Jul 12th 2024
New Instruments Available
The Gamut Workshop is pleased to announce the availability of new instruments for sale. Hand-made Gamut instruments include guitars, violins, vihuelas, and Renaissance and Baroque lutes.&nbs…
Please Note: selected shipping has no bearing on how long your order will take in the string workshop.
Gamut strings are hand-made to order — shipping timelines are calculated from when your order leaves the workshop, not when the order was placed. We will send a sales receipt with tracking # when your order leaves the shop.
International Orders: are subject to customs/VAT ("landed cost") fees at the receiving end. Gamut Music has no control over carrier- or government-imposed taxes or fees. See our Shipping & Returns Policy and Authorized Worldwide Dealers for additional details.
Jul 12th 2024
The Gamut Workshop is pleased to announce the availability of new instruments for sale. Hand-made Gamut instruments include guitars, violins, vihuelas, and Renaissance and Baroque lutes.&nbs…
Jun 6th 2024
Musical strings need to be attached to the instrument, and the traditional technique to accomplish this is a knot at the end to hold it in the tailpiece (instructions for tying a unique knot developed…
May 31st 2024
In the world of musical strings, the term “catgut” is a misnomer; it does not actually involve cats. The use of animal intestines for strings dates back many, many centuries. These strings, particular…
May 29th 2024
We have organized and listed recordings from Gamut Music and some of our friends on the FAQ/Articles page. Many are available for purchase (CD or download), and many are also available for s…
May 17th 2024
The debate over steel or gut for the violin e-1 string has been ongoing for at least 150 years, with very strong and precise opinions on both sides. This consideration came into sharper focus during a…
May 8th 2024
Our Articles/FAQ page has an extensive list of links on early music. From Renaissance to Baroque; lute to guitar; intabulation techniques to historically informed performance practice guides.Here…
May 1st 2024
Gamut Music has recently added vihuela strings to the store!We offer vihuela strings individually, or in bundled sets featuring the most popular kinds of strings for ease of ordering. Gauges are…
Apr 26th 2024
We have received several messages from students recently asking if there is any way to receive a price break on strings to accommodate the financial straits that usually come with being a student. The…
Apr 19th 2024
TL;DR: With the increased demand for Gamut gut strings, ordering as much in advance as possible will be the best practice.As you may know, substantial changes in the supply chains and general economy…
Apr 9th 2024
Playing on natural gut strings brings about distinctions in feel, responsiveness, and overall playing experience. Gut strings are generally softer and more pliable under the fingers than synthetic str…
Apr 1st 2024
Gamut strings are gauged by millimeter diameter, but there are other popular gauging systems for measuring strings. The below information can be used to easily convert other gauges: To change from mil…
Mar 12th 2024
We have reorganized our Renaissance lute string sections by numbered courses for ease of ordering. We hope this update is easier to navigate for players and makers alike. 6-Course Renaissance Lute St…