8-string set, Greek tuning D-A-D-F-D-C, with loop end Scale 690 mm, tension ca. 8.4 kg The first 4 strings are course, plain silver steel. 5th string d, plain silver steel. 6th string f, steel core, nickel wound. 7th string d, plain silver steel. 8th string c, steel core, nickel wound. String gauges: d1 0.28 mm = .011'' a2 0.36 mm = .014'' d 0.28 mm = .011'' f 0.56 mm = .022'' d 0.28 mm = .011'' c 0.76 mm = .030'' Also suitable for magnetic pick-ups