Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Copper alloy with phosphor added. Warmer and rounder than 80/20 bronze, and it resists corrosion a bit longer.
Product detailSKU #1273887997691
DR StringsPhosphor Bronze Medium Mandolin Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge phosphor bronze mandolin strings from DR. A standard replacement set for players who want a warm acoustic tone at a low price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Routine restringing on an acoustic mandolin
- Players wanting warmth over bright, cutting attack
- Buying several sets to keep spares around
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Electric or solid-body mandolins needing steel-core magnetic response
- Light-gauge players who fret with a soft touch
- Anyone wanting coated strings for extended life
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
Medium gauge
More tension than light sets. Louder and fuller, but harder on the fingers and on the mandolin's top.
Detail 03
Mandolin set
Eight strings in four courses. Loop or ball ends must match your tailpiece, so check before installing.
Detail 04
Uncoated
Full brightness and grip under the pick, but sweat and skin oils dull them faster than a coated set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only. No picks, winders, or cleaning cloth included.
- 02Medium tension may need a truss rod or bridge tweak on some mandolins
- 03Confirm your tailpiece takes loop-end or ball-end before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings come in the set?
A mandolin set covers all eight strings, paired into four courses.
02Is medium gauge too heavy for a beginner?
Medium is the common choice for mandolin and gives fuller volume, but it takes more finger pressure than a light set. Start light if your hands tire fast.
03What does phosphor bronze sound like?
Warmer and rounder than 80/20 bronze, with less top-end sizzle. It suits players who find bright strings harsh.
04Will these work on an electric mandolin?
Bronze is not magnetic enough for reliable output from a magnetic pickup. Use steel-core electric strings there.
