Strings
Bouzouki/octave mandolin strings
(electric)
Need some strings for your 8-string electric octave mandolin or bouzouki? You've come to the right place. (If you want 5-string or 8-string standard mandolin sets, or mandocello sets, I also have those.) If you have a magnetic pickup, you need nickel steel strings like these; they'll provide a stronger signal than bronze acoustic strings. Octave mandolin sets are for GDAE, GDAD, or ADAD tuning; the bouzouki set is for Greek CFAD tuning with octave pairs on the lower courses. Here are the details:
 
String
GDAE
(unison pairs)
CFAD
(octave pairs)
   
Heavy
(19–21")
Med.
(22–24")
Light
(25–27")
   
G (4th)
.054 .046 .044 .040/.016  
Strings up to .016" are plain steel; heavier strings are roundwound with nickel steel. Sets are available with either loop-end or ball-end strings. You will automatically get ball-end strings unless you specify loop-end.
D (3rd)
.038 .034 .032 .028/.012
A (2nd)
.024 .024 .022 .016./.016
E (1st)
.013 .013 .012 .012/.012
 
PRICE: $8 a set, plus shipping.
 
PAYMENT: To buy octave sets using PayPal, simply make your selection below:
Gauge
End
Overseas shipping: If you live outside the United States or Canada, please click the "Ship overseas" button to add $3.50 to the shipping fee.

To pay the old-fashioned way, use the shipping rates at the left and send a check or money order payable to

Martin Stillion
Emando.com
8027 242nd St SW
Edmonds, WA 98026

   
Domestic shipping via U.S. mail
 
1 set
$2.50
  
2–3 sets
$3.50
4–7 sets
$4.00
 
8–9 sets
$5.00
 
10 sets
$5.50
 
(if you want to order more, let me know)

 

If you want to calculate the string tension you'll get when you put these strings on your mandolin, use this handy calculation tool. Along with your payment, please include your name, address (P.O. boxes OK), and e-mail address, and specify loop-end or ball-end.