D'Addario XT Coated Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings – Medium (.011-.040) | 2-Pack | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The D'Addario XT Mandolin Strings combine the warm, balanced character of phosphor bronze — the most popular mandolin string alloy — with D'Addario's XT extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, delivering the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings with at least four times the longevity. High carbon steel cores with Fusion Twist technology provide unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance — staying in tune 131% better than traditional strings — while the medium gauge (.011, .015, .026, .040) suits a wide range of mandolin playing styles from bluegrass to folk to acoustic ensemble. This listing includes two complete sets in re-sealable inner packaging, with a Players Circle code included for product registration, authentication, and rewards points toward D'Addario products and merchandise.
Product Overview
Mandolin strings take a significant beating from the instrument's double-course construction — eight strings across four courses means double the string changes of a six-string guitar, and mandolin's high tension and frequent pick contact accelerates the corrosion and wear that degrades tonal freshness and tuning stability. The D'Addario XT treatment was specifically developed to address this without the tonal and feel compromises that traditional coated strings introduced — conventional coating processes added perceptible thickness and stiffness to the string that changed its tonal character and playing feel in ways that players found unsatisfying. XT's extended lifespan treatment preserves the natural tone and feel of the uncoated phosphor bronze winding, delivering the string's full acoustic character from the first note while extending the period before tonal degradation begins by at least four times compared to uncoated alternatives.
Phosphor bronze is the winding material specification that defines the tonal identity of this set — a copper-zinc-phosphorus alloy that produces the warm, balanced, full-frequency response that mandolin players have favored for decades. Phosphor bronze provides more warmth and sustain than 80/20 bronze while maintaining clear articulation and presence in the upper frequencies — the tonal balance that works equally well for lead playing, chord strumming, and ensemble accompaniment across bluegrass, folk, and acoustic music contexts. The medium gauge at .011-.040 provides the full, balanced string tension that most mandolin players prefer for its combination of playable feel, tonal volume, and projection.
High carbon steel cores provide the tensile strength and pitch stability that mandolin's high-tension tuning demands, and D'Addario's Fusion Twist technology at the ball end and loop end creates a more secure, stable string termination that resists slipping and maintains pitch stability through tuning and playing stress — the specification that supports the 131% better tuning stability claim compared to traditional strings.
Ideal For
- Mandolin players who want the warm, balanced phosphor bronze tonal character with significantly extended string life from D'Addario's XT treatment
- Players who want the tone and feel of uncoated strings without the rapid tonal degradation that uncoated mandolin strings are known for
- Gigging and performing mandolin players who need strings that stay in tune more reliably and last longer through regular performance use
- Players who want the value and convenience of a 2-pack with re-sealable packaging for storage of the second set
- Mandolin players in Idaho Falls looking for medium gauge D'Addario XT phosphor bronze strings at an accessible price
Key Features
XT Extended Lifespan Treatment — Natural Tone and Feel Preserved
D'Addario's XT treatment extends string life at least four times longer than uncoated strings without the tonal and feel compromises of traditional coating — the natural phosphor bronze character is fully preserved.
Phosphor Bronze Winding — Most Popular Mandolin Alloy
Warm, balanced, full-frequency phosphor bronze produces the tonal character that mandolin players have favored for decades — clear articulation and presence with more warmth and sustain than 80/20 bronze.
High Carbon Steel Core with Fusion Twist Technology
High carbon steel core and Fusion Twist termination deliver unrivaled break resistance and 131% better tuning stability compared to traditional strings — pitch stability through demanding performance use.
Medium Gauge — .011, .015, .026, .040
Full, balanced string tension suited to a wide range of playing styles — the gauge most mandolin players prefer for its combination of playable feel, tonal volume, and projection.
2-Pack with Re-Sealable Inner Packaging
Two complete 8-string sets included with re-sealable zip closure inner packaging for convenient storage of the second set until needed.
Players Circle Code Included
Each set includes a Players Circle code for product registration, authentication, and reward points redeemable for D'Addario products and merchandise.
What's Included
- D'Addario XT Coated Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, Medium (.011-.040) — 2 Complete Sets
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | XT |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Gauges | .011, .015, .026, .040 |
| Strength | Medium |
| Number of Strings | 8 (Per Set) |
| Wrap Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Core | High Carbon Steel |
| Construction | Round Wound |
| Technology | XT Extended Lifespan Treatment, Fusion Twist |
| Quantity | 2-Pack |
| Packaging | Re-Sealable Inner Zip Closure |
Get Your Hands on These Mandolin Strings Today
The D'Addario XT Coated Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings in Medium are available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to pick up a 2-pack or reach out online to order yours — four times the life, none of the tonal compromise, and the phosphor bronze warmth mandolin players trust.
