Aquila Corde Armoniche
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Aquila 'HV' - Smooth beef gut strings with varnished surface, 120 cm / 180 cm5.29 CHF - 146.17 CHF
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Close wound “F” strings - pure silver winding on beef gut cores31.77 CHF - 201.92 CHF
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Aquila open wound “FD” strings (pure silver open wound on beef gut)22.00 CHF - 35.00 CHF
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Close wound “FU” strings - pure silver winding on unsplit lamb gut cores31.77 CHF - 201.92 CHF
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Aquila 'VN' - New Venice Unsplit Lamb Gut strings - 120 / 180 cm21.97 CHF - 207.00 CHF
Why should I choose beef gut?
The use of beef gut as alternative to lamb gut dates back to the first half of the last century.
Beef gut allow a high level of standardization of produced strings that we only offer smooth and varnished.
This kind of material meets the needs of all who are looking mainly for reliability, certainty, great durabilty, limitate alteration due to climatic changes, and tuning resistance even in case of high atmospheric humidity. On the other hand, they are not suggested for those who aim mainly to the historicity and quality of sound.
Why should I choose unsplit lamb gut?
This type of material is suggested o those who wish to use strings that are strictly made according to the historical procedure and that give the maximum in terms of acoustic performance. Even if these strings are not varnished, we noticed that the use of whole gut, i.e. not cut into strips, still offer a discrete resistance to climatic changes.
Treble Viol / Soprano strings in beef gut
Vibrating string length: 38 cm
Smooth gut strings with varnished surface The varnish we used does not come as casualty but as the result of a careful selection to ensure perfect compatibility with the elasticity of the gut, a perfect contact with the hairs of your bow , maximum protection to mechanical wear, to crease and stability to humidity changes.
These strings have a varnished surface up to a diameter of 1.70 mm. Over that diameter, strings are simply oiled.
Standard length is 120 cm. Starting from a diameter of 2.00 mm, only a length of 180 cm is available.
Choose which strings to install
If you prefer to arrange your set by selecting the precise diameters, you can add the single strings from the tables below, where the recommended diameters are shown. An increase in diameter corresponds to an increase in tension.
Otherwise, if you prefer to choose any diameter freely, we suggest you go to the overview pages (single strings) of the Varnished beef gut “HV” strings and the Close wound “F” strings (in pure silver)
Possible D-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
56HV | 56HV – Varnished gut string | 0.56 mm | 120 cm |
60HV | 60HV – Varnished gut string | 0.60 mm | 120 cm |
Possible A-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
73HV | 73HV – Varnished gut string | 0.73 mm | 120 cm |
76HV | 76HV – Varnished gut string | 0.76 mm | 120 cm |
Possible E-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
94HV | 94HV – Varnished gut string | 0.94 mm | 120 cm |
100HV | 100HV – Varnished gut string | 1.00 mm | 120 cm |
Possible C-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
116HV | 116HV – Varnished gut string | 1.16 mm | 120 cm |
124HV | 124HV – Varnished gut string | 1.24 mm | 120 cm |
Possible G-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
101F | 101F – G treble (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „F“ | 1.50 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
102F | 102F – G treble (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „F“ | 1.60 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
Possible D-strings for Soprano
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
105F | 105F – D treble (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „F“ | 2.10 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
106F | 106F – G treble (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „F“ | 2.20 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
Treble Viol / Soprano strings in lamb gut
Vibrating string length: 38 cm
The usage of unsplit lamb gut, besides being closer to the historical reality of the string makers of the past, has also led to strings with unexpected superior acoustical and mechanical properties, as compared to those produced with gut strips.
The HU type strings have a surface that has been smoothened only the minimum needed to guarantee that the string is not false; the string is then slightly oiled.
Standard length is 120 cm up to diameters of 1.90 mm. Starting from a diameter of 2.00 mm, the standard length changes to 180 mm only.
Please note
The tables below show, for each note, the string in medium tension first, followed by the string in strong tension.
