best. Post Dec 08, 2019 #1 2019-12-08T03:37. D'Addario EXP vs Elixir Nano? Quantity: Product Reviews; Description; Recently Viewed Items; Write a Review. tranmatthew92. [GEAR] [QUESTION] D'addario XT vs D'addario NYXL? The technologically advanced alternative to coated acoustic strings, Price: $20.81/£22.25 | Material: Treated phosphor bronze. Cryogenically processed strings with greater tuning stability, Price: $6.09/£6.99 | Material: Cryogenically-processed steel. Thicker strings will sound fuller, with a more rounded low end, and on balance they tend to be louder. BA1 1UA. SKU: DAD_XTAPB1253. Free Shipping. $13.99. The 80/20 bronze Earthwood range offers this Extra Soft Silk And Steel iteration, which adds a layer of silk between the wrap and steel core to make playing easier on your fingers. The New York company’s EXP range should be on your list. Better price point than the EXPs ($13 instead of $15), slightly softer, smoother feel IMO. AU $39.99. As the industry’s leader in innovation, D’Addario engineers are driven to constantly challenge the status quo through continuous experimentation and development of new machinery, materials, and processes. They are likely competing with Martin here … D'Addario EXP strings compared to Elixir by Brian the Snail » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:18 am I've read various views of the Elixir strings - some people rate them but others think they lack the bright tone of 'normal', uncoated strings. 42 6. 42 6. 4.7 out of 5 stars 15,453. I like the light-medium (.012-.056)...    (The G B E strings are light gage, and the E A D are medium). Available for 6 and 12-string acoustic guitar ranging from extra-light to medium gauges. 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,014. To this day, i remember my amazement at being able to hear his finger noise on the strings..... maybe its a desirable artifact...like people hear on vinyl recordings? Watch *NEW* D'Addario EJ Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 3 Pack. 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MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. EXPs are like EJs that have had 1-3 hours of play time but last 2.5-3+ times longer depending upon the season (sweat). $13.99 D’Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light Tension – Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze, Offers a Warm, Bright and Well-Balanced Acoustic Tone – Pack of 3 Sets. Quick View. It's a little easier to move around on them, but not as much as you might think. Review Summary. 100% Upvoted. User Name: Remember Me? Re: XT D'Addario Mandolin Strings? I happen to be one of the few who prefer polywebs to nanowebs. They might be classical by name, classical by nature, but the custom-extruded treble strings are produced by a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled laser. LGOberean Doctor of Teleocity. They are a little tighter feeling for bends compared to the XL110s, … Here's a generic guide to acoustic guitar string gauges: Make Offer - 3-PACK of D'Addario XTAPB1253 XT Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze, 12-53 D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings 3 Pack Nickel Bronze Light 12-53 $23.98 New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Joined: May 31, 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas. Sort by . hide. D'Addario XT Acoustic Guitar Phosphor Bronze, .012 - .053, XTAPB1253 $ 14.99. I prefer the deep (growl for some guitars) low string tone and hammer on performance the D'Addarios have in general, but do use Elixirs on my travel guitar. XT Classical strings combine D'Addario's famous Pro-Arte treble strings and silver-plated wound Composite basses with an extended lifespan treatment, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. (20) 20 product ratings - 3 Pack D'Addario EJ15 Acoustic Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze 10-47 Extra Light. 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,972. Price: £5.99/$9.99 | Material: Phosphor bronze. D'Addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings combine D'Addario's most popular acoustic alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. I have been a D'Addario user for almost 40 years. D'Addario XTAPB1047 XT 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .010-.047 Extra Light .010-.047 - Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings. D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar StringsNever Fade Away - D'Addario XT Strings last 4 times longer than traditional uncoated strings without sacrificing the tone or feel that players know and love. We've also taken a look at acoustic strings at a variety of price points, covering off budget and more luxurious strings for your instrument, whether you're rocking a cheap acoustic guitar or a top-level strummer. 