D'addario
D'Addario XSAPB1356 XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium 13-56
Model
XSAPB1356
D'Addario's Medium 13-56 set in XS-coated phosphor bronze: more tension, more volume, maximum projection.
The D'Addario XSAPB1356 is a Medium 13-56 set of XS-coated phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings: maximum volume and projection, at the cost of more resistance under the fingers.
What sets it apart
- High E .013 tensioned at 27.4 lb
- Wound G .026 at 35.1 lb
- Hex core for stability and accurate intonation
Specifications
| Set | Medium, .013-.056 |
|---|---|
| Plain steels | .013, .017 |
| Wound | .026, .035, .045, .056 |
| Total of the six tensions | 185.3 lb |
| Protective layer | Ultra-thin XS film |
What it's for
- Getting more volume when strumming with a pick
- Moving up from 12-53 on an acoustic built to take it
Compared with other manufacturers
Coated Medium sets exist elsewhere too, with protection placed differently.
| Coated line | Medium | Where the protection works |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario XSAPB1356 | .013 to .056 | Film on wound strings, polymer on plain steels |
| Elixir NANOWEB | .013 to .056 | Coated wound strings, plated plain steels |
| Ernie Ball Everlast | .013 to .056 | Core and wrap wire |
| Martin Lifespan 2.0 | 13-56 | Anti-corrosion treatment |
Frequently asked questions
- Are 13-56 strings too heavy for an acoustic?
- They take more effort: 185.3 lb of total tension, against 160.5 lb for a 12-53.
- Do I need a neck adjustment when switching to mediums?
- Often a small truss rod tweak, once the strings are tuned up.
- Do XS strings change how they feel?
- D'Addario describes a smooth feel that comes from its film.
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