D'Addario XSABR1253 12-53 Light 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings

D’Addario XS 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings (12–53) offer brilliant tone, long-lasting durability, and silky-smooth feel—all in the brand’s most popular acoustic gauge. Designed to deliver maximum brightness and clarity, these strings feature a bold 80/20 bronze wrap wire and are enhanced with D’Addario’s revolutionary XS ultra-thin coating that preserves tone while protecting against corrosion.

Built with a high-carbon NY Steel core and advanced Fusion Twist technology, they provide superior tuning stability and break resistance compared to traditional 80/20 strings. The 12–53 Light gauge strikes a perfect balance between tonal richness and comfortable playability, making it ideal for a wide range of acoustic styles.

With XS, you get the shine, strength, and smoothness you need—gig after gig, song after song.

• 12-53 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