Detail 01
Ultra light gauge
The lowest tension option. Easiest on the fingers, but gives up volume and low-end compared with a medium set.
Product detailSKU #1273888005864
GHSPhosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings Ultra Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ultra light phosphor bronze mandolin set from GHS. For players who want the lowest tension and easiest fretting on a mandolin.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Newer mandolin players building finger strength
- Players who fret a lot of chords up the neck
- Anyone finding their current set too stiff
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bluegrass players chopping hard for volume
- Anyone who wants maximum projection in a jam
- Mandolins already set up for medium gauge
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
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and rounder than bronze alternatives, and holds tone longer before going dull.
Detail 03
Mandolin set
Eight strings in four courses. Fits a standard mandolin only — not a guitar, banjo, or mandola.
Detail 04
Around $12
Cheap enough to restring on schedule, which does more for mandolin tone than any one set choice.
Detail 05
Loop-end mandolin strings
Mandolins use a tailpiece, so strings hook on rather than pin in. Installation is fiddlier than a guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lower tension can raise action and cause buzz until the setup is adjusted
- 02One set only — no tuner, winder, or bridge tools included
- 03Mandolin bridges usually float, so mark its position before removing all strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings come in this set?
A full mandolin set covers all four courses, eight strings total, in matched pairs.
02Is ultra light too light for bluegrass?
Probably. Ultra light is easy to play but gives up volume and attack, which is what bluegrass chop playing depends on. Consider a heavier gauge.
03Will these fit my mandolin?
They fit standard mandolins. They are not sized for mandola, octave mandolin, or mandocello.
04Do I have to change all eight at once?
You can change one at a time to keep the floating bridge in place. If you remove them all, mark the bridge position first.
