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11.5-40 Custom Medium, XS Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings

11.5-40 CUSTOM MEDIUM MANDOLIN STRINGS

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11.5-40

Custom Medium Mandolin Strings XSM11540

Born from our greatest breakthrough in string innovation, XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario mandolin string. The XS coating gives our warm, balanced phosphor bronze strings maximum life, with an uncommonly smooth feel. Made with a NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire and Fusion Twist technology, XS coated mandolin strings have incomparable break strength and tuning stability, in addition to their dramatically increased lifespan. 11.5-40 Custom Medium gauge strings provide more volume and resonance than Light strings, while still maintaining playability.

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Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

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$19.99 Or 2,800 PTS

Code Value:

350 Points

Product Specs

Coating: XS
Number Of Strings: 8
Set Type: Sets
Wrap Material: Phosphor Bronze

Product Features

XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario mandolin string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard strings.
XS Phosphor Bronze sets come with a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XS coated acoustic strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
-	E5	0.0115 in	25.4 lbs
-	E5	0.0115	25.4
-	A4	0.016	21.9
-	A4	0.016	21.9
-	D4	0.026	23.4
-	D4	0.026	23.4
-	G3	0.040	24.5
-	G3	0.040	24.5

Additional Resources

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1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

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MIKE DAWES

"XS strings are perfect for the studio - super smooth while reducing finger noise without sacrificing tone. I can't wait to take them on tour!"

MIKE PLAYS XS

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

PREVENTS SLACK, POWERS STABILITY.

FUSION TWIST FEATURE

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

NY Steel is processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

PREVENTS SLACK, POWERS STABILITY.

FUSION TWIST FEATURE

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

PREVENTS SLACK, POWERS STABILITY.

FUSION TWIST FEATURE

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

PREVENTS SLACK, POWERS STABILITY.

FUSION TWIST FEATURE

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

THE D'ADDARIO TONE LIVES ON IN EVERY STRING

"Several years ago, I posed a simple question to our team of engineers and
product designers: Can D'Addario create the world's greatest coated string, bar none?

I am proud to say our team rose to every one of these incredible challenges (and a host of others) and we're launching the new XS coated string."

- JIM D'ADDARIO, Chairman of the Board/Chief Innovation Officer of D'Addario

11.5-40

Custom Medium Mandolin Strings XSM11540

THE D'ADDARIO TONE LIVES ON IN EVERY STRING

THE D'ADDARIO TONE LIVES ON IN EVERY STRING

MIKE DAWES

MIKE DAWES

GREG KOCH

TOM BUKOVAC

Seiji Igusa

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

10X THINNER THAN A HUMAN HAIR.

ULTRA THIN COATING

Tone Longevity

EXCEPTIONAL TUNING STABILITY

THE D'ADDARIO TONE LIVES ON IN EVERY STRING

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