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Your cart is empty.XT mandolin phosphor bronze strings combine our most popular mandolin alloy with an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available in medium, custom medium, and medium heavy gauges for a variety of Playing styles and preferences. Addario XT strings combine high carbon steel cores with an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, giving you enhanced break resistance, pitch stability, and long-lasting performance - All while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings. These strings are made to stay, for performance that never fades away.
Paul Henkelman
2025-09-05 14:50:56
These are nice strings that are supposed to last several months. When I changed strings, I found that these hold tune better than the old ones. OEM for Eastman MD315 mandolin.
From CO
2025-08-29 16:42:51
Warm deep tones. Clear midrange. Higher tones are good but not as piercing and I’m ok with that. Overall, I’m very happy with the performance of the strings. Makes playing more enjoyable.
Stephen F. Leblanc
2025-08-25 13:00:19
I haven't personally noticed any difference in sound compared to untreated strings. These strings sound plenty loud and bright and have good tone overall.They are a little pricey but they really do last a lot longer. The last time I changed sets, the strings I removed had a lot of play left in them and were staying in tune.As far as whether these gauge strings are good for beginners or not. My opinion is that heavy strings can be good for a beginner, it's going to hurt in the beginning whatever you start with. Pushing down too hard without precision is the biggest cause of pain/fatigue. If you have a quality mandolin and it is well setup for heavier strings, I don't see any harm in starting with that. Granted, you have to like the feel of heavier strings, if you like lighter better, go with that.
G. T. Hood
2025-08-20 16:38:12
Let's be real. Changing strings on a mandolin is not something any of us look forward to, so if you find strings that last a little longer that's a huge plus! These coated strings from one of the most respected names in music accessories fit that need beautifully, all while sounding and feeling great. They're available in a variety of gauges. Yeah, they're a couple of dollars more than the uncoated "old standby" strings, but the longer life make them worth it. Give 'em a try!
Isabel
2025-08-14 15:23:07
I wish my new mandolin had been shipped to me with these on it, to be honest. Comfortable feel, great sound quality, and I'm hopeful they will wear/last similar to my go-to Elixir brand coated phosphor bronze guitar strings. My only quibble is that the strings are marked in pairs instead of individually, which is fine for replacing all 8 at once, but less ideal for an emergency musical repair kit.
Banjo Batman
2025-08-07 13:41:24
I usually use Elixir coated strings, but I thought I'd give these a shot since they're normally less expensive. I play outdoors often, so I really prefer coated strings since they resist the deadening that often happens with humidity and don't pick up the dirt as easily. These strings seem strong enough, but they lack some of the "snap" I'm used to. They basically sound like a well-broken-in string from the moment you put them on. The packaging can be a pro, or a con depending on what you expect. They are all in a sealed plastic package, not individual paper wrappers like many other strings. They use color-coded "flags" (for lack of a better term) that make it somewhat difficult to determine which string is which gauge. There's a chart on the package telling you which color denotes which gauge, but that's not as easy as just reading an envelope. Overall, depending on the price, or if you prefer the all-in-one packaging, these are good strings and a valid alternative to Elixir strings.
Sal V.
2025-08-06 11:46:45
I’ve been using D’Addario string since the late 70’s.They always sound good.
Clifton L Painter
2025-07-26 15:47:05
I like many others hate changing mandolin strings so these XT's help me avoid the drudgery. I have used the last set on my mandolin that I play at the very least 5 times a week for two years. Bought them in April 2021 and now have just ordered a replacement set. Not quite two years, but close enough. I often use Monel strings on my other mandolin, but these XTs are just heavier and I like heavy stings best.Buy 'em, you'll like 'em.
Moisés Toxqui
2025-07-20 16:52:19
Me gustó su calidad de sonido y resistencia
Andy
2025-07-07 11:40:46
Nice strings sounds so good, back playing again. Thanks
ROSS
2025-07-03 10:22:56
Une corde à cassé au montage
Cliente
2025-06-25 18:10:59
Le uniche corde che metto sulle mie chitarra. Resistenti e durature. Inevitabilmente dopo un paio di mesi di uso quotidiano il mi cantino salta.
