Daddario Exp26 Phosphor Acoustic Strings
An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier versus the corrosion and wear that may speedily sap the life out of your strings and your sound. EXP coated phosphor bronze strings have a natural round wound feel and sound fresh and bright with a “new string tone” that lasts three to four times longer than conventional guitar strings.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5673 in Musical Instruments
- Size: Custom Light
- Brand: D’Addario
- Model: EXP26
- Dimensions: 3.94″ h x .39″ w x 3.94″ l,
- A D’Addario hybrid gauge, combining light gauge bottom strings with lighter top strings for easy bending
- EXP Coated phosphor bronze for warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more life
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion immune packaging for strings that are always fresh
- Made in the U.S.A. for the most eminent quality and performance
- String Gauges: Plain Steel .011, .015, Phosphor Bronze Wound .022, .032, .042, .052
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Referred to as “Custom Light,” EXP26 strings are a D’Addario primary hybrid gauge and a comfortable compromise for players who want the depth and projection of light gauge bottom strings, but more or less less tension on the high strings for easy bending.
D’Addario EXPs are the most natural-sounding, longest-lasting coated strings available. EXP Coated Technology starts with the most eminent quality wrap wire materials, precision drawn and micro-coated on our innovative proprietary machinery. Strings are then wound normally, delivering tone and feel identical to D’Addario’s world widely known and esteemed acoustic strings, with a minimum of 4 times more life. You won’t believe they are coated!
D’Addario, the world’s biggest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D’Addario’s innovative packaging reduces waste and provides shelter from corrosion. All D’Addario strings are fabricated in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
 Best coated strings on the market
By cdub53
I have tried all of the coated, long life strings and these are by far the best sounding. They also don’t have that “slick” or “wet” feel the Elixir strings have, they feel just like uncoated strings with the same loud, crisp sound as uncoated strings. I am very impressed with these strings and they will be the only strings I use from now on for my Taylor acoustic guitar. Thanks, D’Addario!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
 Good value
By J. Kim
After playing for years with Elixir Nanoweb 80/20′s, I decided to experiment with a few different coated strings. I tried the Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze, Dean Markley Alchemy Gold Phosphor (now discontinued) and these EXP16s. Ultimately, I preferred the Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze the best, but the EXP16 are cheaper and the difference didn’t warrant the extra cost, so I decided to stick with these for now. I wasn’t a fan of the Alchemys because of their rough texture and high tension. The EXP16s are smooth and have a very playable tension, although not as smooth and easy as the Elixir 80/20′s. As far as longevity, these seem to last me about 2 months, which is on par with other coated strings I’ve tried, except for the Elixir 80/20′s which average about 3 months. Uncoated strings last me about a month.
Depending on the style of play, I prefer brighter or warmer strings, but I’d rank the EXP16s somewhere in the middle. It’s a good balance for both strumming and fingerstyle. Even though they don’t project as well as the Elixir 80/20s, they have a very agreeable tone without some of the harsh overtones. For live use with a pickup I’d be more inclined to use the Elixirs, but for unplugged or mic’ed use I like the tone of these.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great sounding set of coated strings.
By Bob
I’ve been using these strings for about eight years, and I also use them on my two Taylor’s (814-CE & I use the mediums on my 710) I agree with the other reviewer in saying they are the best sounding coated string out there. I still use Martin strings once in awhile, but these strings last and improve in sound as they get a few hours of play on them.
Actually I own three other acoustics other than my two Taylor’s and right now they’re all strung with EXP’s. I know people want different sounds from their strings, but I find these to be bright with a great bottom on them, unlike the Elixirs which I find to be unbearably bright with a weak bottom end. These strings sound great with great dynamics on them. Even on my Laguna Grand Symphony (slightly larger than a Grand Concert) they pump out the lows and sparkle on the highs. These on my Grand Auditorium do the same thing, they produce the sound I demand and make a real positive improvement over the other coated strings I’ve used.
The Mediums on my 710 have an endless bottom end and still have great range on the mid’s and treble.
As I said I still use Martin Phosphor Bronze strings once in awhile, but honestly these strings hold up extremely well and sound great. Darn near as near to an uncoated string that you’re going to find.
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