Detail 01
Custom Medium .0115–.040 gauge
It is described as offering more volume and resonance than Light strings while maintaining easy playability.
Product detailSKU #1500000418907
D'AddarioXS Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings (11.5-40)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D'Addario's Custom Medium .0115–.040 XS mandolin set uses phosphor bronze wrap wire over a NY Steel core, with XS coating and Fusion Twist construction. It is positioned above the brand's Light gauge for added volume and resonance while retaining easy playability. The supplied construction focuses on a warm, balanced acoustic voice, a smooth surface, greater resistance to wear, and stable tuning over extended practice or performance time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mandolin players wanting Custom Medium .0115–.040 strings with more volume than Light strings.
- Long practice sessions or gigs where smooth feel and stable tuning are priorities.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking a Light-gauge mandolin set.
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
XS coating
The coating protects the wrap wire from friction and corrosion for longer service life.
Detail 03
NY Steel core and Fusion Twist
These details are used to support break resistance, flexibility and tuning stability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the Custom Medium .0115–.040 gauge is right for your mandolin; it is not a Light set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is this mandolin set?
Custom Medium .0115–.040.
02How does it differ from Light strings?
It is described as providing enhanced volume and resonance over Light strings while maintaining easy playability.
03Are the strings coated?
Yes. They use D'Addario's XS coating.
