Detail 01
0.018 gauge
This is the specific individual gauge supplied in this listing.

Independent shopping perspective
Choose this 0.018 D'Addario XS Plain Steel single when one specific guitar-string gauge is needed for a replacement or a custom build. High-carbon steel shapes its bright, crisp tone and defined notes. The corrosion-resistant wrap wire is designed to preserve clarity over time, while the XS series construction is intended to keep the string in tune and maintain intonation under aggressive playing.

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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
This is the specific individual gauge supplied in this listing.
Detail 02
It is the construction used for the bright, crisp and defined tone described here.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is sold individually, so it can replace one string or contribute to a custom set.
Its corrosion-resistant wrap wire is designed to retain clarity and prevent dulling over time.