{"title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute Gut Strings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamut Academie Gut Renaissance Lute Strings are designed for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/understanding-tunings\" title=\"modern performance practice at a=440\"\u003emodern performance practice at a=440\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help selecting strings for your lute?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutes come in a very diverse variety of sizes and models. If you have questions about strings options and gauge selection for your lute, please \u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca title=\"String Calculators\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculators\u003c\/a\u003e to find the correct strings for your instrument. You can find \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator-gauges-tensions\" title=\"Specific String Tensions here\"\u003eSpecific String Tensions here\u003c\/a\u003e. Interested in varnished strings? Many strings come with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Option to Add Varnish\"\u003eOption to Add Varnish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the most from your Gamut strings with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"care and cleaning recommendations\"\u003ecare and cleaning recommendations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"renaissance-lute-fret-pack","title":"Renaissance Lute Fret Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/fret-gut\" title=\"Fret Gut\"\u003eFret Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance Lute Fret Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight Gauges - 1.00mm, .95mm, .90mm, .85mm, .80mm, .75mm, .70mm, and .65mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamut Academie Fret Gut is made of beef gut (bovine serosa) for tying frets onto early music instrument necks, such as lutes and viola da gambas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many frets you will get out of each length depends on how wide the neck of your instrument is, and whether you are using double or single frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gamutmusic.com\/varnished-strings\" title=\"varnish finish\"\u003evarnish finish\u003c\/a\u003e. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFret-Tying Instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe offer instructions for tying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/tying-lute-frets\" title=\"lute frets\"\u003elute frets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/tying-viol-frets\" title=\"viol frets\"\u003eviol frets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe usual custom for gauging frets is to have the thickest fret be the first fret — the one nearest the nut — and then have each subsequent fret decrease by 0.05mm. Using this system, the first fret on a lute would be 1.00mm, the second fret 0.95mm, the third fret 0.90mm, and so on. On most lutes the thinnest size of fret that is practical is 0.65mm, so depending on the number of tied frets required by your instrument, you may need to use one, two, or three of the 0.65 frets to complete the fretting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"No Varnish","offer_id":46663778599142,"sku":"TF02","price":107.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnish (+$40.00)","offer_id":46663778631910,"sku":"TF02-V","price":147.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/academie-insert-1280x1280-bw__87631.1645569392.1280.1280.gif?v=1738726022"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-g-1-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute g-1 Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca title=\"vibrating string length\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 50%;\" border=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\" colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute g-1 Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Treble Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\" title=\"String Calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663781974246,"sku":"6LR1L","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663782007014,"sku":"6LR1L-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663782039782,"sku":"6LR1M","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663782072550,"sku":"6LR1M-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663782105318,"sku":"6LR1H","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663782138086,"sku":"6LR1H-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR1-lute-g1-gut-1028__54760.1709759662.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736507"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-d-2-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute d-2 Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute d-2 Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.48mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\" title=\"Treble Gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\" title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\" title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663783186662,"sku":"6LR2L","price":14.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663783219430,"sku":"6LR2L-V","price":19.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663783252198,"sku":"6LR2M","price":14.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663783284966,"sku":"6LR2M-V","price":19.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663783317734,"sku":"6LR2H","price":14.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663783350502,"sku":"6LR2H-V","price":19.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR2-lute-d2-gut-1028__75775.1709759767.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736528"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-a-3-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute a-3 Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca title=\"vibrating string length\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute a-3 Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.64mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.66mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.68mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\" title=\"Treble Gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\" title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\" title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663789019366,"sku":"6LR3L","price":20.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663789052134,"sku":"6LR3L-V","price":25.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663789084902,"sku":"6LR3M","price":20.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663789117670,"sku":"6LR3M-V","price":25.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663789150438,"sku":"6LR3H","price":20.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663789183206,"sku":"6LR3H-V","price":25.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR3-lute-a3-gut-1028__34693.1709759878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736543"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-f-4-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute F-4 Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca title=\"vibrating string length\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 50%;\" border=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\" colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute F-4 Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.78mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.82mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\" title=\"Treble Gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\" title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\" title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663796556006,"sku":"6LR4L","price":25.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663796588774,"sku":"6LR4L-V","price":30.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663796621542,"sku":"6LR4M","price":25.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663796654310,"sku":"6LR4M-V","price":30.