Detail 01
10-38 light gauge
This is the light-gauge version of the Nickel Bronze mandolin set.
Product detailSKU #1500000038191
D'AddarioNBM1038 Nickel Bronze Light Mandolin Strings (10-38)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
NBM1038 is D'Addario's uncoated light mandolin set in 10-38 gauges. It combines nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire with a high-carbon NY steel core, a construction D'Addario associates with clear, resonant, projecting output and balanced, harmonically rich overtones. For regular mandolin restringing, it is a set positioned to let the instrument's own tonal character come through, with improved tuning stability and increased resistance to breakage also part of the design brief.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restrining a mandolin with an uncoated light 10-38 set.
- Players seeking clearer projection, balanced response, and harmonically rich overtones from their mandolin.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Uncoated nickel-plated phosphor bronze over high-carbon NY steel
This is the material combination used for the strings' wrap and core.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a light 10-38 mandolin set is the gauge range you want.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are NBM1038 strings coated?
No. They are identified as uncoated mandolin strings.
02What gauge is this set?
It is a light-gauge 10-38 set.
03What is the core material?
The strings use a high-carbon NY steel core.
