D'Addario EJ70 Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings, Ball End, Medium/Light, 11-38

It's great the sound quality, the value was just okay.

These are great strings. Not a ton of ball end choices that I've seen so we've settled on these and are very satisfied. My daughter has an Ovation that requires the ball end. She practices daily and does a 2-3 hour set with her band about once per month. The last pair was still pretty strong after 6 months, but I insisted she change. She was hesitant, but once I got them on she saw the additional brightness you get with new strings. That is to say, these strings will have good sound for much longer than you will likely elect to keep them. Thumbs up.

These strings are awesome. Great sound. Love the light gauge, easier on the fingers. Will definitely buy more of these next time I need to restring my mandolin.

The EFW74 strings are fine strings, but the label says "Flatwound Stainless Steel" not "Phosphor Bronze"

Great sound quality and they last a long time. Came in clutch when I needed strings before a show.

Sin muy buenas

I'm a frequent purchaser of D 'Addario products and just purchased a mandolin. Never having played a mandolin before I needed strings that were light to start out with. These strings did not disappoint, after i stretched them a bit and tuned them they sounded crisp and very clear. Highly recommend these strings, especially if you are a beginner on the mandolin.

I am new to mandolin. After four weeks of playing, and wanting a slightly more mellow sound, I switched to these strings. I really like them. They are easier on the fingers, for one thing. Maybe that is more important to someone like me...small fingers...used to piano, clarinet and harp. Mandolin is QUITE a change for my fingers! Anyway, I got just what I expected....a somewhat easier "feel" and a somewhat more mellow sound. Suits me to a tee, as I play more towards the "classical" style rather than the more normal mandolin styles of music.