Let that iconic D'Addario tone ring out. With XS, harmonic overtones remain full and bright after many hours of playing.
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Excessively Long-Lasting Coated Strings
XS is the most innovative coated string ever created. Play more than you ever thought possible and sound better for longer thanks to D'Addario's highest level of protection yet. Experience maximum life, a comfortably smooth feel, and a long-lasting tone that's always ready-to-play.
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XS Mandolin
The most innovative coated string ever created.
10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.
ULTRA THIN COATING
A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.
ULTRA THIN COATING
A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Take an in-depth look at how we test the limits of our strings.
Tone Longevity
EXCEPTIONAL TUNING STABILITY
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests prove that fusion twist plain steels stay in tune better than standard strings.
GET XS STRINGS NOW FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, & MANDOLIN
XS ACOUSTIC
A variety of gauge packs form the foundation of the XS acoustic guitar string family.
XS ELECTRIC
Get the same standout XS protection, long life, and tone for your electric guitar.
XS MANDOLIN
Play bolder for longer with XS, in a specifically formulated set for your mandolin.
