GHS Mandolin Silk & Bronze Regular 8 String Set (11-40) LSB250

My perception is that these strings add a touch of warmth not usually found in the bronze strings I had purchased previously. If they preform consistently from set to set I could easily see myself continuing to use them as my string of choice.

They did take a moment of getting used to however. My usual practice is to install whatever new strings are next to go on, tune them up (slowly and carefully) to pitch, play 'till they go out of tune, tune again, and then things are usually copacetic to continue with practice or wood shedding with only slight adjustments required.

With these strings I tuned up the 1st time, and then could not get them to stay at a given pitch for any length of time. My guess is that not only do they need to stretch lengthwise (as do all stings), but that there is also a need for a settling out of the “silk & bronze” components that necessitates a slightly prolonged acclimation period for a newly installed set. A day later they tuned to pitch and stayed there without any problem. I only mention this because it occurs to me that for a preforming musician (which I am not) this could well prove troublesome in a change-stings-just-before-the-show situation.

Only fair to say this is my 1st time trying these strings so not only might your mileage differ, but mine might as well after installing another set in future.

Conclusion? Great strings (but best beware of possible slight inconvenience).

Just FYI recommendation was from Jeremy Chapman @ the Acoustic Shoppe

Great deal and fast delivery

I was extremely pleased with the price, ease of ordering, and prompt turn around time!! I’ve recommended to lots of pickers!!

Product was as advertised. Company is responsive to try to satisfy the customer

Strings arrived within a few days.