Elixir Strings Mandolin Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.011-.040)

These are excellent strings though D’addario makes a set for mandolin that are as good with as good a coating that cost almost half of these. I have two mandolins that are very different but it seems that these strings are slightly deeper sounding than the D’aadario and I can strum chords better with these while the D’addario have a slightly better picking quality sound

Wanted to let you know that after much searching and trial of lots of medium-light gauge strings, these medium Elixir's work great on my $50 mandolin. I've always been leery to put heavier than the 10-34's that came on it 4 yrs ago, because people warn against it and when stringing it up, with even lights, it seemed like mucho tension. I made a set of: 10,16,26, 38, without any increase stress on the neck. But these were not coated and they still didn't have the tone and speed of heavier strings. Took my chances with these 11, 15, 26, 40's. There was no added movement of the neck and intonation and action were the same as the with the medium-light sets (So Cal. weather). Use lots of Elixirs on guitars we have, fantastic strings. I was using light Elixirs on the mandolin but glad so far, about a month, it's working out to use mediums, (speed, tone, finesse). Wipe them down, ax in the case, they'll last a long time. I also use a $35. pick. Cheers.

Having been playing stringed instruments for quite a few years now, I have always ran medium gauge strings on all my axes because that's just what I always bought. In the past year on the recommendation by a friend to try a lighter gauge string to relieve some of the pressure on my hands I was delighted with the results. When it came time to give the old mandolin a tune up, I opted for the Elixir light gauge stings and I am tickled pink on the results. These strings are bright, responsive, and will make you a better player. To clarify, your mandolin will sound amazing, and you'll be so stoked that you'l play more and push your boundaries into new territory and get better real quick. While at the mechanic's waiting for a bevvy of bad news about my car, I changed the strings this morning and am already halfway through writing a new record about living life, dying cars, and home cooked meals. If you have a mandolin and need new strings, these are for you!

My primary mandolin gets played lots with string changes every 20hrs or so of playing time. I've got an old 1892 Washburn mandolin that stays around the house because it's so old and fragile. But is seems like every time I pick it up, the strings have corroded from just sitting around. These coated strings are just the thing to stop that so it feels like clean strings every time I pick it up, even if I haven't played it for a few months. I wouldn't put these on my "daily driver" as there isn't much benefit ( strings get wiped off after each session and don't seem to corrode ), and these strings aren't quite as bright a new uncoated strings. But for occasionally used string instruments, these are perfect!

Been using Elixirs on my mandolins ever since they came out and continue to replace them with the same. I've used dozens of different strings over the years and like so many other reviewers appreciate the longevity of tone you can't rely on from most brands.For those new to Elixirs, just like they claim, the nanoweb coatings stop dead skin sweaty funky crud from building up in the grooves keeping your wound strings sounding lively and fresh after many tens of hours of play.True...eventually the coating starts to shred depending on how often and intensely you play, but if you've had the same strings on that long then either you owe it to yourself to put on a fresh set or don't care and only change strings when one breaks. Either way give 'em a try...even your callouses will smile.

I have to admit the stock strings that came with my new Ibanez M522 F-Style mandolin just plain sucked. It was suggested I try these out and besides would John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin steer you wrong? It's his first choice of strings he uses on his mandolin. These breathed life into my new Ibanez Mandolin. No regrets, no remorse. I won't use anything else now and these will last a long long time so less string changeovers too. Let's face it, it's more fun to play the mandolin than always changing out strings because they are inferior strings to begin with. Try these and I can almost guarantee you that you will NOT go back to what you were using before. They really make my mandolin ring out like a mandolin should.

I use Elixir strings on several instruments, but NOT on instruments I play regularly. To be honest, they do dull the sound just a little. Nothing major, but enough for an experienced musician to notice. Where these come in handy is on instruments I seldom play. I can leave a guitar or mandolin in the case for a year or two with these on them, and pull it out and it plays fine and feels smooth. Can't do that with regular strings. These sound fairly good, and since I only use the mandolin occasionally in the studio, I'm quite happy to pull it out without having the swap strings to do a little recording every few months.

I've been playing guitar for 15 years and when I first tried Elixir strings, I was sold for life. They make an awesome product. Recently, I just started playing mandolin so put on some Elixirs immediately. Compared to the crappy strings that came on the mandolin, these things feel and sound like heaven. There is a unique coating on the strings that may not be for everyone. The coating also wears away after a while and the strings need to be replaced. However, these unique strings are the best I have ever used.I completely disagree with the reviewer who said these are poor quality. It can be easy to snap a high e-string of any brand (I've done it on multiple occasions from other high quality string manufacturers). When replacing strings, they should be tuned up slowly and stretched as they are put on. This is especially important for the e-strings.

I tried many different makes of mandolin strings, and in almost all cases, have been dissatisfied with short string life.Although these are pricier than some others, these strings do have a great feel, they have a good open, responsive tone and certainly last longer than standard types. Recommended without hesitation.

If you play at all (not just a Mandolin) you REALLY should try the Elixir nanoweb brand.Ive been a casual/committed/lunatic acoustic guitar player for over 40 years now and can still remember Saturday mornings, in the yard on the camping stove, boiling my sets of bronzewound strings in Daz for the coming week. (DONT try this with classical strings......)Oooooh, the SMELL...When my son started playing just over a year ago, he was told about Elixir strings; all sorts of technical explanations about "antirust" coatings boils down the the fact that the strings stay playable for MUCH longer - certainly the extra few pennies you spend on the set is more than made up for by a good month of "new string" sound.Yeah - thats what we want!

I Have now fitted these strings to all three of my mandolins, a modern Ashbury, a 1917 Gibson and a 1900 bowl-back Martin. Without exception, these strings have improved the tone, volume and sustain. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Replaced old string..the mandolin now sounds sweet and "open" These Elixir strings are great. (I've had som on my six string guitar for two years. They are still quite sweet "brigh, but I think my playing desreved new ones.. and they will be Elixir Manoweb again. Go on, If your struggling, you deserve the boost of the best. If you arealready (quite) good, you deserve these as a reward!

I always use either these or failing that, D'addario EXP. The Elixirs have a really good tone which is maintained a long time, and cuts the need for frequent string changes. Thoroughly recommend.