16 comments. michael55tele. Their sound, consistency, and durability are unrivaled in my book (of all the brands I've tried over the years, I've broken almost no D'Addarios). Light: .012 .016 .025 .032 .042 .054 $15.90. It promises a mellower sound with reduced finger noise that could prove useful for recording sessions. All my 7 of my acoustics are on EXP PB lights or mediums right now. $29.00 $34.99. Elixir 80/20 Bronze Polyweb coating vs. D'Addario 80/20 Bronze XT. Phosphor bronze strings tend to sound a little darker and warmer than bronze. AU $15.99. 4.7 out of 5 stars 26,859. report. Elixir 80/20 Bronze Polyweb coating vs. D'Addario 80/20 Bronze XT Elixir 80/20 Bronze Polyweb coating vs. D'Addario 80/20 Bronze XT. Available for 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars ranging from … Posts: 130 D'addario vs Elixir strings. Price: £/$8.99 | Material: Silverplated copper wrap and mutli-filament core on wound strings, extruded nylon on treble strings. $30.99 D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings Regular Light, 10-46. This item D'Addario XTAPB1253, XT Acoustic Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze, Light, 12-53 D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings Elixir 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Sets Ultra-Thin Nanoweb Coating - Light (0.012 - 0.053) XT will be widely available this September for Acoustic, Electric, Bass, and Classical Guitar, as well as Mandolin and Banjo. I just put my first set of XT mediums (XTAPB1356) on my 1994 Bourgeois JOM. When it comes to selecting the best acoustic guitar strings for you, there are a few considerations to be made about material, gauge, and price. For players who are still building strength in their fretting hands, thick gauges can make for a chastening playing experience, especially if you are a finger-picker or like to play fast runs and bend your strings. Age: 67 Posts: 12,226. 100% Upvoted. While there is a coating that provides much longer string life, there is no sacrifice in sound or feel so I can go on stage confident that my guitars are strung up with the very best strings on the market." AU $36.99. If you’ve got a classical guitar, you’ll need nylon strings. But not all. These strings are made to stay, … Behind every set of D’Addario strings are over three centuries of fine craftsmanship. D’Addario — Making strings for over 300 years. On my GC-5 the D'Addarios took a bit of the edge off the trebles, which is to my taste. 80/20 Bronze strings give your acoustic an unparalleled shine, delivering crisp, bright, projecting tone that can fill a room. ... D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light Top/Medium Bottom, 12-56 4.6 out of 5 stars 777. Available for 6-string electric guitars ranging from super light to light top/heavy bottom gauges. D’Addario XT strings feature high … These acoustic guitar strings are made in the USA with lasers! I've used Monels on all of my mando's and guitars for years but I tried a set XT on my Kentucky KM956 a year ago and I'm on my third set on the same mandolin I still use Monel (Mangan & Martin) on my Weber Absaroka and my A2. Besides the price difference, I mean. String Tension Chart ; Item # Note Diameter Tension-E: 0.012 in: 23.36 lbs … Among the best coated strings for acoustic guitar, Price: $17.99/£15.99 | Material: Nanoweb-coated phosphor bronze. This is simply a great-sounding acoustic guitar string that's durable and fit for all styles of playing. This is a highly anticipated string, from our point of view, and something D'Addario has worked on for a long time. Free postage. D'Addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings combine D'Addario's most popular acoustic alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. $13.99. I have used D'addario phosphor bronze for years but have experimented with Elixir form time to time. Elixir is the first name in coated guitar strings, and this coated phosphor bronze light/medium hybrid (0.013-0.053) set has been treated with Nanoweb, which not only keeps the strings fresh longer, and protects the entire string, but reduces finger squeak. Free postage. I was told by another person to check out the Elixir Acoustic String 80/20 Bronze Polyweb coating 10|47 Extra Light. I like that string and it makes much less squeaking noise when my left hand moves between frets. There’s also a claimed longer life than some other phosphor or 80/20 options. Take a look at your guitar, too. Please refresh the page and try again. In a set of classical strings, the top three