D'Addario XS Acoustic Phosphor Bronze combines their most popular acoustic alloy with their most advanced string coating technology, resulting in a clear tone, smooth feel, and superior tuning stability — all with the most extended possible string life. Available in Phosphor Bronze for six and 12-string acoustic guitar, ranging from extra-light to medium gauges.

XS is breathing mint life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and a unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers D'addario's highest protection level for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS also features NY Steel high carbon core and plain string wire, along with their exclusive Fusion Twist, for incomparable break strength and tuning stability. XS is the most innovative coated string ever created.

D'Addario XSAPB1152 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 11-52 features:

• D'Addario's most advanced coating technology allows the string windings to be protected entirely from contaminants preserving a lasting, clear tone with maximum life.
• High carbon steel wire and Fusion Twist technologies deliver unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance. Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!
• Less acoustic damping than other coated strings, delivering accurate and pure iconic D'Addario tone.
• The inner packaging features a resealable zip closure for ease of opening and storage of unused strings.

• 1: E - .011
• 2: B - .015
• 3: G - .022w
• 4: D - .032w
• 5: A - .042w
• 6: E - .052w