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663796687078,"sku":"6LR4H","price":25.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663796719846,"sku":"6LR4H-V","price":30.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR4-lute-f4-gut-1028__27647.1709760103.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736558"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-f-4-octave-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute f-4 Octave Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute f-4 Octave Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Treble Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\" title=\"String Calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663806779622,"sku":"6LR4OCTL","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663806812390,"sku":"6LR4OCTL-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663806845158,"sku":"6LR4OCTM","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663806877926,"sku":"6LR4OCTM-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663806910694,"sku":"6LR4OCTH","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663806943462,"sku":"6LR4OCTH-V","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR4OCT-lute-f4-octave-gut-1028__63359.1709760212.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736573"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-c-5-lyon-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute C-5 Lyon Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute C-5 Lyon Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.04mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.06mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lyon-gut\" title=\"Lyon\"\u003eLyon Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyon-style of gut string is a high twist, single spin construction that offers a tone that is full and warm with a powerful fundamental and complex, pleasing upper partials. The color tends towards opaque light to medium yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth Lyon and Pistoy can be used for the same string positions, but the Lyon string is not as flexible as the Pistoy string. The Lyon should be preferred when a little extra stiffness is required under the bow or finger. This string is made from gut specially processed in our shop to be soft and responsive for the optimum combination of durability and flexibility, and is characterized by a tight and visible twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of string is named after the town in France which was famous for a particular type of flexible gut string. From the 16th century these strings were recommended as being some of the best strings for basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\" title=\"String Calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663807697126,"sku":"6LR5LL","price":38.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663807729894,"sku":"6LR5LL-V","price":43.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663807762662,"sku":"6LR5LM","price":38.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663807795430,"sku":"6LR5LM-V","price":43.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663807828198,"sku":"6LR5LH","price":38.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663807860966,"sku":"6LR5LH-V","price":43.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR5L-lute-c5-lyon-1028__79949.1709760358.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736594"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-c-5-octave-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute c-5 Octave Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca title=\"vibrating string length\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute c-5 Octave Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.54mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Treble Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\" title=\"String Calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663811072230,"sku":"6LR5OCTL","price":16.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663811104998,"sku":"6LR5OCTL-V","price":21.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663811137766,"sku":"6LR5OCTM","price":16.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663811170534,"sku":"6LR5OCTM-V","price":21.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663811203302,"sku":"6LR5OCTH","price":16.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663811236070,"sku":"6LR5OCTH-V","price":21.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR5OCT-lute-c5-octave_gut-1028__74236.1709760478.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736609"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-c-5-pistoy-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute C-5 Pistoy Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca title=\"vibrating string length\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 50%;\" border=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\" colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute C-5 Pistoy Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.04mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.06mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Pistoy Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/pistoy-gut\"\u003ePistoy Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistoy strings are made of three strands of gut twisted in one direction, and then the three combined together by twisting in the other direction in rope fashion. The results is a very flexible string with a quick response and a full, round sound. The color ranges from clear white on thinner strings to opaque yellow on thicker strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePistoy strings have no space in the structure and therefore have the same density as any plain gut string. The Pistoy string is expensive to make because it takes a lot of time to sort the gut into small bundles to twist and retwist. The gain is in the flexibility. Even in thick gauges the string remains supple and responsive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\" title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pistoy string is a unique development of Daniel Larson at Gamut Music. It is named for the town in Italy which was famous for producing the best string for basses, being \"flexible, smooth, and well twisted.\" This is not a polished catline as some think. At first glance this might look like such a thing. However, the Pistoy is fundamentally a different kind of string. It shares one trait with the catline in that the string is made with two directions of twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\" title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663808909542,"sku":"6LR5PL","price":45.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663808942310,"sku":"6LR5PL-V","price":50.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663808975078,"sku":"6LR5PM","price":45.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663809007846,"sku":"6LR5PM-V","price":50.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663809040614,"sku":"6LR5PH","price":45.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663809073382,"sku":"6LR5PH-V","price":50.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR5P-lute-c5-pistoy-1028__51578.1709760586.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736624"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-g-6-lyon-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute G-6 Lyon Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance Lute G-6 Lyon Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lyon-gut\" title=\"Lyon\"\u003eLyon Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyon-style of gut string is a high twist, single spin construction that offers a tone that is full and warm with a powerful fundamental and complex, pleasing upper partials. The color tends towards opaque light to medium yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth Lyon and Pistoy can be used for the same string positions, but the Lyon string is not as flexible as the Pistoy string. The Lyon should be preferred when a little extra stiffness is required under the bow or finger. This string is made from gut specially processed in our shop to be soft and responsive for the optimum combination of durability and flexibility, and is characterized by a tight and visible twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of string is named after the town in France which was famous for a particular type of flexible gut string. From the 16th century these strings were recommended as being some of the best strings for basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\" title=\"String Calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663815168230,"sku":"6LR6LL","price":63.