D'Addario XS Coated Strings - 3 Month Longevity Test
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Longevity test on the new XS coated strings from D'Addario - looking at the difference in sound between the strings freshly installed, compared to 3 months later, with regular heavy playing and tuning changes in between.
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The audio was captured using two AKG P170 condenser mics with a Focusrite Scarlett interface.
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UK guitarist, Sean de Burca, named as one of the top 30 acoustic guitarists worldwide by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, alongside Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner and more.
"From harmonics to percussive slapping to agile fretboard dancing, this southpaw knows a thing or two about getting the most sound possible out of his guitar. On his three full-length releases on Bandcamp, the self-taught guitarist shows he isn’t afraid of taking risks." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2014
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You literally beat Stevie T in the Acoustic Guitar battle! Congratulations!
I mean, let's be honest, it's not exactly surprising that fingerstyle is going to be really hard for a shredder. :)
Thanks so much for visiting my channel! I really appreciate your support!
@@SdeBurca You’re welcome!
Ridiculous playing! Great stuff man, glad you like them.
Thanks so much man! Absolutely love them! Stoked to have had the opportunity.
Thanks for the in-depth review! I’ve been eyeing the XS string line and contemplating ordering a set, so now I may give them a spin. I would never have guessed they’re coated, by the sound.
The instrumental songs (originals?) sounded so good. Very balanced with a broad range. Your playing is exceptional! Great stuff 👏
Yeah they definitely have that favourite uncoated phosphor bronze texture, but longer lasting!
Thanks so much!! Yes about 90% originals played here, many of which are on my EPs and album, available on Spotify and Bandcamp, links in the description box 🤘
Beautiful playing!!!
Thank you!! 🙌
Put them on my Recording King Series 11 OOO and also my FGX3 Yamaha Red Label. Have used Elixir PBS for the last 15 years exclusively and have tried many, many different brands and always back to Elixir. With these D’Addario XS’s I am converted. Amazing tone, playability and resonance/bending. These are without question the best strings now.
Really pleased to hear you’re enjoying the strings! Similar situation for me. My go-to strings have always been regular D’Addario uncoated phosphor bronze, going on 10+ years. The XS have knocked them off the top spot!
Bro... same. 15 years with Elixir, and FINALLY one better in tone and equal in durability.
I'm here because of Steve T ... little Hell-o from France 🖤
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Come for the strings review, stay for the performance, inspired and motivatee by everything, thanks man. 🤟🤟🤟
Really pleased you enjoyed the video! Thank you!
Hey Stevie T sent me lol that video you just did with him was 😎 and making him play 1-800 cars for kids was epic 😃
Thanks so much for visiting my channel! So pleased you enjoyed the video! Kars4Kids had to be done! 😂
Thanks for the review, can't wait to purchase them!
Ur riff with on StevieT was Sick Man ‼️
Thanks so much! I’m so pleased you enjoyed it!
👍🏿🤘The strings sound great. But your playing…way way better! Wow.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! 🙌
Just put them on ...they didn’t have the elixirs so he suggested them and I was like what the heck ...and I love them so far ..day one . On a seagull qit S6.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying them! 🤘
So did the xs still sound good after months of using?
GIVE THIS MAN SOME LIKES AND SOME SUBS!!
HE DESERVES IT!!!
Do you know if anyone has done an ELECTRIC comparison between XT and XS?
When I compared the accoustic XT and XS, I was deeply disappointed with the XS because I heard such great stuff.
1) First off, the XT’s are more totally balanced and the XS leans toward treble tones, so there was less bass. I prefer balanced strings, so I’m not sure what’s accounting for the difference - maybe it’s the different cores, coating process, or both?
2) The XS was WAY too slick. My fingers were sliding off the sides while playing. I never had that problem with the XT’s.
3) I do like the tighter response that sounds a bit less muddy on the XS. I wish they could do that with the XT and they’d be perfect for me. So that bummed me ever so slightly about my beloved XT’s because now I feel like I’m missing out on a great XS feature, lol.
4) The XS had to be changed much sooner than my XT’s. The XT’s can make it 2-3 months no problem. The XS barely made it to 6 weeks. I thought they were supposed to last even long than the XT, but apparently not. I don’t have sweaty/dirty hands and the conditions were identical - guitar on my stand in my apartment’s bedroom. The XS coating was coming off faster, which meant they started corroding sooner. The strings just gave out and started to sound nearly dead around week 4.
I’m probably missing something, but those were my main takeaways.
So I went back to using the XT’s. The big bummer about being a little muddier sounding is a trade off I’m okay with. They were just too slick and too treble-leaning, among the other issues. I’m hoping D’addario will take what they’ve learned with the XS and figure out how to tighten the string response so they’ll also sound as clear as the XS while retaining everything else I love about them.
That being said, I’m now looking for similar comparisons with the electric XT/XS counterparts. I can’t seem to find ANY side-by-side video demos and longevity tests. Do you think that’s something you can do for a future video?
Thanks!
Oh, I’d also love to see a comparison of the Acoustic XT vs. XS vs StringJoy Foxwoods if you can make that happen. 😉
thanks bro... really help me out
Same - didn't like the fraying of the popular branded coated strings etc - especially under my nails on the right hand. XT were a big improvement but not enough to drag me away from my Newtone faves - will try these though.
