Detail 01
Ultra-thin XS coating
Adds protection from oil and corrosion while providing a smooth playing surface.

Independent shopping perspective
Built for mandolin players who want a phosphor bronze set that stays in service longer, these .0115–.041 XS strings pair a thin protective coating with an NY Steel core and phosphor bronze winding. The coating guards the strings from oil and corrosion while retaining a smooth surface. Fusion Twist construction is used to keep the wrap securely joined to the core, supporting tuning stability and break strength. D’Addario positions this medium-heavy set for maximum volume and resonance in its mandolin range.


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What matters in use
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 01
Adds protection from oil and corrosion while providing a smooth playing surface.
Detail 02
The core-and-wrap design is intended to support break strength and stable tuning.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are a phosphor bronze mandolin string set.
It uses .0115–.041 medium-heavy gauges.