D'Addario XS 80/20 Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings deliver unmatched brilliance and long-lasting performance with an exceptionally smooth feel. Known as D’Addario’s brightest acoustic strings, this set features the revolutionary XS ultra-thin coating, extending string life while maintaining bold, sparkling tone. Crafted with a NY Steel high-carbon core, 80/20 bronze wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, these strings offer superior break resistance and tuning stability compared to standard 80/20s. The 11-52 Custom Light gauge strikes the perfect balance—offering more volume and projection than Extra Light sets while remaining comfortably playable for all styles. Whether you're strumming or fingerpicking, this set delivers shimmering clarity, durability, and smooth playability that lasts gig after gig. 11-52 Custom Light 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings XS 80/20 Bronze strings are the brightest and longest lasting of any D’Addario coated acoustic guitar string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating 80/20 wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic tone, with crisp projection that can fill a room. With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS 80/20 Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than other acoustic strings. XS 80/20 Bronze strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points. XS coated acoustic strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility