and XT are brothers in a sibling rivalry, XT is definitely the overachiever.
XT Takes EXP A Step Forward
EXP VS. XT
XT is EXP across every string: XT is a further continuation of high performance, extended life strings that retain a natural, uncoated feel.
Find Your Favorite Set
No matter your instrument, XT is available in the same versions and variants as your favorite packs of EXP.
XT Best Sellers
Artists Who Upgraded to XT
Sophie Burrell
"The XTs feel super smooth to play. They’re gentle on your frets whilst maintaining incredible tuning stability, they last such a long time too!"
John Notto
"My fat, low end tone is what makes up the Dirty Honey sound. But when I’m soloing and filling in between riffs, I want the flexibility and playability of a lighter gauge string. With XT 10-52 I have the best of both worlds."
Chris Thile
"D'Addario mandolin strings have long been the standard bearer of tone and playability."
Pat Metheny
"I'm incredibly impressed. I'm usually more focused on the notes rather than the strings. But with XT, there's evenness and clarity that really jumps out."
Andy Falco
"D’Addario XT strings give me added durability and strength without changing the tone or feel of my strings. They hold up on tour or in the studio."
Say Goodbye to Sonic Sacrifices
Dampening
We took inspiration from our EXP innovations and put XT to the test. The result? The harmonics of an XT string ring out as long and clear as those of an uncoated string.
Say Goodbye to Sonic Sacrifices
Dampening
We took inspiration from our EXP innovations and put XT to the test. The result? The harmonics of an XT string ring out as long and clear as those of an uncoated string.
Strum Longer
Strength
Maintain the power in your power chords. Strength tests prove that plain steel XT strings are up to 40% stronger than standard strings.
Strum Longer
Strength
Maintain the power in your power chords. Strength tests prove that plain steel XT strings are up to 40% stronger than standard strings.
Stay In-Tune Longer
Tuning Stability
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests have proven that XT strings stay in tune up to 131% better than standard strings.
Stay In-Tune Longer
Tuning Stability
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests have proven that XT strings stay in tune up to 131% better than standard strings.
Bend Longer
Break Resistance
At two whole steps higher, XT strings are still less than 75% of their breaking point. In the same setting, standard strings are at 90% of their full capacity.
Bend Longer
Break Resistance
At two whole steps higher, XT strings are still less than 75% of their breaking point. In the same setting, standard strings are at 90% of their full capacity.
