Lyon Gut

Both 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 beef gut (bovine serosa) 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. The natural color tends toward opaque light to medium yellow.

This 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.

Lyon Gut String is an ideal use for:

• Violin: D-3 and G-4

• Viola: d-2, and G-3

• Cello: a-1, d-2

• Contrabass: g-1 and d-2

• Bass Viol: e-3, C-4, G-5, and D-6

• Tenor Viol: F-4, C-5, G-6

• Treble Viol: C-4, G-5, D-6

• Lute: f-4, C-5, G-6, octaves on bass courses

• Harp: mid-range and bass strings