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D’Addario EXP26 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 11-52 – Offers a Warm, Bright and Well-Balanced Acoustic Tone and 4x Longer Life - With NY Steel for Strength and Pitch Stability

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Size: Custom Light, 11-52


Style: 1-Pack


Features

  • MOST POPULAR Pursue your passion with DAddarios most popular coated acoustic guitar string set. The EXP26 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings delivers the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get a warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more life than uncoated strings.
  • WITH EXCLUSIVE NY STEEL These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel that delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability.
  • COATED THEN WOUND Unlike other coated strings, DAddario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone.
  • STRING GAUGES The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .011, .015, Phosphor Bronze Wound .022, .032, .042, .052
  • MADE IN THE USA DAddario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only DAddario strings are sealed inside and out.

Item Weight: 0.011 ounces


Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 0.39 x 3.94 inches


Item model number: EXP26


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 9, 2006


Color Name: Bronze


String Gauge: Custom


String Material: Phosphor Bronze


Number of Strings: 6


Size: Custom Light, 11-52


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    • Strings.
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
Very pleased with the strings.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by jeremy webster
    • my allaround favorite.
Size: Extra Light, 10-47 Style: 1-Pack
these play easy sound their are alot of good strings on the market these are my go to when someone is getting tired of thier guitar i put a set of these on its like magic thier playing again.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023 by BB
    • Best strings I've ever used!
Size: Medium, 13-56 Style: 1-Pack
I've been playing guitar for only four years although I've progressed in skill very quickly, and these strings made a MASSIVE difference in my sound quality. I thought that I needed a really expensive guitar in order to get great sound, and, although that's true to an extent, strings are just as important if not more important. I was using the D'addario Phosphor Bronze Custom Light (two levels smaller than medium gauge) because of recommendations from friends, and they just dulled so quickly and got covered in dead skin. The strings also weren't very easy to maneuver on with slides and chord changes. I was pretty frustrated with D'addario, and I switched to Dean Markley Alchemy GoldBronze Medium Gauge strings, and they were definitely better than my previous strings I mentioned as using. I tried these strings because I had heard that Andy McKee uses them, but then I found out that he had switched to these strings, the EXPs, and I was skeptical at trying them at first because of my prior experience with D'addario and the fact that the Dean Markleys I was using at the time were better than my old D'addarios. However, I figured that, if Andy switched from the DMs to the EXPs, then I would follow suit. Andy McKee personally told me on his facebook that the EXPs were better in his opinion, so I took the plunge, and I don't regret it one bit. These strings are absolutely amazing. Their sound quality is amazing, full, balanced, and long-lasting. I can maneuver much more easily on these strings. I'm just so pleased with them, and I don't see myself switching any time soon unless I somehow find better strings. Hopefully I will, but I think these will be my strings of choice for now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2012 by guitarlifter
    • Great product
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
Great product
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023 by Nauman
    • So worth it.
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
I can’t believe these are still available for sale. Every decent guitar seems to come with these, but they don’t sell them in stores anymore. Amazing tone and comfortable to play.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023 by Jared
    • My search is over!
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
Review Image by Max Kookage Max Kookage
This opinion is based on my small body guitars, a Gibson LG-3 and Eastman E15-SS, w/ Adirondack top, Rosewood back/sides and a 24-3/4" scale lengths.. I flatpick, fingerstyle and light strum on these without any issues. My usual strings are D'Addario EJ16, But I don't like the way they sound at first. Too bright, then perfect after a few days of playing them in.This is the string I settled on after bouncing around from Martin, Elixir, Ernie Ball etc.... Basically, I've been searching for a couple years for strings that match this guitar and I'v finally found them. These EXP16, are amazing right out of the pack.The strings are easier on my fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced. The only thing I'd note, is that they are a little sticky when bending, but it's not a deal breaker. Again, I can't believe how loud and clear my little guitar is with these on it. I love this (Eastman) guitar a lot, and this made me appreciate just what a special guitar it is. I mean, this thing is already a little boom box, but with these strings it got even louder and clearer. I could't imagine getting a better sound than what I've got going with these strings.We'll have to wait and see how long they last, but if my experience with this manufacturer is any indicator, I won't be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018 by Max Kookage Max Kookage
    • Love These!
Size: Medium, 13-56 Style: 1-Pack
I have used both these strings and the ones that are a step higher from them (blue label EXP 16) which have a brighter sound to them, almost bluegrass-y compared to these. My breedlove came with these pre-strung and they last forever! One of the women I play with really hammers on her strings and she can still get several months use out of them before having to change. I play less frequently and managed to keep on pack on for almost a year before I noticed a quality difference. If your hands sweat a lot when you play, you may notice a bit of discoloration on them where your fingers lay the most frequently (for me it's around G on the low E and C on the A string). I haven't noticed a difference in sound, just color. These are not much thicker than the EXP16's however they do not feel as flimsy in your high strings. The sound difference between these and the 16's is that these have a bit of a richer sound and louder bass. If you have controls on your guitar you can change the balance a little bit, however these will still feel lower and fuller than the 16's even if they are balanced differently. If you really hammer on the strings when you are strumming, I'd recommend these over the 16's just because I feel like they are less likely to snap. The coating doesn't disturb your playing at all. These are probably my favorite strings I played on including elixirs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2014 by Kate
    • These are Good Strings
Size: Custom Light, 11-52 Style: 3-Pack
I've purchased coated strings from other manufacturers as well and they've all been good. For me, coated strings only have one advantage. They reduce string noise when sliding up the neck. The coating slows corrosion and can make the strings last longer if you don't play that often or have a guitar you seldom play. But I play the same guitar about ten hours a week and still wear these, and other coated strings, out in 5 - 6 weeks. And, coated strings don't sound as good to me. It comes down to preference and need. I prefer to change my strings more often for about half the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021 by Gregory P.

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