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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.

XS Plain Steel Single Strings

5 stars: 8 (89%)
4 stars: 1 (11%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

I haven’t opened them yet (it’s a smaller package than I expected)

I haven’t opened them yet (it’s a smaller package than I expected). Hopefully there are actually 5-qty .008 in there. I wish D’Addario offered more single XS electric gauges because I use particular gauges and end up having to buy a 9.5-44 set just to get the .34 and .44 strings as they don’t offer them in singles (I use 8-10-14-24-34-44 on my 24.75” and build another set for my multiscale). Plus I don’t like the feel of the NYXL’s as much as the XS strings. D’Addario, please add the XS strings to the custom string builder.

Perfect

Perfect. I replace the 12 and 16 with a 12.5 and 16.5 to increase overall tension on the top without sacrificing playability. Adds volume on the high end.

I love the fact that I can buy individual strings

I love the fact that I can buy individual strings, especially the ones most likely to break.

Always easy to deal with D'Addario

Always easy to deal with D'Addario. Shopping is organized and easy to follow. Shipping is fast. Highest quality. I use on D'Addario and have for the last 50 years or so.

I like being able to modify my 12-53 set to have E and B string at 13 and 17 instead of 12 and 16

I like being able to modify my 12-53 set to have E and B string at 13 and 17 instead of 12 and 16. So you allow me to buy individual strings to achieve that goal. Thanks