Mandolin Strings - Plated Steel, Silver-plated Copper Alloy Wound - Bright Tone and Easy Playability for Beginner and Practice 8 Strings Mandolin Players - for Mandolin Parts & Accessories About this item: AM03(010-034): E(2)-A(2)-D(2)-G(2), Plated Steel + Silver-Plated Copper Alloy Wound AM04(010-034): E(2)-A(2)-D(2)-G(2), Plated Steel + Coated Copper Alloy Winding AM05(011-040): E(2)-A(2)-D(2)-G(2), Plated Steel + Coated Copper Alloy Winding