D'addario
D'Addario XSAPB1256 XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light Top/Medium Bottom 12-56
Model
XSAPB1256
Light trebles, Medium basses: a 12-56 acoustic set with XS coating for basses that carry and leads that stay supple.
The D'Addario XSAPB1256 is an XS-coated acoustic set that pairs Light trebles with Medium basses: a powerful low end for flatpickers, with lead strings that stay flexible.
What sets it apart
- D .035 at 35.9 lb, the highest-tension string in the set
- Same high E and B as the 12-53
- Phosphor bronze over a NY Steel core, made in the USA
Specifications
| Trebles (Light) | .012 and .016 |
|---|---|
| Basses (Medium) | .025, .035, .045, .056 |
| Sum of published tensions | 176.0 lb |
| Coating | XS |
| Wrap wire | Phosphor bronze |
What it's for
- Bluegrass rhythm with basses that carry
- Keeping the trebles easy for flatpicked leads
Compared with other manufacturers
Few coated lines offer this blend of gauges.
| Line | 12-56 offered | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze | Yes | Basses .025 to .056 |
| Elixir Phosphor Bronze NANOWEB | Yes, Light/Medium | Basses .024, .035, .045, .056 |
| DR Dragon Skin+ | Yes, DAP 12/56 | Coated wrap wire |
| Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 | No | Light 12-54 or Medium 13-56 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a light top / medium bottom set for?
- More bass without stiffening the high E and B.
- Is 12-56 a bluegrass set?
- D'Addario names its uncoated 12-56 EJ19 set “Bluegrass”.
- Do I need to adjust my guitar when moving to 12-56?
- Total tension rises by 15.5 lb; if the neck moves, adjust the truss rod.
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