D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings | 11-52 Custom Light

Enhanced Life + Warm Tone + Fingerstyle-Friendly Feel

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. Engineered at D'Addario's Farmingdale, New York production facility, these strings deliver the rich, resonant sound that made phosphor bronze a legend—now upgraded with advanced corrosion resistance for extended performance.

The XT 11-52 Custom Light gauge is a favorite among fingerstyle players and those who prefer a slightly lighter touch than standard light strings. Offering the perfect compromise between the easy playability of a light set and the full-bodied projection of a medium set, these strings respond beautifully to delicate fingerpicking while still delivering enough volume and warmth for strumming and flatpicking.

The XT coating provides superior protection without sacrificing the warm tone and natural feel of uncoated strings. Whether you're fingerpicking intimate passages or strumming with authority, these strings respond with clarity, warmth, and dynamic range that suits any acoustic style.

• Advanced Corrosion Resistance: XT coating protects every string from sweat, humidity, and environmental factors, significantly extending string life while maintaining the natural feel and warm tone you expect from phosphor bronze.

• NY Steel Core: D'Addario's exclusive high-carbon NY Steel core wire provides superior break strength and pitch stability, ensuring reliable performance through aggressive playing and frequent tuning changes.

• Phosphor Bronze Wrap Wire: Delivers the warm, balanced, and richly harmonic tone that has made D'Addario phosphor bronze the industry standard for over five decades.

• Fusion Twist Technology: Patented manufacturing process enhances tuning stability and intonation precision, keeping your acoustic guitar sounding its best from the first strum to the last.

• Natural Feel & Tone: Unlike thick-coated strings, XT maintains the familiar, responsive feel of traditional uncoated strings while delivering enhanced life—so you get the best of both worlds.

• Custom Light Gauge (11-52): This "tweener" gauge offers the ideal balance for players who find 12s too heavy and 10s too light. The .011 to .052 range provides a comfortable, responsive feel that is especially well-suited for fingerstyle playing, intricate picking patterns, and extended sessions, all while maintaining excellent projection and tonal depth.

Choose XT when you want the longevity and stability of advanced protection without sacrificing the traditional, authentic feel and warm tone of your favorite acoustic strings—especially when your playing style demands sensitivity and nuance.

Tech Specs (11-52)

• E (1st): .011 | Phosphor Bronze / NY Steel Core

• B (2nd): .015 | Phosphor Bronze / NY Steel Core

• G (3rd): .022 | Phosphor Bronze Wrap / NY Steel Core

• D (4th): .032 | Phosphor Bronze Wrap / NY Steel Core

• A (5th): .042 | Phosphor Bronze Wrap / NY Steel Core

• E (6th): .052 | Phosphor Bronze Wrap / NY Steel Core

NY Steel core with hex-core construction provides superior dimensional stability and enhanced durability for precise intonation—ensuring your fingerpicked melodies ring clear and your chords remain articulate and balanced.

If you're a fingerstyle player, a light-handed picker, or simply someone who prefers a more forgiving feel without sacrificing tone, the D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 11-52 Custom Light strings are your ideal match. These strings offer the perfect middle ground—easy on the fingers, yet full and warm in tone. And with XT's advanced corrosion resistance, you get extended string life without compromising the natural feel, warmth, or tuning stability you depend on. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or playing intimately at home, these strings stay fresh, stable, and reliable—so you can focus on your music, not your gear.

Upgrade your feel. Keep your warm tone. Experience XT Phosphor Bronze today.