D'Addario XS XSAPB1253JC Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings
- 5-string set, custom for symmetric tuning
- XS coating for maximum life and smooth feel
- NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire
- Fusion Twist technology for break strength
- Warm, balanced tone
- Replace if defective warranty
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A coated signature set built around one unusual tuning approach, so confirm your guitar and plan before buying. Phosphor bronze gives a warm voice.
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ASIN: B0GLGJZFK1Category: Acoustic Guitar Strings
Overview
A NY Steel core and phosphor bronze wrap wire, joined with Fusion Twist technology, form each string in this D'Addario XS set. The XS coating extends life while keeping a warm, balanced voice and an uncommonly smooth feel.
Long life and a signature tuning are the reason to look: the set was developed with Jacob Collier and Taylor Guitars, with gauges chosen for tension, feel and pitch accuracy. The limit is scope, as it targets the Collier tuning only.
Who it's for
An experimental acoustic player who follows the Collier approach will find the gauges purpose-picked. A player on a regular six-string guitar in standard tuning should buy an ordinary six-string set.
Pros and cons
- XS coating for long life
- NY Steel core and Fusion Twist
- Smooth feel under the fingers
- Gauges chosen for the tuning
- Not a standard six-string set
- Individual gauges not listed
- Warranty is replace if defective only
Performance notes
The steel core and twisted construction give break strength and tuning stability, and the coating slows corrosion. Gauge selection sets tension across the five strings, so pitch stays accurate in the unusual tuning. Phosphor bronze adds warmth.
Specifications
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Coating | XS coated |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Replace if defective |
| Other details | |
| String Gauge | Light 12-53 |
| Set Name | Jacob Collier 5-String Set |
| Sound Profile | Warm, Balanced |
| Core | NY Steel |
| Strings in set | 5-string set |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on a standard six-string guitar?
It is made for Jacob Collier's five-string symmetric tuning, so it does not match a regular six-string set.
What does the XS coating do?
It gives maximum life and a smooth feel, per the description.