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product_id: 147328980
title: "Acoustic Guitar Strings, XT Phosphor Bronze Coated, XTAPB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "KD 8.10"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/147328980-acoustic-guitar-strings-xt-phosphor-bronze-coated-xtapb1253-light-gauge
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
---

# Extended corrosion-resistant life Light gauge 12-53 for versatile play 131% better tuning stability Acoustic Guitar Strings, XT Phosphor Bronze Coated, XTAPB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** KD 8.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that outlast, outshine, and outplay.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Acoustic Guitar Strings, XT Phosphor Bronze Coated, XTAPB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** KD 8.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Playability:** Light gauge 12-53 strings offer smooth tension and easy fingerwork, perfect for both fingerpicking and strumming pros.
- • **Join the Players Circle:** Register your strings and earn exclusive rewards—because great gear deserves great perks.
- • **Tone That Warms the Soul:** Phosphor Bronze wrap wire ensures a rich, balanced warmth that suits every genre from folk to indie rock.
- • **Stay in Tune, Play Longer:** Advanced NY Steel core with Fusion Twist tech delivers 131% better tuning stability—never miss a beat in your jam sessions.
- • **Built to Last, Made in the USA:** Premium corrosion-resistant XT coating extends string life without sacrificing natural feel—crafted with pride in New York.

## Overview

D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings combine cutting-edge corrosion resistance and Fusion Twist technology to deliver 131% better tuning stability and extended lifespan. Featuring a warm, balanced tone from premium phosphor bronze wrap wire and a light 12-53 gauge, these USA-made strings offer effortless playability and durability, ideal for professional musicians and passionate hobbyists alike.

## Description

Since D'Addario introduced Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings in 1974, they've been synonymous with warm, well-balanced tone. XT Phosphor Bronze offers that and more, boasting enhanced break resistance, better pitch stability, and longer life than our standard phosphor bronze strings. The XT coating delivers advanced corrosion resistance, while still retaining the warm tone and natural feel of the uncoated string. Beneath the coating, these XT acoustic strings are constructed with a NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, affording tonal versatility with added resilience, excellent for a wide range of acoustic styles.

Review: My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Strings !!! - These have been my FAVORITE guitar strings recently. I used to use Elixirs but I got sick of the extremely smooth and glidey feeling from the strings. I love these strings because they have that great natural feel while still lasting a few months without needing to be changed. They have a beautiful ringing and deep tone that I never get tired of. Will they outlast Elixirs? Probably not. But they are perfect for me and I enjoy the process of changing my strings so that does not bother me.
Review: Great sound, Easy to tune, Easy on the hands - 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.

## Features

- EXTENDED LIFE - XT Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.
- WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
- STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XT Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than other acoustic strings.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XT acoustic guitar strings come with a code, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – These strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07TGX59RB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #363 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #15 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Color Name | Bronze |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,226) |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2019 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.011 ounces |
| Item model number | XTAPB1253 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.76 x 0.98 x 4.76 inches |
| Size | Light, 12-53 |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Bronze
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze

## Images

![Acoustic Guitar Strings, XT Phosphor Bronze Coated, XTAPB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ABb9eG2xL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do these new strings compare to exp, or is it just marketing same strings with new package?  people report issues with breaking strings, humm???**
A: Thanks for the question. I worked on the development and launch of the new X-Series at D'Addario. This is a new coating material that is thinner and more durable than EXP, giving the strings an extended lifespan without affecting the natural tone or feel of the strings. We're now also able to coat all steel strings in the set, including plain steel strings. In regards to string breakage - we're using our NY Steel wire which is a stronger steel alloy, along with our Fusion Twist process which reinforces the twist making XT strings a much stronger and more durable string. Breakage can occur for many reasons that are unrelated to the string; without seeing the issue in the context of the guitars set-up, tuning, among other variables it's difficult to say why a string broke. I can tell you that I've been playing these strings for the last three years as they've been developed and I haven't broken a single string.

**Q: are these strings balls or ball less ?**
A: If they are for acoustic guitar they have "balls."

**Q: ?To Andres re: strings breaking guitar - you used steel strings on a nylon string guitar....**
A: Using steel strings on a guitar designed for nylon strings could damage the neck

**Q: How do you know what size string to get??**
A: Look up make and model of your guitar on the net, or call a local music shop that sells your guitar. They, in most cases, list or know what string size came on your guitar originally. Buy that gauge. The size of each string is listed on the string pack. 
  If you do change string gauge, a local luther may have to widen out the string slots or change the nut to accomodate the new size.  Hope this helps....Phillip

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Strings !!!
*by V***T on January 12, 2026*

These have been my FAVORITE guitar strings recently. I used to use Elixirs but I got sick of the extremely smooth and glidey feeling from the strings. I love these strings because they have that great natural feel while still lasting a few months without needing to be changed. They have a beautiful ringing and deep tone that I never get tired of. Will they outlast Elixirs? Probably not. But they are perfect for me and I enjoy the process of changing my strings so that does not bother me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound, Easy to tune, Easy on the hands
*by A***E on October 25, 2020*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product. Well made
*by N***N on January 17, 2026*

Great strings. Very dependable and great sounding. Tunes up fast.

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Guitar Strings - XT Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - XTAPB1253 - Extended String Life with Natural Tone & Feel - For 6 String Guitars - 12-53 Light
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