D'Addario XTPL012 Single Guitar String

D'Addario XT Plain Steel .013 — Coated Replacement String for Electric Guitar

The D'Addario Single XT Plain Steel .013 is a coated replacement string designed for electric and acoustic guitars. Built on D'Addario's high carbon steel alloy — the same wire used in the NYXL line — and finished with the XT coating treatment, this single string preserves the natural brightness and feel of uncoated plain steel while adding corrosion resistance. Players reach for singles like this when a string breaks mid-session, when building a custom gauge set, or when they want to swap one position without replacing the entire pack. The .013 gauge is the standard G-string position in most regular-light electric guitar sets, making it a common replacement choice for both stage and studio use.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .013"
• Material: Nickel Plated Steel
• Core: Steel (high carbon steel alloy)
• Finish: XT Coated
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Compatible With: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
• Number of Strings: 1 (single)

Who This String Is For

The D'Addario XT Plain Steel .013 is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a reliable coated replacement string in the standard G-string gauge. Gigging musicians, touring players, and anyone who sweats heavily during performances will benefit from the XT coating's extended lifespan compared to uncoated plain steel. It's also ideal for players who prefer to mix and match gauges — combining a .013 plain steel with heavier or lighter wound strings to dial in a custom feel and tension. Made in D'Addario's New York production facility, this single string fits any standard ball-end bridge on electric or acoustic guitar.