Mandolin 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating
Elixir® Mandolin 80/20 bronze-wound, loop-end Strings raise the bar with bell-like tone, smooth feel and extended tone life.
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- Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
- Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
- Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
- Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
- Reduced finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music
String Gauges and Part Numbers
Mandolin 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating
| Part No. | Gauge | E-1 | A-2 | D-3 | G-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11500 | Light | .010 | .014 | .024 | .034 |
| 11525 | Medium | .011 | .015 | .026 | .040 |
String Tension for Tuning
String tension shown below is an approximation. All tensions are based upon a 13.9" mandolin scale length and standard tuning.
| Gauge | E-1 | A-2 | D-3 | G-4 | Total Tension (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.010 / 19 | .014 / 17 | .024 / 19 | .034 / 17 | 144 |
| Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.011 / 23 | .015 / 19 | .026 / 23 | .040 / 25 | 182 |
