D'Addario EJ74 Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, 011-040

Among the most popular of D'Addario's acoustic strings are those round wound in phosphor bronze. Slightly mellower than 80/20 bronze, phosphor bronze wound strings are synonymous with warm, bright, and well-balanced acoustic tone. Made with corrosion resistant metal wrapped on a steel hex core, these strings will impress you with their longevity and superior tonal characteristics. D'Addario was the first to make these strings, beginning in 1974, and their popularity was immediate and long lasting. The D'Addario J74 phosphor bronze mandolin string set is one of the most popular in the mandolin world, with many world famous players using this exact gauge for its punch and great tone.