D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Guitar Strings, Custom Medium, 11.5-40 Gauge, Set of 8 Strings

<p>The D'Addario XS phosphor bronze mandolin strings bring you the brand's longest lasting mandolin strings yet. With an XS coating, these warm phosphor bronze strings have a dramatically increased lifespan compared to uncoated strings, while still providing a balanced tone and smooth feel. Made with a NY Steel core and D'Addario's Fusion Twist technology, the XS Phosphor Bronze strings have exceptional break strength and tuning stability over time. The Custom Medium .0115-.040 gauge offers enhanced volume and resonance over Light strings, while maintaining effortless playability.</p> <h3>Play Longer With XS Coating</h3> <p>The revolutionary XS coating gives these phosphor bronze mandolin strings the longest lifespan of any D'Addario string set. The thin XS coating reduces friction and corrosion, protecting the wrap wire to keep your strings sounding their best for far more playing hours compared to uncoated strings. You'll experience much less re-tuning as well, even during marathon practice sessions or long gigs. Breaking strings mid-song will become a rarity.</p> <h3>Warm, Balanced Phosphor Bronze Tone</h3> <p>These strings are wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, prized for its warm, bright and well-balanced acoustic tone. The phosphor bronze provides excellent clarity and note separation, while still having a mellow warmth that makes these strings a pleasure to play. The steel core delivers a strong fundamental tone and excellent intonation.</p> <h3>Smooth Feel From Fusion Twist Technology</h3> <p>D'Addario's Fusion Twist technology gives these phosphor bronze strings a perfectly smooth surface and feel. The revolutionary wrap wire shaping process enhances the strings' flexibility while also improving tuning stability and break resistance. Bends, slides and vibrato come effortlessly. Your fingers will glide easily along the silky wrap wire.</p>

• SUPERIOR TONE - Experience rich warm tones with D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings crafted to enhance your mandolin's natural sound for expressive performances.
• EXTENDED STRING LIFE - Featuring an innovative XS Coating these strings resist corrosion and contamination maintaining exceptional tone and playability for longer periods.
• OPTIMIZED PLAYABILITY - The custom medium 11.5-40 gauge offers a balanced feel providing comfortable playability for both chords and intricate melodic lines on your mandolin.
• ENHANCED DURABILITY - Constructed with a high-carbon steel core and phosphor bronze wrap these strings deliver exceptional strength and resilience withstanding frequent use.
• EXCELLENT VALUE - This set includes 8 D'Addario mandolin strings ensuring you have a complete replacement set offering long-lasting performance and exceptional sound quality.
• TUNING STABILITY - Precisely engineered for consistent and reliable tuning these strings allow you to maintain accurate pitch ensuring your mandolin sounds its best during every session.