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10-52

Name: 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom, XL ProSteels Electric Guitar Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: EPS540
Price: 10.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Regular Light Top/Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings

$10.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Code Value: 150 Points Code Value: Not Applicable

Product Details

SKU: EPS540

XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest electric guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels offers a super bright, crunchy tone, and increased sustain. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, creating an extraordinarily bright tone that will cut through any mix. This 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom gauge set has a deeper low-end than Regular Lights, balanced with comfortable playability.

Ideal For: Metal, All Genres, Nickel free

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

D’Addario’s brightest electric guitar string.
Stainless steel wrap wire produces enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, creating an extraordinarily bright tone that will cut through any mix.
Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL ProSteels are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
XL ProSteels sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL010	E4	0.010 in	16.2 lbs
PL013	B3	0.013 in	15.4 lbs
PL017	G3	0.017 in	16.6 lbs
PSG030	D3	0.030 in	23.4 lbs
PSG042	A2	0.042 in	24.0 lbs
PSG052	E2	0.052 in	19.7 lbs

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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.

Bright & Brilliant Tone

D'Addario XL ProSteels utilize an exclusive corrosion-resistant steel alloy that delivers super-bright tone without shrill overtones. They offer a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.

Becky Plays XL Pro Steels

"These were the first bass strings I fell in love with. I could truly comprehend the differences between these and the strings I used before. These are great for bass players who want to be heard!"
– Becky Baldwin

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Bryan Plays XL Pro Steels

"D'Addario strings sound sound how I want a bright stainless steel string to sound. They have better longevity than any other string I've tried, and they're always great right out of the box."
– Bryan Beller

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Steve Plays XL Pro Steels

"D'Addario strings provide me with rich definition while giving me all of the bump I need in the low end."
– Steve Bailey

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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.

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.

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.