Acoustic Guitar Strings, XT Phosphor Bronze Coated, XTAPB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

These are fantastic strings. I've tested several brands of strings, and these are by far the best. They are very durable, they produce a great sound, and they are easy on the fingers when fretting. They perform well, they won't break the bank, and the quality is top-notch. For the price, there is no reason why you should not try these. The only issue I've had with them is that the G string snapped when I was retuning after fixing the guitar action. However, he first time I re-strung the guitar with these strings, I had no issues.

Very good quality sound; steely sounding when you strum, but pleasant sounding and does not lean too bright. The sustain is also long. It is not very loud but can get loud enough for yourself and loud enough to be heard on a one story house everywhere(except the busy garage maybe). Easy to tune but let me tell you something before the tuning review. I broke the low E string because I misjudged my octave, so I'll have to buy another one. I haven't changed strings since over half a year. First time I pulled a string, but the string had a safety feature where it won't just come flying about whipping anything it can hit. There was a metal wire inside the coated string which the coated string is coiled over. The metal wire snapped off but coated string where the snapping point is just stretched a little, keeping the metal wire still inside. When all that happened, I didn't injure myself, nor did it give me hypertension; I just heard a soft and quiet bang that let me know I f'd up. I had a weird sequence of fear then massive relief only after I snapped the string. Friendly set of strings. I am currently using the old low E string. I don't know actually if it's the same case with higher note strings. Anyways, like a normal new string it requires stretching. However, this one is very smooth to tune. When tuning, the string wasn't clanging and the pitch do not spike up or down when I spin those tuning handles; just a smooth and gradual increase and decrease in pitching as I was staring at my digital tuner. The strings are very easy on the hands whether you pluck or strum. I can never handle a guitar pick without it slipping so I mainly pick with my fingers and these strings were really amazing. I cleared dust in the wind and sweet child intros easily where I would have struggled with my old strings. I cleared them easy and fast. Some mistakes like plucking a couple strings instead of one gets covered up and even harmonizes well, but in all fairness, some pieces are probably not too sensitive about inaccuracies. The strings are easy to press probably even when your strings are a little too high action. Mine are low action on the nut side so it has been quite effortless. The strings are thin so they kinda seem like they'd cut your finger, but they're comfortably mild and it feels like it would be easy to develop your fingertips(calluses) with these than pushing through rock solid thick strings that are hard to make a note out of. Overall, great set of strings, will be way better when I get the proper low E string soon. Edit: Got my low E string about less than a week ago, and it's just been golden. I really love how these strings sound and how easy they are to play with.

I hadn’t used coating strings in years but after trying these I’m impressed. I’m pretty picky about string tone and these are sound good. I don’t like too bright and this nice. The highs are still nice and clear but not too shrill or bright. Good strong warm bases and middle frequencies

Although I prefer XS a lot of the time these are great strings with a little less coating and more feel to them.

1rst a big thanks to the guy that answered my ? I asked what would make my martins mellow basey sound crisp and like the pro's. He wrote try D'addarioXTAPB1152. Typed it in and here they are. I have been using Martin light silk and steel and sat on them a week wandering will it be better or worse? Tonight I finally put them on. 1rst 2 not happy than saw the strings were wrong. There color system stinks, don't go by that, just look at them. Thickness is very obvious. After I got them on and tuned was very happy. That was the sound I was looking for. So thanks D'addario and a big big thanks to the guy that answered my ? I have ordered several sets if D"Addario. The last set I got was phosphor bronze 10-47 6 string I luv D"Addario's but in this set The D string was dead I have tried letting it stretch, re strung it and it still just thuds. The other 5 are fine. I am not taking them off. I was unable to contact provider. I am not returning them. I will replace the D string with a old martin D silk and steel. It would be nice if U would send me a D string phosphor bronze .030 ga. I will still buy D"Addario's. well it's been some time now and were back to the same guy that turned me on to these string. It was about a Martin acoustic. That's history. I have found that different guitars respond different to different strings. U have to find the 1 that's rt for the guitar. The martin is the only 1 that I have these strings on. The rest are all D"Addario but different typs. I got a new 6 string that cost 100$. Ya really. I wanted 1 that I could just leave out and grab. It's neck had a worp, not to much for a begginner. I took that all out and lowered the bridge saddle. I put a light gauge silk and steel on it but wasn't happy yet. I was playing in 1 night and thought, what If I put a set on that's on the martin. Thanks ta Amazon they keep orders a long ways back. Found them and they are on. The kicker is I have a 100$ guitar that sound like Garth Brooks martin. Thank again to the guy that turned me on to these strings. OK it's 3 yrs later and I have several guitars with these strings on, but reading the reviews again there was nothing on there life. I have a lot of guitars and am mainly a 12 string guy. But last night after 3 yrs I got the martin 6 out again. Yes it is in a martin case but after 3 yrs was still in tune and sounded great. I still use martin strings also. There is alot to be said for both. I like martin extra light silk and steel on my 12 strings, but the D'Addario is great on a 6 . LOL but ya they last a long time.

These strings are simply amazing. I used them on my Fender Acoustasonic guitar and it never sounded better. Also easier on my fingers. Highly recommend them.

I love the value for money functionality ease of Installation the length and the gauge by the way.

these are good, long lasting strings. ( i think i still like EXP’s better