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663815200998,"sku":"6LR6LL-V","price":68.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663815233766,"sku":"6LR6LM","price":63.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663815266534,"sku":"6LR6LM-V","price":68.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663815299302,"sku":"6LR6LH","price":63.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663815332070,"sku":"6LR6LH-V","price":68.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR6L-lute-g6-lyon-1028__01218.1709760724.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736639"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-g-6-pistoy","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute G-6 Pistoy Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"2\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute G-6 Pistoy Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e1.42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Pistoy Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/pistoy-gut\"\u003ePistoy Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\" title=\"Varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistoy strings are made of three strands of gut twisted in one direction, and then the three combined together by twisting in the other direction in rope fashion. The results is a very flexible string with a quick response and a full, round sound. The color ranges from clear white on thinner strings to opaque yellow on thicker strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePistoy strings have no space in the structure and therefore have the same density as any plain gut string. The Pistoy string is expensive to make because it takes a lot of time to sort the gut into small bundles to twist and retwist. The gain is in the flexibility. Even in thick gauges the string remains supple and responsive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\" title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pistoy string is a unique development of Daniel Larson at Gamut Music. It is named for the town in Italy which was famous for producing the best string for basses, being \"flexible, smooth, and well twisted.\" This is not a polished catline as some think. At first glance this might look like such a thing. However, the Pistoy is fundamentally a different kind of string. It shares one trait with the catline in that the string is made with two directions of twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\" title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical String-Making\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/string-calculator\"\u003eString Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663815889126,"sku":"6LR6PL","price":73.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663815921894,"sku":"6LR6PL-V","price":78.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663815954662,"sku":"6LR6PM","price":73.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663815987430,"sku":"6LR6PM-V","price":78.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663816020198,"sku":"6LR6PH","price":73.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663816052966,"sku":"6LR6PH-V","price":78.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR6P-lute-g6-pistoy-1028__47610.1709760817.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736659"},{"product_id":"6-course-ren-lute-g-6-octave-treble-gut","title":"6-Course Renaissance Lute g-6 Octave Treble Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese 6-Course Renaissance Lute gauges assume a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/mensur\" title=\"vibrating string length\"\u003evibrating string length\u003c\/a\u003e of 59cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 50%;\" border=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\" colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Course Renaissance Lute g-6 Octave Gut Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.68mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e0.72mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Length, 48\"\/120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Treble Gut\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/treble-gut\"\u003eTreble Gut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Varnish\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/varnish\"\u003eVarnish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a=440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreble Gut is processed to be a little harder than the other kinds of gut. The string also has a lower twist of about 15 degrees. This construction gives it the strength and resistance it needs to stand the strain in the treble register. The color ranges from clear white to opaque yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain gut strings are available with a natural or varnish finish. Natural strings are hand-rubbed with a light oil. Varnished strings have three coats of finish before being hand-polished with the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/gamut-logo-100x100-BW-TRANS.gif?v=1779393288\" alt=\"Gamut Music\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef gut (beef serosa) has a higher tensile strength than does sheep gut, so this string is useful for instruments that require extra durability. If your instrument has a longer string length which puts it beyond the comfortable range for sheep gut strings, the beef gut would be a good choice for string selection as it will stand the strain a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThese are our standard recommended gauges for this instrument\/string. For gauges outside of this range, see our \u003ca title=\"Custom Gauged Strings\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/strings-custom-gauged-strings\"\u003eCustom Gauged Strings\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute (Baroque, Renaissance)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/lute-baroque-renaissance\"\u003eLute (Baroque, Renaissance)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/intro-to-early-music-hip\" title=\"Early Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\"\u003eEarly Music \/ Historically Informed Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/historical-string-making\" title=\"Historical String-Making\"\u003eHistorical String-Making\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/pages\/care-and-cleaning\" title=\"Care and Cleaning of Gut Strings\"\u003eCare and Cleaning of Gut Strings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academie","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663818510566,"sku":"6LR6OCTL","price":22.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663818543334,"sku":"6LR6OCTL-V","price":27.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663818576102,"sku":"6LR6OCTM","price":22.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663818608870,"sku":"6LR6OCTM-V","price":27.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ No Varnish","offer_id":46663818641638,"sku":"6LR6OCTH","price":22.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy \/ Varnish (+$5.00)","offer_id":46663818674406,"sku":"6LR6OCTH-V","price":27.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6389\/9110\/files\/LR6OCT-lute-g6-octave-gut-1028__31061.1709760901.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740736674"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.gamutmusic.com\/collections\/6-course-renaissance-lute-strings.oembed","provider":"Gamut Music, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}