Choose which strings to install
If you prefer to arrange your set by selecting the precise diameters you can add the single strings from the tables below, where the recommended diameters are shown. An increase in diameter corresponds to an increase in tension.
Else if you prefer to choose completely freely any diameter , we suggest you go to the summary page of Unsplit lamb gut “HU” strings and Close wound “FU” strings (pure silver winding on unsplit lamb gut cores)
Possible Treble D-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
60HU | 60HU – Unsplit gut string | 0.60 mm | 120 cm |
62HU | 62HU – Unsplit gut string | 0.62 mm | 120 cm |
Possible Treble A-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
76HU | 76HU – Unsplit gut string | 0.76 mm | 120 cm |
79HU | 79HU – Unsplit gut string | 0.79 mm | 120 cm |
Possible Treble E-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
100HU | 100HU – Unsplit gut string | 1.00 mm | 120 cm |
104HU | 104HU – Unsplit gut string | 1.04 mm | 120 cm |
Possible Treble C-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
124HU | 124HU – Unsplit gut string | 1.24 mm | 120 cm |
128HU | 128HU – Unsplit gut string | 1.28 mm | 120 cm |
Possible Treble G-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
101FU | 101FU – G treble (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „FU“ | 1.50 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
102FU | 102FU – G treble (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „FU“ | 1.60 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
Possible Treble D-strings
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length |
105FU | 105FU – D treble (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „FU“ | 2.10 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
106FU | 106FU – G treble (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „FU“ | 2.20 mm equivalent gut | 72 cm |
FG synthetic strings set for Soprano
Vibrating string length: 38 cm
The F-Red Series are the new synthetic strings for bowed instruments, developed by Aquila Corde Armoniche as a valid alternative to natural gut
Eco-sustainable, stable in intonation and durable, the new F-Red Series are our answer to the needs of all students and musicians who have to face conditions where the use of gut becomes too demanding, such as
- high temperature and humidity conditions, typical for example of some sub-tropical countries (e.g. South America and Africa);
- high cost for the replacement of gut strings that students have to face when approaching the study of ancient music instruments.
The “tirata”
“Tirata” is a word used by the string makers of the great Italian tradition. It represents the correct length of string needed on each instrument, considering its full dimensions. We decided to reintroduce it in our vocabulary to specify the length of a single string, which will no longer be indicated in centimetres.
For example, a string that’s 120 cm long will correspond to 2 tirate on a violin, but only 1 tirata on a cello.
Notice: to avoid damages, do not cut the strings. In case you want to shorten them, first spread some quick glue around the point where you want to cut.
WARNING: Wound strings are made with round wire and not flat, as was done at the end of the nineteenth century
WARNING: The surface is not smooth, but slightly satin, due to a special covering. After about a week, the strings will spontaneously smooth out.
Soprano medium tension
SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Gut Equivalent |
08FG#1 | SOPRANO GAMBA „d“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC | 0.66 mm | 1 tirata | 0.62 mm |
08FG#2 | SOPRANO GAMBA „a“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC | 0.80 mm | 1 tirata | 0.79 mm |
08FG#3 | SOPRANO GAMBA „e“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC | 1.01 mm | 1 tirata | 1.04 mm |
08FG#4 | SOPRANO GAMBA „C“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC | 1.29 mm | 1 tirata | 1.28 mm |
08FG#5 | SOPRANO GAMBA „G“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC WOUND | 1 tirata | 1.60 mm | |
08FG#6 | SOPRANO GAMBA „D“ MEDIUM TENSION – SYNTHETIC WOUND | 1 tirata | 2.20 mm |
Corde Drago
Per la famiglia della viola da gamba sono disponibili tutte le tipologie Cordedrago, comprese le demi-filée e le filate in argento su budello, senza seta interposta, secondo la tecnica antica. Dato che i cordoni di nostra produzione sono molto morbidi e sonori anche se grossi, è possibile limitare al massimo l’impiego di corde filate, come era in uso nel ‚600 fino alla loro introduzione ad opera di Sainte Colombe nel 1675.
