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EXP IS NOW XT
Experience the latest improvements from the world of treated strings with XT.
XT IS EXP EVOLVED
For those who have grown to love the performance and dependability of EXP, XT is the next step in the world of treated strings. While both are born from the same desire to offer extended life with a natural, uncoated feel, XT utilizes EXP’s breakthrough coating technology and applies it across all six strings in the set. XT improves upon EXP's protection with clearer harmonics and greater durability. If EXP and XT are brothers in a sibling rivalry, XT is definitely the overachiever.
XT TAKES EXP A STEP FORWARD
SIX STRING PROTECTION
XT Offers twice the protection of EXP by treating all six strings with a significantly thinner coating that rings out as long and clear as an uncoated string.
EXTRAORDINARY BREAK RESISTANCE
With high carbon NY Steel cores and plain steels, XT strings provide incredible breakage protection to stay strung up longer than EXP.
REMARKABLE TUNING STABILITY
Take advantage of XT’s extraordinary tuning stability and bend beyond the competition with Fusion Twist technology, which has been proven to improve tuning stability up to 131%.
EXP VS. XT
XT is EXP across every string: XT is a further continuation of high performance,
extended life strings that retain a natural, uncoated feel.
EXP StringsStandard Treated String |
XT StringsEnhanced Treated String |
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Number of Treated Strings |
3-4 (Wound Strings Only) |
All 6 (Wound and Plain Steel) |
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Extended Lifespan |
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Fusion Twist |
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NY Steel Hex Core |
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Pre-Treated Wrap Wire |
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Wrap Wire Construction |
Round Wound |
Round Wound |
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Natural Feel |
FIND YOUR FAVORITE SET
No matter your instrument, XT is available in the same versions and variants as your favorite packs of EXP.
SOPHIE BURRELL
"The XTs feel super smooth to play. They’re gentle on your frets whilst maintaining incredible tuning stability, they last such a long time too!"
JOHN NOTTO
"My fat, low end tone is what makes up the Dirty Honey sound. But when I’m soloing and filling in between riffs, I want the flexibility and playability of a lighter gauge string. With XT 10-52 I have the best of both worlds."
CHRIS THILE
"D'Addario mandolin strings have long been the standard bearer of tone and playability."
PAT METHENY
"I'm incredibly impressed. I m usually more focused on the notes rather than the strings. But with XT, there s evenness and clarity that really jumps out."
ANDY FALCO
"D’Addario XT strings give me added durability and strength without changing the tone or feel of my strings. They hold up on tour or in the studio."
Choose XT For Your Instrument
No matter your instrument, XT is available in the same versions and variants as your favorite packs of EXP. Take the next step in treated strings today.
SAY GOODBYE TO SONIC SACRIFICES
DAMPENING
We took inspiration from our EXP innovations and put XT to the test. The result? The harmonics of an XT string ring out just as long and clear as those of an uncoated string.
STRUM LONGER
STRENGTH
Maintain the power in your power chords. Strength tests prove that plain steel XT strings are up to 40% stronger than standard strings.
STAY IN-TUNE LONGER
TUNING STABILITY
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests have proven that XT strings stay in tune up to 131% better than standard strings.
BEND LONGER
BREAK RESISTANCE
At two whole steps higher, XT strings are still less than 75% of their breaking point. In the same setting, standard strings are at 90% of their full capacity.
SAY GOODBYE TO SONIC SACRIFICES
DAMPENING
We took inspiration from our EXP innovations and put XT to the test. The result? The harmonics of an XT string ring out just as long and clear as those of an uncoated string.
STRUM LONGER
STRENGTH
Maintain the power in your power chords. Strength tests prove that plain steel XT strings are up to 40% stronger than standard strings.
STAY IN-TUNE LONGER
TUNING STABILITY
Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests have proven that XT strings stay in tune up to 131% better than standard strings.
BEND LONGER
BREAK RESISTANCE
At two whole steps higher, XT strings are still less than 75% of their breaking point. In the same setting, standard strings are at 90% of their full capacity.
