D'Addario XTAPB1253 XT Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light 12-53
The D'Addario XTAPB1253 is a 12-53 set of XT-treated phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings. It's for the player who wants strings that outlast an ordinary set without giving up the feel of an uncoated string.
What sets it apart
- Anti-corrosion treatment on all six strings
- Feels close to a string with no coating
- NY Steel core and Fusion Twist against breakage
XT or XS: two ways to protect a string
D'Addario protects its strings in two ways. XT treats the wrap wire itself: the string ages more slowly and keeps the feel of bare bronze. XS wraps the wound strings in a continuous film, for an even longer life and a slicker feel.
That makes the XTAPB1253 the pick for anyone who dislikes the feel of a coated string but sees their strings go dull too quickly.
Phosphor bronze in a 12-53 gauge
D'Addario introduced its phosphor bronze strings in 1974, and they have been tied to a warm, balanced sound ever since. The 12-53, which the company calls its most popular acoustic gauge, puts the wound G .024 at 30.1 lb and the low E .053 at 24.9 lb: a middle ground between playability and tone.
Specifications
| Treatment | XT, anti-corrosion, every string |
|---|---|
| Gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Wrap wire | Phosphor bronze |
| Core | NY Steel high-carbon steel |
| Made in | New York, USA |
What it's for
- Replacing a standard 12-53 that corrodes quickly
- Fingerpicking or flatpicking with a natural feel
- Staying in tune longer between adjustments
Compared with other manufacturers
Treated strings don't all protect the same part of the string, or promise the same feel.
| String | Type of protection | Stated feel |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario XTAPB1253 | Corrosion-treated wire, every string | Natural |
| Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 | Anti-corrosion treatment | Unchanged, per Martin |
| Ernie Ball Everlast Coated Phosphor Bronze | Nanotreatment of core and wrap wire | Unchanged, per Ernie Ball |
| Elixir Phosphor Bronze NANOWEB | NANOWEB coating, anti-rust plated plain steels | Smooth |
| Cleartone Phosphor Bronze | Patented treatment | Not specified |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between XT and XS?
- XT is a treated wire with a natural feel; XS is a coating film with a smooth feel that, per D'Addario, lasts even longer.
- Treated or plain strings: what do you gain?
- D'Addario claims better break resistance, steadier tuning and a longer life for XT than for its standard phosphor bronze.
- Do XT strings feel coated?
- According to D'Addario, they keep the warm tone and feel of an uncoated string.
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