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D’Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 12-53 – 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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Light, 12-53
1-Pack
Brand D'Addario
String Gauge Light
Color Bronze
Instrument Acoustic Guitar
String Material Type Phosphor Bronze

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  • MOST POPULAR – Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set. The EXP16 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, D’Addario 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 .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053.
  • MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario 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 D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out.

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D’Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 12-53 – 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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Product Description

Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set, the EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings that deliver the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get the familiar warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone of uncoated strings but with 4 times more life. These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this break-resistant, high-carbon steel wire delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability. Your strings will sound as good at the end of a show as they did during the first set of the night. D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience to bring you the most durable, consistent and enduring guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out. Unlike other coated strings that are wound then coated, D’Addario 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. And thanks to the corrosion resistant packaging, the strings are always fresh. The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053. Since 1905, D’Addario has been providing artists and players with the tools they need to perform their magic. As musicians ourselves, we have the unique ability to engineer products that inspire other musicians. The D’Addario family’s vision, creativity, passion and tradition have made us the world’s largest musical instrument string manufacturer. We put our family’s heart, soul and love for making music into every string and instrument accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.


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EXP NY Steel String Strength

D'Addario EXP strings are created using advanced proprietary machinery. Starting with a micro-coated wrap wire that is precision drawn, EXP strings with NY Steel are then wound normally to maintain feel and tone. The only difference a player will notice is that the string lifespan is a minimum of 4 times longer.

EXP NY Steel Pitch Stability

D'Addario EXP strings with NY Steel deliver the natural, vibrant sound of regular phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze acoustic strings with an unparalleled pitch stability. EXP strings not only last substantially longer, but they hold their tune better than any competitor strings.

Phosphor Bronze 80/20 Bronze Coated Phosphor Bronze Coated 80/20 Bronze
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers like the feel, durability, value, string and ease of use of the instrument parts and accessories. They mention that they feel more like regular strings, outlast other coated strings and stay tuned over a much longer time period. They also appreciate the sound quality, saying that the strings are the best for getting the job done.

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416 customers mention362 positive54 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the strings. They mention that they sound good, hold their tune well, and maintain a tone nearly identical to when they were new. They also appreciate the even tonality across all strings, and the fact that they reduce string noise when sliding up the neck. That said, some say that the strings are easier on their fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced.

"...These strings are absolutely amazing. Their sound quality is amazing, full, balanced, and long-lasting...." Read more

"...The strings are easier on my fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced...." Read more

"...They sound so good and hold their tune well. They feel good too. The response from them is insane!..." Read more

"These are solid strings for acoustic guitar. They have a great sound and I prefer the Phosphor Bronze over the 80/20 strings...." Read more

218 customers mention190 positive28 negative

Customers like the strings. They mention they are great, playable, and slicker than un-coated strings. Some say the strings are not very high gauge, making them easy to play. Overall, customers are satisfied with the strings' quality and performance.

"...These strings are absolutely amazing. Their sound quality is amazing, full, balanced, and long-lasting...." Read more

"...They sound so good and hold their tune well. They feel good too. The response from them is insane!..." Read more

"...It's been a few months since then and the strings are still in good shape, and they still give off a great tone." Read more

"...These are decent strings but don't have the same tonal response as the Elixirs that I need from my acoustics, so I'll keep paying the extra three..." Read more

150 customers mention135 positive15 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the strings. They mention that they hold up well, are stronger, and tuning stable. Some say that the strings are amazing right out of the pack.

"...These EXP16, are amazing right out of the pack.The strings are easier on my fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced...." Read more

"...They're incredible! I feel like I won't use anything but these on all my acoustics...." Read more

"These are solid strings for acoustic guitar. They have a great sound and I prefer the Phosphor Bronze over the 80/20 strings...." Read more

"Exact replacement for the old strings. Nice bright tone. Good quality, fast shipping." Read more

130 customers mention117 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the strings. They mention that they last longer and sound better than the Fender strings. The strings are a long time reliable string maker and rarely lets them down if ever. The tone lasts much longer on the mediums than it does on the lows. They stay tuned over a much longer time period and any tuning that ends up being needed is minimal. They hold their tone right until you take them off.

"...Their sound quality is amazing, full, balanced, and long-lasting. I can maneuver much more easily on these strings...." Read more

"...They feel good, seem to outlast other coated strings, and don't suffer from the associated trade offs coated strings are known for..." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...They sound better and last longer. Don't forget to wipe your guitar strings down after you play. Strings will last longer!" Read more

107 customers mention89 positive18 negative

Customers generally like the value of the strings. They mention that it has a great sound quality and is a good price. Some say that the strings are the least expensive coated strings they've found. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of this product.

"...I bought these from Amazon because they have a good price for them and I wanted an extra set to put in my Takamine case...." Read more

"...for a particular guitar/player/sound, but for me this was well worth the cost to give them a try. I recommend you do too." Read more

"...And Amazon's price is a good value for the money....better than most sources. So these are now my "go to" strings now for my Alvarez." Read more

"...Plus these cost less than the Elixer strings I have been using. I haven’t had these very long so I can’t comment on how long they will last." Read more

76 customers mention60 positive16 negative

Customers like the brightness of the pickups. They say that they are extra bright, work well on an acoustic or acro electric, and give off a nice warm tone. They also mention that the bass presence as well as nice upper end sparkle, and amazing lows, mids, and highs.

"Exact replacement for the old strings. Nice bright tone. Good quality, fast shipping." Read more

"...These EXPs are my Goldilocks strings, not too bright, not too mellow just right!..." Read more

"...These .10 strings are bright and full and coated. Love it!..." Read more

"...with this guage, my strings project very loudly and are bright yet very deep and beautiful. love them and so glad they worked for my purposes!" Read more

74 customers mention60 positive14 negative

Customers like the feel of the strings. They mention that they feel very natural and smooth, and they sound great. Some customers also mention that the strings don't sound like coated strings and run very smooth as they play.

"...They sound so good and hold their tune well. They feel good too. The response from them is insane!..." Read more

"...I also find that they are more comfortable to play than any other strings I've used, and I have used them all...." Read more

"...In fact, I'm unable to discern a perceptible difference. They feel great, they sound great, and they last long enough to justify the slightly higher..." Read more

"...Amazing tone and comfortable to play." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers find the strings easy to use. They mention that they sound nice, are easy to play on, and make the guitar easier to play. They also mention that the strings are much more playable and do not feel tacky on their fingers. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the strings.

"...These EXP16, are amazing right out of the pack.The strings are easier on my fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced...." Read more

"...Ease of pressing is also slightly better but not as much as I'd have liked...." Read more

"...I went with these coated strings and they feel great and easy to play, which was exactly what I was looking for...." Read more

"...remember what gauge my old Elixir strings were, but these are much more playable and they give off a nice warm tone from my old Epiphone guitar...." Read more

My search is over!
5 Stars
My search is over!
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.
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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.
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