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D'Addario XSAPB1256 XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light Top/Medium Bottom 12-56

Model XSAPB1256
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Light trebles, Medium basses: a 12-56 acoustic set with XS coating for basses that carry and leads that stay supple.

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D'addario

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 tensions176.0 lb
CoatingXS
Wrap wirePhosphor 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.

Line12-56 offeredDetail
D'Addario XS Phosphor BronzeYesBasses .025 to .056
Elixir Phosphor Bronze NANOWEBYes, Light/MediumBasses .024, .035, .045, .056
DR Dragon Skin+Yes, DAP 12/56Coated wrap wire
Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0NoLight 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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