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Mandolin strings are sold in many stores that sell acoustic guitar strings and electric guitar strings. The modern day mandolin comes from an instrument called the lute that was used in Italy during the 17th and 18th centuries. The lute had a wide pear shaped body and a long neck. The strings of the lute were originally made out of the intestines of sheep.

Over the years the various small changes were made to the lute and it eventually became what we now know as the mandolin. Mandolins usually have four pairs of strings. Earlier mandolins had five pairs of strings. The strings are usually made out of pure steel. Some mandolin strings are coated with polymer to protect them perspiration and dirt. The polymer protection helps the strings to last longer.

There are two different types of mandolins available. The earlier style of mandolin originates from Naples and has a bowled back. These instruments have deep hollowed out bodies producing a deeper sound. Many mandolins used today have flat backs. Most flat backed mandolins have electric pickups. Mandolins can be played for all types of music, but are particularly popular with bluegrass music, Celtic music and classical music. The mandolin is often used in classical music in place of the lute.

Finding Mandolin Strings
You can find mandolin strings in any local music store that sell musical instruments and sheet music. You can also purchase high quality strings over the Internet. There are many companies online that sell strings for guitars, banjos and mandolins as well as various other items such as tuners. Many of these websites also sell a wide variety of karaoke products such as karaoke machines, microphones and discs.