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XS: The Preferred String of Taylor Guitars
Taylor® Guitars is now switching to D'Addario XS. The instrument maker and the string maker are working in harmony to deliver a whole new level of sonic possibilities.
The Finest Of Guitars Meets The Finest Of Strings
XS is a coated string with maximum life, incredible strength, and superior tuning stability. It is uniquely suited to complement the sound, feel, and performance of Taylor guitars. Click to learn more about the ways that this perfect pairing brings out the best in both instrument and string.
D'Addario and Taylor, A Partnership Built To Last
With a combined century of forward thinking, meticulous attention to detail and industry-renowned design between them, the two companies share a clear philosophy: boundless curiosity and a genuine passion for elevating what’s possible for musicians.
Breakthrough Instruments, Built Around Breakthrough Strings
D’Addario’s position at the bleeding edge of string design and development has made them the perfect partner for bringing Taylor’s visionary instrument designs to life, like the GS Mini Bass, pictured above.
Guitar Maker And String Maker, Working In Harmony
Both companies live, work, and play at the intersection of industry and artisanship. For two companies so aligned in their ethos, the XS collaboration was a natural next step.
ANDY POWERS ON The Interplay of String and Guitar
“The string moves the way that it should in order to make an accurate note. It just feels more musical. The feel is great, the sustain is great… They work really well.”
Experience Excessively Long-Lasting Strings, Any Way You Play
814ce
XS PHOSPHOR BRONZE 12-53
The rich and refined craftsmanship of one of Taylor’s most acclaimed guitars pairs beautifully with the shine, heft, and longevity.
314ce
XS PHOSPHOR BRONZE 12-53
String up one of the best-selling U.S.-made acoustic guitars with the longest-lasting acoustic strings on the market.
417e
XS Phosphor Bronze 13-56
Partner the bold and balanced vibrations of D’Addario XS with rich sound and organic beauty of Hawaiian koa with this superb pairing.
Builder’s Edition 652ce
XS Phosphor Bronze 12 String 10-47
Outfit the octave-rich tones of this classic Taylor twelve string with all the shimmer and stability that D’Addario XS has to offer.
814ce
XS PHOSPHOR BRONZE 12-53
The rich and refined craftsmanship of one of Taylor’s most acclaimed guitars pairs beautifully with the shine, heft, and longevity.
314ce
XS PHOSPHOR BRONZE 12-53
String up one of the best-selling U.S.-made acoustic guitars with the longest-lasting acoustic strings on the market.
417e
XS Phosphor Bronze 13-56
Partner the bold and balanced vibrations of D’Addario XS with rich sound and organic beauty of Hawaiian koa with this superb pairing.
Builder’s Edition 652ce
XS Phosphor Bronze 12 String 10-47
Outfit the octave-rich tones of this classic Taylor twelve string with all the shimmer and stability that D’Addario XS has to offer.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JIM D’ADDARIO, BOB TAYLOR, AND ANDY POWERS
Bob Taylor and Jim D’Addario are two giants in their field with storied histories, remarkably similar ethics and inarguable stature. Along with Andy Powers and Jason Verlinde, they sat down for a wide-ranging roundtable discussion on the past, present, and future of an industry they helped to define.
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