Black Diamond Mandolin Black Coated Loop End Steel E/A, Phosphor Bronze Wound D/G, .011 - .040, N774Bstar rating 5Smoky ComptonOctober 20, 2011I first used black diamond strings in 1946. They were great back then . Today in 2011 I love the new black diamond strings. The sound is great and they last much longer.
Black Diamond Mandolin Black Coated Loop End Steel E/A, Phosphor Bronze Wound D/G, .011 - .040, N774Bstar rating 5DougJuly 19, 2011Thanks for the inquiry.....I have to date used the Black Diamonds which I really liked ..they had good longevity! Doug
Black Diamond Mandolin Black Coated Loop End Steel E/A, Phosphor Bronze Wound D/G, .011 - .040, N774Bstar rating 5MandoPickrNovember 29, 2010Having tried all of the other brands of coated mandolin strings, I find that the tone from these is best. They seem to give my mandolin (n mid-grade import) more of a "woody" sound. This does not mean that the sound is in any way duller, just fuller. The "woody-er sound" has been noticed by my bandmates, and it is plainly audible on recording playbacks. Great strings, and you can't beat JUSTSTRINGS.COM pricing!
Black Diamond Mandolin Black Coated Loop End Steel E/A, Phosphor Bronze Wound D/G, .011 - .040, N774Bstar rating 5JimFebruary 10, 2010These are noticeably smoother in both feel and sound. I have tried many different types and these are my favorites. Plus as they wear, the coating comes off so you get a visual reminder to change your strings. If you are like me, I tend to let them get pretty stale and stay on way too long. Being able to see the wear helps me keep my sound fresh.
Black Diamond Mandolin Black Coated Loop End Steel E/A, Phosphor Bronze Wound D/G, .011 - .040, N774Bstar rating 5BudJuly 31, 2009My favorite strings. Great sound right out of the package. Don't seem to need a breaking in period to get rid of the annoying tinny, metallic sound. Great strings. Highly recommended.