C.F. Martin & Co FOLK MANDOLINE STRINGS LIGHT SET
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Bronze alloy for precise attack, rich harmonics, and beautiful projection on mandolin
- Light gauge designed for a softer play: ideal for long sessions, fast runs, and chord playing
- 8-string set adapted to the mandolin format, to restore the typical responsiveness and balance of the instrument
- First string at.010 : comfortable feel and good definition on melodies
Manufacturer Information
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A versatile "folk" set for everyday mandolin sound
The Martin Strings FOLK MANDOLINE STRINGS LIGHT set is designed for mandolin players seeking a clear and musical sound with an accessible touch. Thanks to the bronze, you get an expressive and dynamic tone, perfect for accompanying folk rhythm, adding snap in bluegrass, or maintaining clear note-by-note articulation in picking. The light gauge promotes fluidity under the fingers while retaining the necessary presence to stand out well in a mix, both in rehearsal and on stage.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Soft | Nbr of strings | 8 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Material | bronze |
| Category | mandolines | Special feature | 8-string |
| 1st cord pull | 10 | ||
| Number of strings | 8 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the first string?
The first string has a gauge of 010, corresponding to a light set for mandolin.
Is this set suitable for an 8-string mandolin?
This set includes 8 strings and is categorized for mandolin. It therefore matches the standard tuning of a four-course mandolin.
What sound does 80/20 bronze provide on mandolin?
80/20 bronze delivers a clear and dynamic tone. The note-to-note definition suits picking, while the attack maintains a crispness ideal for bluegrass. This composition also supports folk rhythms.
Are Martin Mandoline 80/20 Bronze Light strings suitable for picking?
The light gauge promotes smoothness under the fingers. The description indicates good note clarity in picking thanks to the bronze.
For which playing styles is this light gauge designed?
With a first string of 010, this set is intended for folk accompaniment, bluegrass rhythms, and picking.
