Gamut Academie strings are designed for Baroque instruments by those musicians playing historical performance practice at a=415, and are perfectly suitable for modern a=440 practice, but the result will be a little bit more tension at a=440.
For a string maker, strings for the Cello da Spalla (30", 76cm) are among the most challenging. The short string length and low pitches are counter intuitive to conventional design and we have to break out every trick in the string-maker catalog.
Use our String Calculators to find the correct strings for your instrument. You can find Specific String Tensions here. Interested in varnished strings? Many strings come with the Option to Add Varnish.
Get the most from your Gamut strings with our care and cleaning recommendations.
