Manufactured using New York high-carbon steel, and coated with an ultra-thin polymer developed especially by D'Addario, the XSAPB1047 strings for acoustic guitars offer – alongside their typically full phosphor bronze sound – an extremely long lifespan and phenomenal tuning stability on any acoustic steel-string. This set of strings (with the gauges .010, .014, .w023, .w030, .w039, and .w047) is particularly suitable for guitarists who like to bend their notes or apply finger vibrato and don't want to compromise on the quality of their acoustic solos. Still, the D'Addario XSAPB1047 strings provide more than enough power for warm and shimmering chords, with plenty of volume and a balanced sound from the first fret to the last.
D'Addario's XS film coating is ten times finer than human hair, while still reliably protecting the strings from residue and changing temperatures over a long period of time. The coating is imperceptible to the touch, with a playing feel that is incredibly smooth and a sound typical for strings with a phosphor bronze wrap – both resonant and balanced. The core's hexagonal shape (which is another D'Addario innovation) means the contact between core and wrap wire is almost seamless, giving the strings great tuning stability and precise intonation all along the fingerboard. These D'Addario XSAPB1047 strings can be used more or less universally, guaranteeing both finger-pickers and plectrum-style players a great sound from the very first chord.
With their phenomenal durability, their powerful yet balanced sound, and their great tuning stability (even immediately after restringing), the D'Addario XSAPB1047 strings are recommended for discerning acoustic players who are looking to combine a comfortable playing feel, almost like that of an electric guitar, with a powerful sound when playing chords. And over time their seemingly high price, even compared to D'Addario's own more affordable options, soon becomes real value for money, because the innovative coating means the strings simply last much, much longer – while still sounding fresh, bright, and balanced over their entire lifespan, whatever style they're used for.
In the world of stringed instruments, D'Addario is one of the largest manufacturers of strings themselves. The origins of the brand date back to 17th century Italy, but production was moved to New York in 1905 and even today, the brand's strings are still made and further developed in the USA. D'Addario now offers something for every need, from simple and low-priced strings to coated models and Hex-core strings. Apart from strings, the range has been expanded to include various accessories for guitarists, and other brands such as Planet Waves, Evans, Rico, and Pro Mark, which manufacture accessories for various groups of instruments, now also belong to D’Addario.
Whether they're used on a vintage parlour guitar or a big booming jumbo, the D'Addario XSAPB1047 strings will reliably produce their full, balanced sound from the very first note, with all the advantages of their great tuning stability, extraordinary break strength, and ultra-long lifespan, thanks to D'Addario's innovative coating. Their light gauge, from .010 to .047, enables guitarists to play, on the one hand, full and balanced chords with the characteristic shimmering quality of phosphor bronze strings and, on the other, solos bursting with bends and rich vibrato without their fingers ever getting tired. Finally, a quick Thomann tip: The D'Addario XSAPB strings are available in a immense range of very finely graded different gauges in our online shop, so that every guitarist will be able to find something for every guitar.