For the viola da gamba family, all Cordedrago types are available, including the demi-filée and the silver-wound on gut strings without interposed silk, according to the ancient technique. Since our produced strings are very soft and sonorous even if thick, it is possible to minimize the use of wound strings, as was customary in the 17th century until their introduction by Sainte Colombe in 1675.
(Silver wound strings currently are out of production)
Viola da gamba soprano
Proposed set for a viola da gamba soprano of cm. 38 of vibrant length:
- the first string and the La are Ritorta di Salle,
- the Mi is a Cantino di Napoli,
- the Do a Cordone di Roma,
- the Sol and the bass Re are Cordoni di Roma.
On the set there is a 10% discount, otherwise it is possible to choose types and gauges of strings as you like, for example the Re bass can be replaced by a Cordone Cordedrago or a Copper loaded.
Proposed set for a viola da gamba soprano of cm. 38 of vibrant length:
medium Ø: 56-73-94-116-160-210
strong Ø: 76-100-124-170-220
Efrano
Efrano – Diskant-Sopran Gambe
BestellNr.: | Mensur 34-36 | Mensur 37-39 | Mensur 40-42 | ||
SG052 | d‘‘ | Darm | 0,56 mm | 0,52 mm | 0,50 mm |
SG070 | a‘ | Darm | 0,74 mm | 0,70 mm | 0,65 mm |
SG095 | e‘ | Darm | 1,00 mm | 0,95 mm | 0,85 mm |
SG120 | c‘ | Darm | 1,25 mm | 1,20 mm | 1,12 mm |
SG150 | g | Darm | 1,60 mm | 1,50 mm | 1,40 mm |
SG090 | g | Darm / versilbert | 0,95 mm | 0,90 mm | 0,85 mm |
SG115 | d | Darm / versilbert | 1,20 mm | 1,15 mm | 1,10 mm |
SG Satz | SG052, SG070, SG095, SG120, SG090, SG115 |
Spannung ca. 48N (Kammerton a‘=415Hz)
Cuerdas de Tripa Frechina
Viola soprano / Treble Viol / Dessus de Viole – Cuerdas Frechina
1 / ré / d“
corde en boyau /single gut string
diameter Ø:
–
2 / la / a‘
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
72-80
3 / mi / e‘
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
90-102
4 / do / c‘
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
114-130
5 / sol / g
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
150-166
5 / sol / g
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
150, 160
6 / ré / d
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
190-214
6 / ré / d
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
190
Gamut Music, Inc.
Gutmann Music Strings
Gutmann Strings are made from the best Australian cattle gut.
The origin of the raw material is essential for the making of high quality musical gut-wire.
We found the Australian cow ideal as those cows life and diet creates the typical characteristics we need to produce a musical instrument string. This string needs to have a long life when the tension on the string is high and played by a bow or fingers, not always soft and gentle but with passion …
Bernd Kürschner OHG
Gut Strings / Darmsaiten
Florentiner Gut String / high twist gut
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Kürschner FDL Florentiner lackiert / high twist varnished - 70 cm10.99 CHF - 24.19 CHF
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Kürschner FDL Florentiner lackiert / high twist varnished - 115 cm14.33 CHF - 36.62 CHF
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Kürschner FDL Florentiner lackiert / high twist varnished - 180 cm26.40 CHF - 149.55 CHF
Catline
Luxline Gut Strings / Luxline Darmsaiten
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Kürschner LS Luxline Feinsilber / solid silver - geölt / oiled – 115 cm51.00 CHF - 55.73 CHF
Wound strings & Sets
Please see tables below.
Bitte die Tabellen unten beachten.