Christian Mueller
2025-06-22 16:43:02
Mir hat weder der Klang, noch die Haltbarkeit gefallen. Bleibe bei meinen EJ74, klingen nach meinem Dafürhalten besser und sind deutlich preiswerter. Versuch macht klug.
Paul Henkelman
2025-06-03 12:56:52
These are nice strings that are supposed to last several months. When I changed strings, I found that these hold tune better than the old ones. OEM for Eastman MD315 mandolin.
From CO
2025-05-17 15:05:48
Warm deep tones. Clear midrange. Higher tones are good but not as piercing and I’m ok with that. Overall, I’m very happy with the performance of the strings. Makes playing more enjoyable.
Stephen F. Leblanc
2025-05-01 17:18:59
I haven't personally noticed any difference in sound compared to untreated strings. These strings sound plenty loud and bright and have good tone overall.They are a little pricey but they really do last a lot longer. The last time I changed sets, the strings I removed had a lot of play left in them and were staying in tune.As far as whether these gauge strings are good for beginners or not. My opinion is that heavy strings can be good for a beginner, it's going to hurt in the beginning whatever you start with. Pushing down too hard without precision is the biggest cause of pain/fatigue. If you have a quality mandolin and it is well setup for heavier strings, I don't see any harm in starting with that. Granted, you have to like the feel of heavier strings, if you like lighter better, go with that.
G. T. Hood
2025-04-30 17:21:19
Let's be real. Changing strings on a mandolin is not something any of us look forward to, so if you find strings that last a little longer that's a huge plus! These coated strings from one of the most respected names in music accessories fit that need beautifully, all while sounding and feeling great. They're available in a variety of gauges. Yeah, they're a couple of dollars more than the uncoated "old standby" strings, but the longer life make them worth it. Give 'em a try!
Isabel
2025-04-20 16:22:11
I wish my new mandolin had been shipped to me with these on it, to be honest. Comfortable feel, great sound quality, and I'm hopeful they will wear/last similar to my go-to Elixir brand coated phosphor bronze guitar strings. My only quibble is that the strings are marked in pairs instead of individually, which is fine for replacing all 8 at once, but less ideal for an emergency musical repair kit.
Banjo Batman
2025-04-08 18:34:26
I usually use Elixir coated strings, but I thought I'd give these a shot since they're normally less expensive. I play outdoors often, so I really prefer coated strings since they resist the deadening that often happens with humidity and don't pick up the dirt as easily. These strings seem strong enough, but they lack some of the "snap" I'm used to. They basically sound like a well-broken-in string from the moment you put them on. The packaging can be a pro, or a con depending on what you expect. They are all in a sealed plastic package, not individual paper wrappers like many other strings. They use color-coded "flags" (for lack of a better term) that make it somewhat difficult to determine which string is which gauge. There's a chart on the package telling you which color denotes which gauge, but that's not as easy as just reading an envelope. Overall, depending on the price, or if you prefer the all-in-one packaging, these are good strings and a valid alternative to Elixir strings.
Sal V.
2025-04-05 13:46:36
I’ve been using D’Addario string since the late 70’s.They always sound good.
Clifton L Painter
2025-03-12 18:35:05
I like many others hate changing mandolin strings so these XT's help me avoid the drudgery. I have used the last set on my mandolin that I play at the very least 5 times a week for two years. Bought them in April 2021 and now have just ordered a replacement set. Not quite two years, but close enough. I often use Monel strings on my other mandolin, but these XTs are just heavier and I like heavy stings best.Buy 'em, you'll like 'em.
Moisés Toxqui
2025-03-04 17:30:26
Me gustó su calidad de sonido y resistencia
Andy
2025-02-23 16:32:31
Nice strings sounds so good, back playing again. Thanks
ROSS
2025-01-27 14:17:09
Une corde à cassé au montage
Cliente
2025-01-23 15:00:10
Le uniche corde che metto sulle mie chitarra. Resistenti e durature. Inevitabilmente dopo un paio di mesi di uso quotidiano il mi cantino salta.
Christian Mueller
2025-01-19 18:15:10
Mir hat weder der Klang, noch die Haltbarkeit gefallen. Bleibe bei meinen EJ74, klingen nach meinem Dafürhalten besser und sind deutlich preiswerter. Versuch macht klug.
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