Balalaika Strings. Made by Roosebeck. The Roosebeck Balalaika 3 String Set contains one plain steel string with a ball end, and 2 titanium strings with straight ends. Titanium strings have a translucent purple hue, and a polished smooth feel similar to a nylon string, but they have a slightly brighter tone and increased projection. Tuning and String Gauges .280 2:E .032 .810 Titanium 3:E .032 .810 Titanium