Tables of the String Sets / Tabellen zu den Saiten-Sets
VIOLA DA GAMBA SOPRANO
DARM, FLORENTINER, VERSILBERTES KUPFER | |||||
PLAIN GUT, HIGH TWIST GUT, SILVER PLATED COPPER | |||||
440 Hz | |||||
Spannung / tension | x-leicht / x-light | leicht | medium | stark / high | x-stark / x-high |
d“ – 1 | D 1050 | D 1052 | D 1054 | D 1056 | D 1058 |
a‘ – 2 | D 1064 | D 1066 | D 1068 | D 1070 | D 1073 |
e‘ – 3 | FD 0085 | FD 0088 | FD 0091 | FD 0094 | FD 0097 |
c‘ – 4 | FD 0108 | FD 0112 | FD 0116 | FD 0120 | FD 0124 |
g – 5 | VDD 0145 | VDD 0150 | VDD 0155 | VDD 0160 | VDD 0165 |
d – 6 | VDD 0190 | VDD 0195 | VDD 0200 | VDD 0210 | VDD 0220 |
Satz / set | 220100 | 220110 | 220120 | 220130 | 220140 |
DARM, FLORENTINER, LUXLINE (KUPFER), VERSILBERTES KUPFER | |||||
PLAIN GUT, HIGH TWIST GUT, LUXLINE (COPPER), SOLID SILVER | |||||
440 Hz | |||||
Spannung / tension | x-leicht / x-light | leicht | medium | stark / high | x-stark / x-high |
d“ – 1 | D 1050 | D 1052 | D 1054 | D 1056 | D 1058 |
a‘ – 2 | D 1064 | D 1066 | D 1068 | D 1070 | D 1073 |
e‘ – 3 | FD 0085 | FD 0088 | FD 0091 | FD 0094 | FD 0097 |
c‘ – 4 | LK 0108 | LK 0112 | LK 0116 | LK 0120 | LK 0124 |
g – 5 | VDD 0145 | VDD 0150 | VDD 0155 | VDD 0160 | VDD 0165 |
d – 6 | VDD 0190 | VDD 0195 | VDD 0200 | VDD 0210 | VDD 0220 |
Satz / set | 220200 | 220210 | 220220 | 220230 | 220240 |
DARM, FLORENTINER, LUXLINE, FEINSILBER | |||||
PLAIN GUT, HIGH TWIST, LUXLINE, SOLID SILVER | |||||
440 Hz | |||||
Spannung / tension | x-leicht / x-light | leicht | medium | stark / high | x-stark / x-high |
d“ – 1 | D 1050 | D 1052 | D 1054 | D 1056 | D 1058 |
a‘ – 2 | D 1064 | D 1066 | D 1068 | D 1070 | D 1073 |
e‘ – 3 | FD 0085 | FD 0088 | FD 0091 | FD 0094 | FD 0097 |
c‘ – 4 | LS 0108 | LS 0112 | LS 0116 | LS 0120 | LS 0124 |
g – 5 | SDD 0145 | SDD 0150 | SDD 0155 | SDD 0160 | SDD 0165 |
d – 6 | SDD 0190 | SDD 0195 | SDD 0200 | SDD 0210 | SDD 0220 |
Satz / set | 220300 | 220310 | 220320 | 220330 | 220340 |
Toro Strings
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TORO 'Venice' Typ (Katline) Montone gut string (Ram / Schafbock), 120 cm13.15 CHF - 34.26 CHF
TREBLE VIOLA (Viola da Gamba) | ||||
Tension (Diameter) – Length: 140 cm. Lenght of wound strings: 70 cm. | ||||
Key | Type | Light | Medium | Heavy |
d“ | ram or ox gut | — | 56 | 62 |
a‘ | ram or ox gut | — | 73 | 76 |
e‘ | ram or ox gut | — | 97 | 104 |
e‘ | double twist VENICE type | — | 97 | 104 |
c‘ | ram or ox gut | — | 120 | 128 |
c‘ | double twist VENICE type | — | 120 | 128 |
g | silver wound | — | medium | heavy |
d | silver wound | — | medium | heavy |
– | – | – | – | – |