Daddario XTE1052 Light Top/Heavy Bottom

String Set for Electric Guitar

Successor to the famous EXP140 strings
Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .030w, .042w, .052w
Roundwound
Material (winding): Nickel-plated steel
Microscopically fine, moisture-resistant coating on all 6 strings that does not affect the sound or playing feel
Manufactured from high carbon New York steel in combination with a "fusion twist" process for fastening the ball ends that delivers maximum break resistance and tuning stability
Made in the USA

Available since August 2019
Item number 470928
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
String gauge 010 - 052
Strength of the strings 0,010" – 0,052"
Material Nickel Plated Steel
G-String Wound No

£12.30

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Best strings on the market!

Matti H 28.02.2022

I've been using these strings in D standard on a 25,5" scale length guitar for some time now, and I must say, I've grown to love these strings more than any other I have tried. They sound great, and more importantly, they feel great to play, and for a long time too. With diligent string cleaning, these strings easily last double or triple as long as a standard set of uncoated strings for me personally. In terms of feel, I'd describe them as 70% uncoated, 30% coated (think Elixir Nanowebs). So they lie somewhere between the two extremes, and that happens to suit me very well. They're grippy enough that you don't slip and slide all over the place, but still noticeably smoother than uncoated strings. Excellent!

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Excellent feel and sound

Vorath 07.06.2021

I'm using these in drop C tuning and they feel great.
Nice bright sound and they are loud even acoustically.

They feel slightly smoother that non coated strings but i find that pleasant, especially on the higher, non-wound string.

No way yet to see how long the coating will last but i can say that they maintain the sound much better than any other set of non coated i ever used.

Recommended

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My favorite strings ever

Elias Lang 31.10.2021

These for over the last year have been always my go to strings. The tone and shimmer stays the same for months and they feel so good and easy to play on. Another benefit is the point system D’addario has. The more you get. The more stuff you can get from their website. I’m saving up for a thermos!!!

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Perfect sound, great durability

kubass666 07.01.2023

Using them on PRS CU 24 D or DropC tuning. Love that combo.
Durability, sure during summer heat they may be gone after half day playing but for practicing I noticed they loose spark after cca 3 weeks however still quite fun to play even after 7 month.
Maintenance: after each plying I am using Dunlop65, no rust

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