{"product_id":"set-elec-xs-nickel-lt-wnd-3rd","title":"Daddario XS Jazz Light Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings 12-52 Gauge (Wound 3rd)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nmq08w\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eD’Addario XS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (12–52, Wound 3rd)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eD’Addario XS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings 12–52 (Wound 3rd)\u003c\/strong\u003e are a heavy-gauge, premium coated set designed for players who want \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"271\"\u003emaximum tone, strong low-end power, and ultra-long string life\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wnh3bn\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eXS Coating Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rqm12p\" data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eSignificantly longer lifespan than uncoated strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jacgdh\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eReduced finger noise and string squeak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l7fzkb\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eSmooth playing feel despite heavier gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rjeue6\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eBetter resistance to sweat, corrosion, and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"emj2wt\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eMaintains a more consistent tone over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 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