Detail 01
High-carbon steel
Forms the string's core construction.

Independent shopping perspective
For a guitar-string setup that calls for one .011-size selection, this D'Addario XS Plain Steel single lets you buy that string on its own. Use it to supplement an existing combination or choose it as part of a fully customized selection. Its high-carbon steel construction, corrosion-resistant wrap wire, and computer-controlled winding are paired with XS-series tuning and intonation stability for aggressive playing.

Strong match
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What matters in use
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 01
Forms the string's core construction.
Detail 02
Intended to retain clarity and resist dulling over time.
Detail 03
Used for consistent, precise string production.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is sold individually.
This version carries the 0.011 size designation.
Yes. The XS series is designed to maintain tuning and intonation during aggressive playing.