strings are made from clear or rectified nylon, with the bottom three typically using bronze or silverplayed copper wire wrapped around a multi-filament core. Classical guitar strings are referred to as having high or low tension, with high tension strings offering a heavier feel and low tension a more easy to play feel. The XT strings by D’Addario seek to grant your wish. The polyweb coating was too thick and pealed off.. XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings combine D’Addario's popular, bright acoustic alloy with an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, … D'Addario XT Acoustic Guitar Phosphor Bronze, .012 - .053, XTAPB1253. michael55tele. I got the XT's in PB 12-53's. $14.99 $ 14. Customers who … D’Addario claims that its coating offers more of the natural feel you get with uncoated strings, while still having the life-extending benefits of the coated types. Matt,   I don't know the answer to the pricing question. Do you prefer and use mainly phosphor bronze or 80/20 strings? $30.95 $38.95. D’Addario Pro-Arte Laser Selected Classical Strings, 9. High Quality Guitar Multi Tool String Winder & Cutter in Gift Bag 4.6 out of 5 stars 136. D’Addario XT strings are available for all of the main acoustic and electric guitar-family instruments including guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo, as well as classical guitar. What is the difference between D'addario's new XT strings and their NYXL set? For some players that is worth it. Treated to extend lifespan and boasting an excellent frequency response and feel, they also present excellent value, which is why they head up our best acoustic guitar strings guide. Ernie Ball Earthwood Extra Soft Silk And Steel, 8. Thank you for signing up to Musicradar. Manufacturer: D'Addario. 42 6. They look and feel almost identical to Martin Lifespan 2.0's to me. Right off the bat I noticed that the XT strings had a bit of the slippery feel I don't like about the Elixirs, but not as much, and that seemed to die down over the course of the first hour or so. The price is almost the same, but I can't find out what actually separates them. Silver Supporting Member. Extra-light gauge: 10-47 The XT strings by D’Addario seek to grant your wish. This must be a great acoustic guitar string to use once you’ve dropped three grand on a Hummingbird and find yourself paying for a top-quality string with the loose change in your pocket. 99. General Acoustic Guitar Discussion : The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: D'Addario EXP vs Elixir Nano? $25.99 . On my previous guitar, I use the D'Addario Acoustic 80/20 Bronze XT 10|47 string. Materials £14.99. Password: Register: FAQ: Calendar: Mark Forums Read: Page 1 of 3: 1: 2: 3 > Thread Tools #1 09-19-2005, 02:19 PM … Happy. 1 Review . ... Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings: Ernie Ball Acoustic Guitar Strings: Fender Acoustic Guitar Strings: GHS Acoustic Guitar Strings: John Pearse® Acoustic Guitar Strings: Brass strings have plenty of top-end jangle, nickel strings have warmer tone, make an excellent vintage choice, as does monel – a nickel-based alloy that many guitarists swear by for getting the best out of their tonewood. I've had them on my GC-5 and on my Voyage-Air, and on both I replaced them with D'Addario EXP lights. In recent years coated guitar strings have made huge advances in terms of tone and feel, and are becoming an increasingly popular choice among acoustic players who want to extend the life of their strings. Gauges I got the XT… Coated strings invariably enhance higher frequencies, too, but these benefits do come at a price – quite literally, as coated strings are typically more expensive. D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Never Fade Away - D'Addario XT Strings last 4 times longer than traditional uncoated strings without sacrificing the tone or feel that players know and love. Special Financing! … Matt, In my case the strings that come on a guitar are usually off in a short time, so i can't say anything about the originals on your D18, but as a side note unless you're using flatwounds (& even then).... you'll get some string noise. