Apr 9th 2024
Playing On Gut Strings
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…
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.
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…
Mar 6th 2024
USPS 1st Class Mail is actually a misnomer — 1st Class Mail receives the lowest priority, is the slowest, least reliable and secure.We offer this service for customers where FedEx delivery is not avai…
Feb 29th 2024
For music performers, understanding the difference between tunings is essential, especially if they are involved in historically informed performances or working with ensembles specializing in early m…
Feb 15th 2024
Gamut Music has recently added Alto Viol strings to the store! We offer A-Alto Viol and C-Alto Viol strings individually, or in bundled sets featuring the most popular kinds of strings for ease o…
Feb 14th 2024
TL;DR: Don't put steel strings on a classical guitar. X-bracing and fan bracing are two common bracing patterns used in the construction of acoustic guitars, and they are associate…
Feb 1st 2024
Historically, the process of making gut music strings involved the use of various chemicals, some of which could be extremely toxic. The preparation of gut strings required several steps to clean,…
Jan 24th 2024
Gut music strings can have a long life if they are properly cared for and stored. But, being made from a natural material, false strings and breakage can occur. Here are some common reasons why n…
Jan 17th 2024
Gamut Music will be switching to a more robust customer service platform to more accurately track and respond to inquiries (and reduce spam, scams, and phishing attempts).The email address is the same…
Dec 28th 2023
In the world of musical strings, the term "catgut" is a misnomer; it does not actually involve cats.Historically, strings for musical instruments were indeed made from the intestines of various animal…
Dec 14th 2023
We often receive inquiries about expediting orders for strings. At Gamut Music, we operate at "the speed of gut," meaning that individual orders are processed as they come in, as soon as material…