Ibanez IMDS4

The Ibanez IMDS4 is an 8-string mandolin string set made from 80/20 Bronze, designed specifically for mandolin players. The set uses paired strings in the traditional 8-string mandolin configuration, providing a bright, clear response suited to the characteristic sound of the instrument. Its lighter gauge makes the set comfortable to play while maintaining the articulation needed for mandolin melodies, chords, and picking techniques.

The IMDS4 features an easy-to-play, bright-sounding lighter-gauge configuration. Its eight strings are arranged as four courses of paired strings, with gauges of .010/.010, .014/.014, .024/.024, and .034/.034. This setup is designed to provide a responsive feel for mandolin playing while retaining a clear and articulate tone across the instrument's range.

The 80/20 Bronze construction gives the strings a bright tonal character that complements the natural acoustic voice of a mandolin. The IMDS4 is part of Ibanez's dedicated Mandolin Strings range and is intended as a replacement set for compatible 8-string mandolins. Its paired-string configuration makes it a dedicated mandolin set rather than a guitar, bass, or classical string set.

Key Features

• 8-string mandolin string set

• Designed for mandolin

• 80/20 Bronze construction

• Lighter gauge configuration

• Bright and articulate tone

• Easy-to-play design

• Eight strings arranged in four paired courses

• .010/.010 first course

• .014/.014 second course

• .024/.024 third course

• .034/.034 fourth course

• Suitable for melody playing

• Suitable for chord playing

• Suitable for picking techniques

• Designed for acoustic mandolin applications

• Ibanez original mandolin strings

Specifications

• Type: Mandolin Strings

• Series: IMDS Series

• Model: IMDS4

• String Configuration: 8-string

• Instrument: Mandolin

• Material: 80/20 Bronze

• Gauge: Light / Easy-to-Play

• String Gauges: .010 / .010 / .014 / .014 / .024 / .024 / .034 / .034

• Configuration: 4 paired courses

• Tonal Character: Bright sounding

The Ibanez IMDS4 is best suited for mandolin players looking for an easy-to-play, bright-sounding 8-string set. Its 80/20 Bronze construction and paired-string configuration make it a dedicated choice for mandolin melody, chord, and picking applications.