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Post Jul 28, 2020 #1 2020-07-28T13:32. Registered User : Join Date: Dec 2013. D'Addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze 13-56 D'Addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze 13-56 AU$34.99 Buy Now. D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Never Fade Away - D'Addario XT Strings last 4 times longer than traditional uncoated strings without sacrificing the tone or feel that players know and love. Main marketing point seems to be how long they last, so obviously I can't comment on that yet. The best acoustic guitar strings for a brighter sound, Price: $11.99/£11.99 | Material: Aluminium bronze. D'Addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings combine our most popular acoustic alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. D'addario vs Elixir strings User Name: Remember Me? Main marketing point seems to be how long they last, so obviously I can't comment on that yet. Hi, I find the string that the string that come with the brand new Martin D-18 that I purchased a few weeks ago is very hard to … Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. michael55tele. XT … They will go on my J45 which is currently sporting Straight Up Strings. D'ADDARIO PRO ARTE CLASSICAL NYLON CORE - NORMAL TENSION EJ45. Heavy: .014 .018 .027 .039 .049 .059. Sale D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings. The price is almost the same, but I can't find out what actually separates them. They have ultra-pure steel SP core wire and are available in 80/20 and phosphor bronze sets, while 12-string and acoustic baritone players are also catered for. Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. When I add the tensions all up, the XT … I’ve confirmed that D’Addario EXP coated strings are being discontinued in favor of the XT strings. Registered Member. … D'Addario XT Electric Nickel Plated Steel strings combine D'Addario's most popular electric guitar alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. I am not an Elixir fan – I just do not like the tone. from $29.00 $89.98. Looks like D'addario is releasing NYXL strings with a micro-coating for enhanced longevity. D Addario Uncoated vs EXP vs XT string tension question. ... Elixir 11052 Nanoweb Acoustic Guitar Strings Light 12-53. Returning to the old nickel-based alloy blend of monel results in a softer touch and warm tone, to bring out the inherent tone in your acoustic’s wood. The string gauge - the thickness or diameter of the string - has an impact on your tone and technique, and on your guitar. This thread is archived. If you are a folky strummer, heavier might be a better option. Available for 6 and 12-string acoustic guitar ranging from extra-light to medium gauges. Martin MA540T Authentic Acoustic - LifeSpan … Extra light: .010 .014 .023 .030 .039 .047 Better price point than the EXPs ($13 instead of $15), slightly softer, smoother feel IMO. D'ADDARIO ACOUSTIC PHOSPHOR BRONZE EJ16 - 12-53 LIGHT. They’re more durable, too. These acoustic guitar strings are made from D’Addario’s wildly popular phosphor bronze alloy and provide the durability of a coated string with the feel of a non-coated string. Post Dec 08, 2019 #1 2019-12-08T03:37. They sound warmer, last just as long, and the coating doesn't seem to flake off as quickly as nanowebs. Our biggest piece of advice would be to pick up a few options and get restringing and experimenting! $26.99 Elixir 11052 Nanoweb Coating 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar 6-Strings, Light .012- .053 Gauges, White Black Red Blue. D'Addario EZ920 85/15 American Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Medium Light . 1 year ago. I'd love these to be a middle ground for Slinkies and Elixirs. D'Addario XT Coating. D'Addario XTE0942, XT Electric Guitar Strings Nickel Plated Steel, Super Light, 09-42 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,981. Quick View. Elixir 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Sets Ultra-Thin Nanoweb Coating - Light (0.012 - 0.053) 4.7 out of 5 stars 22,053. We highly recommend sampling a range of coated strings from various brands in order to narrow down your preferences. Developed with US acoustic guitar giants Taylor, Elixir’s Nanoweb HD also provide a solid, pronounced low-end and bright highs, with less of the finger squeak that can be a nails-down-the-blackboard moment when playing. D'Addario … Acoustic guitar strings are commonly made of bronze, phosphor bronze, brass, nickel, silk and steel. $1 per month for 24 months Or $1 $ 1 /month § for 24 months . This thread is archived. I put the XT strings on my Starla since it's my main guitar for my Sunday gig, and it's a pain changing strings on the Bigsby. The Aluminum Bronze set has a nice natural playability, with the copper and aluminium wrappings over Maraging steel hex core promising long life without coating. Extended Life - Natural Feel Stand the test of time with strings that endure. I've got Elixir Optiwebs on a couple guitars and they are generally a little more lively sounding and have a nice slick feel but they are a bit stiff on bends almost like they are fighting me. 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