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product_id: 5475103
title: "D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "¥2848"
currency: JPY
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5475103-daddario-accessories-xlr8-string-lubricant-cleaner
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# Extends string life significantly Reduces friction for faster playing Minimizes finger noise for cleaner tone D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** ¥2848
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock lightning-fast riffs and pristine tone—because your strings deserve the VIP treatment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** ¥2848 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/5475103-daddario-accessories-xlr8-string-lubricant-cleaner)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pocket-Sized Power:** Compact, airtight metal tin keeps your lubricant fresh and travel-ready for gigs or practice.
- • **Glide into Greatness:** Experience frictionless strings that let your fingers fly with unmatched speed and precision.
- • **Tone That Turns Heads:** Enhance your guitar’s natural voice with cleaner, richer, and more vibrant sound quality.
- • **Effortless Application:** Easy-to-use applicator wipes on smoothly—no mess, no fuss, just instant performance boost.
- • **Play Longer, Replace Less:** Protect your strings from wear and tear, stretching their lifespan and saving you money.

## Overview

D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner is a premium synthetic formula designed to reduce string friction, extend string life, and minimize finger noise. Packaged in a durable airtight metal tin, it ensures long-lasting freshness and easy portability. Trusted by musicians for enhancing playability and tone, XLR8 is a must-have for serious guitarists aiming to elevate their performance and protect their investment.

## Description

Product Description Planet Waves XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner Planet Waves XLR8 lubricates and cleans your strings for faster playing and longer life. Simply wipe the easy to use applicator up and down your strings and enjoy the frictionless feel of the strings allowing you to play faster while also experiencing less finger noise and enhanced tone. Packaged in an airtight metal tin that will prevent XLR8 from drying out prematurely.Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more. From the Manufacturer Planet Waves XLR8 lubricates and cleans your strings for faster playing and longer life. Simply wipe the easy to use applicator up and down your strings and enjoy the frictionless feel of the strings allowing you to play faster while also experiencing less finger noise and enhanced tone. Packaged in an airtight metal tin that will prevent XLR8 from drying out prematurely.Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.

Review: It works well so far - This actually works to increase glide on the strings & to protect them. Time will tell if I need to change stings less frequently. Easy to apply & compact portable design so it's easy to throw in a case.
Review: Worthy of review - Why did you pick this product vs others?: So often in the guitar world you here, read or watch something dubbed "game changer." I personally don't often write reviews but on this product I think it worthy. It has improved my string sound, my playing ability and my callous maintenance. My expectations were that it would kinda help but it really is a game changer for me. Thanks for a very fine product. Used on three guitars and play on average 3 hours a day. One can of this treatment lasted 2 months.

## Features

- Planet Waves XLR8 lubricates and cleans your strings for faster playing and longer life. Simply wipe the easy to use applicator up and down your strings and enjoy the frictionless feel of the strings allowing you to play faster while also experiencing less finger noise and enhanced tone. Packaged in an airtight metal tin that will prevent XLR8 from drying out prematurely. Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.
- Removes friction for faster playing
- Enhances string life and tone
- Reduces finger noise
- Easy to use applicator
- Packaged in a metal tin for long product life

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005FKF3N4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,774 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #99 in Guitar Cleaning & Care Products |
| Body Material | Synthetic |
| Color Name | Original Version |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,813) |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | PW-XLR8-01 |
| Material Type | Synthetic |
| Product Dimensions | 1.2 x 1.2 x 1 inches |

## Images

![D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VlHIfSodL.jpg)
![D'Addario Accessories XLR8 String Lubricant/Cleaner - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81k5Vm2r2aL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is xlr8 safe for classical strings? i've heard that some string cleaners will dissolve the nylon.**
A: it is mineral oil with fragrance.  I am not sure if there is any solvent in it or not. I wouldn't use any oil on nylon.  it would at the very least soften them and keep them from being in tune.

**Q: Does this work for Bass strings?**
A: Yes. I’ve been using this for several years to clean my bass strings. Works well and extends the life of the strings.

**Q: Can i use to clean violin strings?**
A: Do not use this on violin strings.

**Q: while this product cleans and lubricate the strings as it will normally do, will it be good for the maple fretboard as well? thanks!**
A: Planet Waves XLR8 String Lubricant is very difficult to use in that it is hard to apply to all facets of the strings and it dries out too quickly. I would try something else.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works well so far
*by A***. on May 22, 2025*

This actually works to increase glide on the strings & to protect them. Time will tell if I need to change stings less frequently. Easy to apply & compact portable design so it's easy to throw in a case.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthy of review
*by K***R on June 28, 2025*

Why did you pick this product vs others?: So often in the guitar world you here, read or watch something dubbed "game changer." I personally don't often write reviews but on this product I think it worthy. It has improved my string sound, my playing ability and my callous maintenance. My expectations were that it would kinda help but it really is a game changer for me. Thanks for a very fine product. Used on three guitars and play on average 3 hours a day. One can of this treatment lasted 2 months.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad!
*by K***A on July 26, 2025*

Everything’s fine overall. The only issue is that after just one use, by the second time the sponge already felt dry—as if it didn’t have enough lubricant anymore.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*