Xs vs xt strings

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Xs vs xt strings

XS strings? User Name Remember Me? D'addario XT vs. Have any of you compared the two? Which do you prefer and why? I use the phosphor bronze strings and want the same or similar sound as the EXPs. Originally Posted by Brucebubs. Find all posts by Dustinfurlow. I am currently playing them on my Guild D50 and they sound really great. Nice, well rounded tone. I don't think that they are coated like the EXP strings, but they have some kind of "corrosion resistance" on them.

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We've updated our Privacy Policy and by continuing you're agreeing to the updated terms. The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum. Share Share with:. Link: Copy link. Silly Moustache. Hi, I did a search but couldn't find anything about these. Surprisingly little info about this on their website : "D'Addario XT strings combine high carbon steel cores with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment, giving you enhanced break resistance, pitch stability, and long-lasting performance——all while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings.

Often one of those things left not thought about. What gauge do I use again? What did I buy last time? Were they good? Normal questions all, and in my time in different guitar shops, I have heard all of them. Actually we call them pancakes up here, but you get the idea. We all, if we spend the time and effort, will find strings that we like best in some cases, and care not a whit in other cases. All is fair in that regard. Others, including myself, will prefer the pre mid sixties sound of uncoated Monel strings, particularly on acoustic guitars.

Xs vs xt strings

User Name Remember Me? D'addario XT vs XS strings? XS are coated whereas XT are treated. XS last a long time as well and i can typically easily get months out of a set for my taste with moderately frequent playing time. XTs are uncoated and might sound a little better, but the coating on the XS is so thin one might not notice the difference other than the feel.

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User Name. The XS sets don't have that top end the XTs have, and they don't feel weird, they are more like a set of EJs with just a touch of that "Elixir" feel. I've been using them for about a year now and they quickly became my go-to. I didn't actually try XS except I have one set waiting for my Martin. Join Date: Jan Location: my father's attic Posts: 5, Before seing this thread I didn't realize there were two grades of coated strings by D'Addario. Forums New posts Search forums. UncleJesse Charter Member. These are strings made to stay, with uncompromising performance that never fades away. I Never tried them. I can also echo that XTs are just garbage. Search Advanced search….

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Hanson Senior Stratmaster. They even run "point sales" at half price every once in a while. All times are GMT I'm hoping the strings last a long time,,,I was hoping for a few months but based on what I'm reading here I may get even more time. Have any of you compared the two? You must log in or register to reply here. The cost is a wash if you annualize. Read more posts 17 remaining. Aug 28, -. I remember XS won in the Paul David's string comparison if that means anything. Log in. Nice, well rounded tone. I've been getting mos with either the 12s or 13s. SQL time: 0. Scotto9 Strat-Talker Silver Member.