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11-40

Name: 11-40 Medium, XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Mandolin
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: XSM1140
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Medium Set

$19.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Code Value: 350 Points Code Value: Not Applicable

Frequently Bought With

11-40 Medium, Phosphor Bronze

Medium Set

$9.99

Product Details

SKU: XSM1140

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. 11-40 Custom Medium gauge strings provide more volume and resonance than Light strings, while still maintaining playability.

Ideal For: All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario acoustic string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
High carbon steel wire and Fusion Twist technologies deliver unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance. Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!
Less acoustic damping than other coated strings, delivering true and pure iconic D’Addario tone.
The inner packaging features a resealable zip closure, for ease of opening as well as storage of unused strings
String Gauges: .011, .011, .015, .015, .026w, .026w, .040w, .040w

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
-	E5	0.011 in	23.2 lbs
-	E5	0.011 in	23.2 lbs
-	A4	0.015 in	19.3 lbs
-	A4	0.015 in	19.3 lbs
-	D4	0.026 in	23.4 lbs
-	D4	0.026 in	23.4 lbs
-	G3	0.040 in	24.5 lbs
-	G3	0.040 in	24.5 lbs

Additional Resources

D'ADDARIO XS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.