Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 80/20 Bronze Mandolin Strings: Brilliant Tone for the Discerning Mandolinist

Bring your mandolin to life with the crystalline clarity and rich overtones of Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 80/20 Bronze strings. These premium mandolin strings represent the perfect marriage of traditional materials and modern manufacturing precision, delivering the bright, ringing tone that has made 80/20 bronze the most popular choice among acoustic string musicians. The light gauge configuration (9-34) strikes an ideal balance between playability and projection, making these strings perfect for everything from delicate tremolo passages to aggressive bluegrass chop chords. The 80% copper and 20% zinc alloy composition produces exceptional harmonic complexity with crisp, clear highs that allow your mandolin's natural voice to shine through. Each wound string features this premium bronze wire meticulously wrapped around a hex-shaped, tin-plated high carbon steel core, ensuring superior tone stability and preventing the wrap from shifting during intense playing sessions. Whether you're flatpicking fiddle tunes, exploring jazz chord melodies, or driving the rhythm in a bluegrass ensemble, these Earthwood strings provide the responsive feel and brilliant tone that bring out the best in your instrument.

• 80/20 Bronze Alloy: Premium 80% copper, 20% zinc composition delivers the bright, ringing tone mandolinists love
• Light Gauge 9-34: Optimal string tension for comfortable playability without sacrificing volume or projection
• Crisp, Clear Highs: Bronze alloy emphasizes upper frequencies for excellent note definition and clarity
• Rich Harmonic Overtones: Complex tonal character adds depth and dimension to your mandolin's voice
• Tin-Plated Steel Core: High carbon steel core with tin plating provides strength and corrosion resistance
• Hexagonal Core Design: Six-sided core prevents wrap wire slippage and maintains consistent intonation
• Natural Feel and Tone: Authentic acoustic response that enhances your mandolin's inherent tonal qualities
• Versatile Performance: Suitable for bluegrass, folk, Celtic, classical, and contemporary mandolin styles
• Made in USA Quality: Manufactured in California to Ernie Ball's exacting standards
• Part Number P02067: Easy identification for consistent reordering of your preferred strings
• Earthwood Heritage: Part of Ernie Ball's respected acoustic string line, trusted since 1972
• Professional Standard: The choice of mandolinists from weekend warriors to touring professionals