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12.5-54

Light Plus Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings

$19.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 350 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: XSAPB12554

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. 12.5 – 54 Light Plus is a perfect combination of Light and Medium gauges, featuring medium tension bottom strings and lighter tension on top.

Ideal For: All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

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

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Tension
XSPL0125	E4	25.300 lbs
XSPL0165	B3	24.800 lbs
XSPB0245	G3	31.900 lbs
XSPB034	D3	33.400 lbs
XSPB044	A2	31.500 lbs
XSPB054	E2	26.000 lbs

FAQs

How do I restring my guitar?

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How do I tune my guitar?

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How can I extend the life of my strings?

There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:

1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario XT or XS strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance.

5 stars: 3 (75%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (25%)

These light plus strings sound great on my Taylor GS Mini. With slightly lighter gauge than mediums, they are a great choice that provides some comfort without sacrificing tone and volume.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Once again my order has been botched by D'Addario.

I just received a UPS email indicating that the package from D'Addario could not be delivered to the address shown. The address D'Addario placed on the shipping label was an address I EXPRESSLY asked in my email of July 20,2026 NOT TO USE. In that email I provided another address to use which was completely ignored.

So here I am nearly a month after I placed this order, and paid for it, with no product after TEN (10) emails sent and received regarding this order!! Secondarily, I am beyond belief that D'Addario has placed such a low priority to making certain I received my order, especially since I paid for this order on July 6th.

At this point I feel there are only two (2) options that I will be satisfied with due to the COMPLETE ABSENSE of even a morsal of good customer service:
1) Send a new order TODAY VIA UPS OR FEDERAL EXPRESS - Next Day Delivery to the address I included in my email of 7/20/2026.

Jackie Larkin
27521 Old Highway 80, Space 45
Guatay, CA 91931

2) Provide me a complete refund of this order IMMEDIATELY. Not tomorrow, not next week, but IMMEDIATELY.

Jackie Larkin

Just what I needed for my tuning.

Dont look anywhere else!

The D'Addario Tone Lives On In Every String

XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers the highest level of protection for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS is the most innovative string ever created.

Mike Dawes Plays XS

"XS strings are perfect for the studio - super smooth while reducing finger noise without sacrificing tone. I can't wait to take them on tour!"
– Mike Dawes

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Greg Koch Plays XS

"I will say that I love these strings. They sound great, feel great and take a pummeling for a long time and maintain both a great tone and feel"
– Greg Koch

Seiji Plays XS

“XS sounds and feels better than any coated string I’ve played. After playing for two weeks straight, I didn’t notice any change from the day I put them on. They have a longer life and I also like their slickness.”
– Seiji Igusa

Tom Bukovac Plays XS

"Great sound. I don't normally go for coated strings of any kind but these are the best I've tried."
– Tom Bukovac

Marcin Plays XS

"Before D'Addario XS, I boke three strings on a nine date tour of China. Since I started playing XS, I've played over 30 shows, and not a single one broke. What does that say?"
- Marcin

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.