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D'Addario EJ74 Phosphor Bronze Medium Mandolin Strings

The D'Addario EJ74 delivers the bright, articulate tone and strong projection that mandolin players demand. Wound with phosphor bronze over a high-carbon steel core, these medium gauge strings strike the perfect balance between rich warmth and cutting clarity — whether you're playing bluegrass, folk, or acoustic roots music.

Key Features

  • Gauge: Medium — provides strong volume, projection, and a full-bodied tone suited for ensemble and solo playing
  • Material: Phosphor Bronze wrap wire over a high-carbon steel hex core for warm, bright, and well-balanced mandolin tone
  • 8-String Set: Four courses of two strings each, as required by standard mandolin tuning (G–D–A–E)
  • Enhanced Sustain: Hex core construction locks the winding in place for consistent tone and longer string life
  • Corrosion Resistant: Phosphor bronze resists oxidation, maintaining tone and feel through extended play
  • Consistent Intonation: Precision-wound to D'Addario's strict tolerances for reliable tuning stability across all courses
  • Made in the USA — trusted by mandolin players at every level

Specifications

  • String Set: EJ74
  • Gauge: Medium
  • Strings: 8 (4 courses × 2)
  • Tuning: G–D–A–E
  • Core: High-Carbon Steel Hex Core
  • Wrap: Phosphor Bronze
  • Coating: None (uncoated)
  • Suitable For: Acoustic mandolins

From jam sessions to concert stages, the EJ74 gives your mandolin the voice it deserves — bright, responsive, and built to last.

Specifications
  • Brand

    D'Addario
  • Model

    EJ74
  • Product Type

    Mandolin Strings
  • Gauge

    Medium Gauge (.011 – .040)
  • Material

    Phosphor Bronze
  • Construction

    Round Wound
  • Number of Strings

    8 Strings
  • Tone Profile

    Warm, Balanced & Powerful Projection
  • Suitable For

    Mandolin
  • Playing Style

    Bluegrass, Folk, Acoustic & Live Performance
  • Coating

    Uncoated
  • Tuning Stability

    Reliable Stable Tuning
  • Made In

    USA

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What type of tone do D'Addario EJ74 mandolin strings produce?

EJ74 strings produce a warm, balanced, and highly articulate mandolin tone with strong projection due to the phosphor bronze wrap wire construction.

Are EJ74 strings suitable for bluegrass and folk music?

Yes, medium gauge phosphor bronze strings are widely preferred for bluegrass, folk, acoustic, and live mandolin performances because of their powerful projection and tonal clarity.

What is the advantage of medium gauge mandolin strings?

Medium gauge strings generally provide higher volume, fuller tone, and stronger picking response compared to lighter gauges.

Do phosphor bronze strings last longer than 80/20 bronze?

Phosphor bronze strings are known for warmer tonal balance and often maintain their tonal quality longer than traditional 80/20 bronze strings.

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