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D'Addario Mandolin Strings - Coated Mandolin Strings - XS Phosphor Bronze - For 8 String Mandolin - Maximum Life, Smooth Feel - XSM1038 - Light, 10-38

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About this item

  • COATED MANDOLIN STRINGS - Coated Phosphor Bronze provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
  • STAYS IN TUNE & STRONG - With an NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard acoustic strings.
  • LASTS LONGER - XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario mandolin string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - Every set includes a players circle Code for product identification, registration, and authentication. Players can collect points to get rewarded with D 'Addario products and merchandise
  • MADE IN THE USA – D'Addario mandolin strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.


XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and a unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers our highest level of protection, for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS also features NY Steel high carbon core and plain string wire, along with our exclusive Fusion Twist, for incomparable break strength and tuning stability. XS is the most innovative coated string ever created. Never fade away!


W. E. Hustad
2025-09-03 18:09:46
I have the 10s sets on an ff and oval hole. Love the smooth feel and they sound great. They are bright but didn't have that funny sound that new strings sometimes do. They tuned right right up with no real issue with stretching, and I expect they will continue to last.
Charles Jones
2025-06-23 11:42:54
Great strings, I highly recommend!
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2025-06-12 13:21:45
I was sad to see they quit making my favorite Elixir strings, so I purchased these. So far they have been very good and I will purchase again when needed. Still second to Elixir.
Lewin B. Barringer
2025-06-11 11:43:18
I used to buy elixir, mandolin, strings, but as you probably already know, they are no longer available. So they search for good coated strings began.After going through a few, I finally found these, and I can definitely say that they are almost equal to elixir strings. I am careful to wipe them down after I’m finished playing and that definitely helps a lot.These are good strings! They sound really great on my Northfield Big Mon!
Mark Arbogast
2025-05-29 13:28:31
Love the shimmering tones and they last 5 times longer than regular un coated stings so. They are more expensive but worth every penny.
Christine Cadorette
2025-05-21 15:52:41
As a matter of personal preference I like J74’s better for their clarity and tone. I was a huge Elixir fan for years until they were unavailable during covid. I don’t feel these are an equal alternative to Elixir strings for my ear but they comfortable to play.
GPB
2025-04-21 18:49:44
loop on string snapped, making the entire set unusable.
Carl
2025-03-12 20:28:35
ok
Paba
2025-02-10 13:49:21
Buone ma non adatte alla mia idea di suono
Redback 2
2025-02-06 15:03:58
Quick delivery again. Great product delivered in good order.
Customer
2025-01-28 17:01:32
I think they're a little bit expensive @ £22 on Amazon ,but they're supposed to last longer than most other brands as regards ,string clarity and tone ,so we'll see as I just put them on my mandolin.