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Phosphor bronze
Copper alloy with phosphor added. Warmer and a little darker sounding than plain 80/20 bronze, which reads brighter.
Product detailSKU #1273888005958
GHSA270 Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A phosphor bronze mandolin set from GHS, model A270. Standard replacement strings for an eight-string mandolin at around twelve dollars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Routine restrings on A-style or F-style mandolins
- Players who want a warmer alloy than plain bronze
- Keeping a spare set in the case for broken strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar, banjo, or bouzouki players — different scale and count
- Anyone needing a specific gauge for alternate tunings
- Electric mandolins running magnetic pickups
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.
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Mandolin set
Eight strings in four tuned pairs. A full restring is roughly twice the work of a six-string guitar.
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Model A270
GHS's part number for this exact set. Order by it if you want an identical replacement later.
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Around $12
Eight strings for the price of a guitar set. Per-string cost is low; restringing often is realistic.
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Bronze alloy, not steel
Built for acoustic projection through the top. Magnetic pickups respond poorly to bronze windings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your tailpiece takes loop ends or ball ends before ordering
- 02Paired strings must be tuned to each other or the instrument sounds off
- 03A winder and wire cutters make an eight-string restring much faster
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit an F-style and an A-style mandolin?
Yes. The body shape differs but the scale length, string count, and standard GDAE tuning are the same, so one set covers both.
02How many strings come in the set?
Eight — four pairs, called courses. Each pair is tuned to the same note, which is what gives a mandolin its chorused sound.
03Can I use guitar strings on a mandolin?
No. Mandolin scale length and tuning are different, and guitar gauges will either snap or leave the instrument slack and unplayable.
04How do I stop them slipping while tuning up?
Wind neatly with two or three wraps down the post and stretch each string by hand after tuning. New strings settle for a day or two.
