Detail 01
XS coating
Designed to minimize friction, protect the windings, extend string life, and provide a smooth feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000418906
D'AddarioXS Phosphor Bronze Resophonic Guitar Strings 16 - 56
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A coated phosphor bronze resonator set built for warm tone, smooth feel, strong break resistance, and extended life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Resonator guitar players seeking a medium .016–.056 set
- Players who want phosphor bronze’s warm, vintage voice
- Players looking for a smooth coated-string feel and extended longevity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a gauge other than .016–.056
- Instruments other than resonator guitars
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Phosphor bronze wrap wire
Provides the stated warm, vintage tone.
Detail 03
Hex steel core
Supports a balanced voice with projection.
Detail 04
Fusion Twist technology
Contributes to the stated break strength and tuning stability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a medium-gauge .016–.056 set optimized for resonator guitars.
- 02The strings use phosphor bronze wrap wire, a hex steel core, XS coating, and Fusion Twist technology.
- 03D’Addario describes this as its longest-lasting resonator set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments are these strings made for?
They are made for resophonic, or resonator, guitars.
02What gauge are these strings?
They are a medium .016–.056 set.
03Are these coated strings?
Yes. They use D’Addario’s XS coating.
04What tone do they target?
The phosphor bronze wrap wire is described as delivering a warm, vintage tone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Source Id
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