Yeah it was the fraying under my picking hand on the competitor brand that really got distracting, combined with the super thick/slippery coating, just wasn’t for me. The XT felt like a gateway back to coated strings though, gave me some hope that coated strings could be a new favourite. XS though, they have indeed knocked my favourites (D’Addario uncoated phosphor bronze) off the top!
XS don't fray
Fantastic playing! What gauge strings do you use? 12/53? 11/52?
Thank you so much man! I’m using 13-56 here.
I hated the xt on my acoustic electric but I did like the classical hard tension xt on my classical Merida DCBK-15
I bought a set and can't wait to try them out. But one thing I was amazed at is that they are more expensive than Elixir strings.
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them. I think the extra cash spent on these provides a coating that doesn’t fray so quickly.
In my place elixir is rm5 more expensive then it tho
Hey
Nice review
Would you recommend the light gauge version of the strings or the medium ones that you have used for this review?
Thanks
Thank you! That depends entirely on what you’re most comfortable with and what tunings you’re going to use. If you’re in E standard most of the time, light gauge (12-53) might be best, if you’re going lower than that I’d suggest medium gauge (13-56).
Beautiful playing!! What tuning is that?
Those performances would just be so much better with brighter strings. 80/20.
yeah but you wouldn't get that warmth tone
I fingerpick a lot of Jason Isbell songs on my 2019 MartinD18.. what strings you recommend? Currently I own the XS 13/56 DAddario
Hi, may I know how did you mic your guitar? Also thanks for the review
I used two AKG P170 mics, one at the 12th fret and another towards the lower part of the body of the guitar. I also use a K&K Trinity pickup (mic and transducer combo).
Show off!
Better when its older its sounds fuller
I almost bought the XS strings. But I went with my elixir 12's I will give them a whirl next time. I find the elixirs do fray when you use a heavy pick and aggressive playing style. They seem to hold up well with just finger picking. But my main reason is they last a while for me. I play about 1-2 hours a day. I get about 2-3 months out of them.
Yeah the biggest difference I felt was the fraying and thickness of the elixir coating. I’m not usually a fan of coated strings, for that reason. However I’m super excited about the XS as they provided at least 3 months heavy playing with little fraying, all whilst benefiting from a thinner/less distracting coating 🙌
Big difference- the highs are gone, but it still sounds coherent
Do you think nylon is better or that? Please let me know, I love to hear about that
Had it for 4 months and starts to corrode..play for around 8 hours during lockdown just for fingerstyle without pick..wash hand before play..wipe string after end of day..humidity around 70..and yes now the color looks like your pic..bass strings abit dead..😁 thinking to try Elixir phosphor next..
You should not wipe such coated strings after playing, because otherwise the coating goes away and your strings will rust and die sooner.
@@carmelodistefano1572 it’s just a normal wipe with microfiber cloth..not the pinch kind of wipe..I also use Dunlop 65 string lube now on my Elixir..I also keep my capo clean..tone wise I would say the xs is better when it’s new but again that depends on the tonewood..
Mindful of information. In 40 yrs I’ve played but bro you educate easy even old, sorry older men at 52 like me😂Strings sound great mate need to get them for a try. Staysafe pal🌍✌️
Stevie T sends his regards.
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Great :D
Thank you 🙌
came from stevie t
Same.
Thanks so much for visiting my channel! I really appreciate your support 🤘🤘
whose steve t?
Ola. Eu assisti eu comprei encordoamento daddario xs 011 estranho que acorda (G) ela estar como descascando e normal isso a que vcs testou deu esse desgaste mesmo de 1 mês
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So I really enjoy the tone of the strings but G strings is flaking after a 3 hour show. See if they hold 3 hour show tomorrow.
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you are a legend bro. i would love to learn few techniques from you if you feel comfortable. 😅🥰😍 and hell yeah, thanks stevie t. 😗
So grateful for your support! Thank you so much! Feel free to ask anything about techniques 😃
@@SdeBurca ty for your reply, brother. 😇🥰. I would love to know the finger-style technique for the starter like me 🥰. 🙏🏻
I'm Broken!!!
Just installed this for the first time I am live musician daily. Always Elixir Nano. 3 to 4 hours daily on stage sweating and pounding in the last set. always changing strings every 3 shows as I snap strings on the 4th show. I will get back to you will use them until break point. What is more important for me is the durability of the tone.
Came from Stevie T.
Opeth much?
How do these compare to Cleartone?
90 days? And how many hours a day did you play those strings?
An average of 1-2 hours per day, however some days would be more.
Where can I buy this Xs box?
XS should now be available at all main music stores/websites. I’m pretty sure the large white box in this video was just a limited promo item sent to D’Addario artists.
@@SdeBurca oh ok. The box just looks amazing so wanted to get that box and not just the strings hehe😁
Is the string rusty after 3 months?
Nope! No rust or discolouration, just some slight fraying where the pick touches the string.
@@SdeBurca Okey thanks, I will try it soon
EB Paradigm forever. And 3 months warranty.
XT are TREATED, XS ar COATED. This from D'Addario.
more expensives than elixir......
@Elyon Alone Indeed. D'addario is also the only string company that draws and plates their own wire, instead of just buying the wire from someone else and just assembling the strings. In fact, they sell a lot of their wire to their competitors. They love it too ! 😅