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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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.
The most innovative coated string ever created.
A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.
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.
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 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.
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.
A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.
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.
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 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.
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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Let that iconic D'Addario tone ring out. With XS, harmonic overtones remain full and bright after many hours of playing.
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests prove that fusion twist plain steels stay in tune better than standard strings.
A variety of gauge packs form the foundation of the XS acoustic guitar string family.
Get the same standout XS protection, long life, and tone for your electric guitar.
Play bolder for longer with XS, in a specifically formulated set for your mandolin.
