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  • Bass String Re-Wind

    Nov 8th 2024

    Bass String Re-Wind

    Did you know Gamut Music offers re-winding for contrabass strings? The problem with bass wound strings is that they will eventually develop a buzzing sound when the core shrinks and the wire…

  • Introduction to Gamut Workshop Instruments

    Nov 1st 2024

    Introduction to Gamut Workshop Instruments

    The past few months have seen the instrument workshop make significant progress finishing a handful of brand new instruments, including a Hans Burkholtzer Model 13-Course Lute, a Hans Frei Model 11-Co…

  • Cello da Spalla String Sets Now Available

    Oct 23rd 2024

    Cello da Spalla String Sets Now Available

    Gamut Music has recently added Cello da Spalla strings to the store! We offer Cello da Spalla strings individually, or in bundled sets featuring the most popular kind of strings for ease of…

  • Custom Gauged Strings

    Oct 15th 2024

    Custom Gauged Strings

    We frequently receive inquiries about string gauges that extend beyond our standard Light, Light+, Medium, Medium+, Heavy, and Heavy+ offerings. To address this, our Custom Gauged Strings se…

  • New Instruments Available

    Oct 11th 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.In a…

  • Care & Cleaning of Gut Strings

    Oct 10th 2024

    Care & Cleaning of Gut Strings

    Proper care and storage of gut strings is important to maintain their quality and longevity. Following these practices will ensure your strings produce the best sound and last longer.Cleaning Gut Stri…

  • Student/Educator Discounts

    Sep 13th 2024

    Student/Educator Discounts

    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…

  • Extra Heavy or Extra Light Gauges?

    Sep 6th 2024

    Extra Heavy or Extra Light Gauges?

    Gamut strings are hand-crafted using selected gauges based on Dan Larson's calculations for each instrument. Most strings are offered in Light, Light+, Medium, Medium+, Heavy, and Heavy+ gauges (altho…

  • Converting String Gauge Measurements

    Aug 20th 2024

    Converting String Gauge Measurements

    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…

  • Knots & Installing Tailgut

    Aug 9th 2024

    Knots & Installing Tailgut

    With the introduction of our new 3-D printed ball ends (and the ongoing discontinuation of our knotted ends string option) there has been an increased interest in knots!Our Articles/FAQ page…

  • Removing Rosin Buildup

    Aug 5th 2024

    Removing Rosin Buildup

    We see lots of Internet Advice™ on how to remove excess rosin from gut strings: soaking in oil, soaking in mineral spirits, scraped with sandpaper or steel wool, wiping down with lemon juice…