d'Addario EXP 38 discontinued ?

[Tony Burns]

My new Guild f-1512 ( 12 string ) states that it came with EXP 38 , but they are listed as discontinued -they were like 18-20 bucks - new versions are like 25 -
seems to me its the same strings but with a new name and a high price -
any 12 string coated strings in lights that are more user friendly ?
( Yes i am a budget minded person )

[BrunoBlack]

According to D’Addario— “XT has replaced our successful EXP line as an excellent coated option, while XS utilizes our new, ultra-thin coating to bring a premium coated offering to players who want it.”

It’s explained here:

https://support.daddario.com/hc/en-u...-discontinued-

[merlin666]

Yes it has been impossible to find 12-string exp at a tolerable price for some time. I only have one pack left. Took advantage of the 1000 point offer last month and got a set of XS to try out. We can only hope that some sales for the new strings come up once their novelty has worn off.

[Brucebubs]

Am I right in saying the new XT's are similar to the old EXP's in that they are treated first then wound ... whereas the new XS's are wound then treated (dipped) like Elixirs?

[BrunoBlack]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

Am I right in saying the new XT's are similar to the old EXP's in that they are treated first then wound ... whereas the new XS's are wound then treated (dipped) like Elixirs?

I think that’s correct. From the link above:

What is the difference between XT and XS?

XT and XS are coated using two different methods. Because of that, XT strings last longer than standard non-coated strings, and XS strings last longer than XT.

XT is made with a treated wrap wire, which results in an extended lifespan over similar non-treated strings, as well as a natural feel.

XS is coated using a film coating which generally lasts even longer— delivering maximum string life—and affords a smooth feel. Each string satisfies a particular need in the market. XT has replaced our successful EXP line as an excellent coated option, while XS utilizes our new, ultra-thin coating to bring a premium coated offering to players who want it.

[rmp]

Originally Posted by Haasome

I think that’s correct. From the link above:

What is the difference between XT and XS?

XT and XS are coated using two different methods. Because of that, XT strings last longer than standard non-coated strings, and XS strings last longer than XT.

XT is made with a treated wrap wire, which results in an extended lifespan over similar non-treated strings, as well as a natural feel.

XS is coated using a film coating which generally lasts even longer— delivering maximum string life—and affords a smooth feel. Each string satisfies a particular need in the market. XT has replaced our successful EXP line as an excellent coated option, while XS utilizes our new, ultra-thin coating to bring a premium coated offering to players who want it.

They do both last a long time.

I've had a set of XTs on one of my taylors for 6+ months now. I'm going to change them maybe today, but honestly, they still sound really good, and they appear just about as new.

I'm on my second set of XS for my 814CE, the last set I used for close to 5 months, and I changed em one day because I had a few sets, and I was bored. They really didn't need to be changed.

in contrast to Elixir Nanos, which I've always liked, but they just shred and become a general mess after about a month / month and a half.

The XTs are a little brighter to my ears than were the XS sets when you just put them on, I'd love to hear if anyone else got that same impression.

At the same time I tried some Gibson PB coated, they were great for like 4 months,, then one day, they were just as dead as I've ever heard strings go.

I am thinking I'll be running with the XS sets for a while.

not cheap, mail order about 18, in the stores, closer to 20.

but, with the life span, not really too much to complain about cost wise.