Product Detail
D'Addario's EJ74 is the top - selling mandolin string set, setting the standard with the likes of David Grisman and Ricky Skaggs. These strings offer a warm and bright phosphor bronze tone. They have an ideal balance of tight playing tension and strong projection. The loop - end design ensures a universal fit.
As D'Addario's best - selling mandolin set, it comes with a loop - end construction for easy and wide - ranging use. Phosphor bronze material provides a long - lasting, warm, and bright tone. Made in the U.S.A., they guarantee top - notch quality and performance. The string gauges are Plain Steel .011/.011, 015/.015, Phosphor Bronze Wound .026/.026, .040/.040. The strings are packed in an environmentally friendly, corrosion - resistant package to keep them fresh.
D'Addario introduced Phosphor Bronze to string making in 1974. It's now associated with a warm, bright, and well - balanced acoustic mandolin tone. These strings are precisely wound with corrosion - resistant phosphor bronze on a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high - carbon steel core, resulting in a long - lasting, bright sound and excellent intonation.
Additional Information: PLU - EJ74
Using these D'Addario mandolin strings is straightforward. First, make sure your mandolin is in a stable position. Remove the old strings one by one and then thread the new strings through the bridge and the tuning pegs. Start tuning each string gradually until you reach the right pitch. When you're done tuning, give the strings a little stretch to help them settle faster.
Here are some things to keep in mind. Avoid over - tightening the strings as it could damage the mandolin or break the strings. Also, don't touch the strings with dirty or oily hands, as it can affect the tone and cause corrosion.
For maintenance, after each use, wipe the strings with a clean, dry cloth to remove sweat and dirt. This will help extend their lifespan. Store the strings in a cool, dry place when not in use, and keep them in their original, corrosion - resistant packaging to protect them from the elements.
