Viola da Gamba Tenore

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Aquila Corde Armoniche

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.

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Tenor Gamba strings in beef gut

 

Vibrating string length: 56 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 in the range of diameters from .38 mm to 1.70 mm. Starting from a diameter of 1.90 mm, the strings are simply oiled. Starting from a diameter of 2.00 mm the standard length will be 180 cm only.

Tension

The tables below present, for each note, first the string in medium tension and then 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 the Beef gut “HV” strings HVand of the Close wound “F” strings (in pure silver).

 

Possible Tenore G-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

60HV

60HV – Varnished gut string

0.60 mm

120 cm

64HV

64HV – Varnished gut string

0.64 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore D-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

76HV

76HV – Varnished gut string

0.76 mm

120 cm

82HV

82HV – Varnished gut string

0.82 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore A-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

100HV

100HV – Varnished gut string

1.00 mm

120 cm

108HV

108HV – Varnished gut string

1.08 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore F-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

128HV

128HV – Varnished gut string

1.28 mm

120 cm

136HV

136HV – Varnished gut string

1.36 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore C-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

109F

109F – C tenor (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „F“

1.70 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

110F

110F – C tenor (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „F“

1.80 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

Possible Tenore G-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

113F

113F – G tenor (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „F“

2.40 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

114F

114F -G tenor (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „F“

2.60 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

 

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Tenor Gamba strings in lamb gut

 

Vibrating string length: 56 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.

Tension

The tables below present, for each note, first the string in medium tension and then 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 Tenore G-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

64HU

64HU – Unsplit gut string

0.64 mm

120 cm

66HU

66HU – Unsplit gut string

0.66 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore D-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

82HU

82HU – Unsplit gut string

0.82 mm

120 cm

85HU

85HU – Unsplit gut string

0.85 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore A-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

108HU

108HU – Unsplit gut string

1.08 mm

120 cm

112HU

112HU – Unsplit gut string

1.12 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore F-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

136HU

136HU – Unsplit gut string

1.36 mm

120 cm

140HU

140HU – Unsplit gut string

1.40 mm

120 cm

Possible Tenore C-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

109FU

109FU – C tenor (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „FU“

1.70 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

110FU

110FU – C tenor (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „FU“

1.80 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

Possible Tenore G-Strings

SKU

Name

Gauge

Length

113FU

113FU – G tenor (gamba family) medium tension silver close wound type „FU“

2.40 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

114FU

114FU -G tenor (gamba family) heavy tension silver close wound type „FU“

2.60 mm equivalent gut

90 cm

 

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FG synthetic strings set for Tenor

 

Vibrating string length: 56 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.

Tenor medium tension

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Corde Drago

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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 tenore

Set proposed for a tenor viola da gamba of cm.56 of vibrant length:

  • the first string is a Ritorta di Salle,
  • the RE and LA are Cantini di Napoli,
  • the Fa a Cordoncino di Roma,
  • the Do a Cordone di Roma,
  • the Sol bass a Copper loaded (Appesantite in Rame).

On the set there is a 10% discount, otherwise you can choose types and gauges of strings as you like.

Set proposed for a tenor viola da gamba of cm.56 of vibrant length:
medium Ø: 60-76-100-128-180-270
strong Ø: 64-82-108-136-190-280

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Efrano

Efrano – Alt (Tenor)-Gambe

BestellNr.:  Mensur
48-50		Mensur
52-55		Mensur
56-58
      
AG065g‘Darm0,66 mm0,62 mm0,58 mm
AG085d‘Darm0,88 mm0,80 mm0,76 mm
AG115aDarm1,15 mm1,10 mm1,05 mm
AG140fDarm1,40 mm1,35 mm1,30 mm
AG180c
Darm1,85 mm1,80 mm1,70 mm
AG110cDarm / versilbert1,15 mm1,10 mm1,05 mm
AG125GDarm / versilbert1,35 mm1,30 mm1,25 mm
      
AG SatzAG065, AG085, AG0115, AG140, AG110, AG125

Spannung ca. 55N (Kammerton a‘=415Hz)

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Cuerdas de Tripa Frechina

Viola alto / Alto Viol / Viole alto – Cuerdas Frechina

1 / la / a‘ 
corde en boyau /single gut string
diameter Ø:
–

2 / mi / e‘
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
76-80

3 / do / c‘
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
94

4 / sol / g
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
122

5 / re / d
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
158

5 / re / d
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
158

5 / re / d
entorchado cobre / copper wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
158

6 / re / d
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
206

6 / la / A
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
206

6 / la / A
entorchado cobre / copper wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
206

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Viola tenor / Viole ténor – Cuerdas Frechina

1 / sol / g‘ 
corde en boyau /single gut string
diameter Ø:
–

2 / re / d‘
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
78-86

3 / la / a
corde en boyau / single gut string
diameter Ø:
100-114

4 / fa / f
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
124-138

5 / do / c
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
164-182

5 / do / c
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
164

5 / do / c
entorchado cobre / copper wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
164

6 / sol / G
corde en boyau / gut string
diameter Ø:
230

6 / sol / G
entorchado plata / silver wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
230

6 / sol / G
entorchado cobre / copper wound
diameter equivalent Ø:
230

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Gamut Music, Inc.

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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 …

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Bernd Kürschner OHG

Gut Strings / Darmsaiten

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Florentiner Gut String / high twist gut

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Catline

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Luxline Gut Strings / Luxline Darmsaiten

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Wound strings & Sets

Please see tables below.
Bitte die Tabellen unten beachten.

Tables of the String Sets / Tabellen zu den Saiten-Sets

DARM, FLORENTINER, VERSILBERTES KUPFER
PLAIN GUT/HIGH TWIST GUT, LUXLINE (COPPER), SILVER PLATED COPPER
440 Hz     
Spannung / tensionx-leicht / x-lightleichtmediumstark / highx-stark / x-high
Mensur / vibr. String length53/54 cm51/52 cm49/50cm47/48 cm45/46 cm
g‘ – 1D 1058D 1060D 1062D 1064D 1066
d‘ – 2D 1076D 1079D 1082D 1085D 1088
a – 3D 1100D 1104D 1108D 1112D 1116
f – 4FD 5128FD 5132FD 5136FD 5140FD 5145
c – 5VDA 1170VDA 1175VDA 1180VDA 1185VDA 1190
G – 6VDA 1230VDA 1235VDA 1240VDA 1245VDA 1250
Satz / Set230100230110230120230130230140
      
      
DARM, FLORENTINER, LUXLINE (KUPFER), VERSILBERTES KUPFER
PLAIN GUT, HIGH TWIST GUT, LUXLINE (COPPER), SILVER PLATED COPPER
440 Hz     
Spannung / tensionx-leicht / x-lightleichtmediumstark / highx-stark / x-high
Mensur / vibr. String length53/54 cm51/52 cm49/50cm47/48 cm45/46 cm
g‘ – 1D 1058D 1060D 1062D 1064D 1060
d‘ – 2D 1076D 1079D 1082D 1085D1088
a – 3FD 5100FD 5104FD 5108FD 5112FD 5116
f – 4LK 5128LK 5132LK 5136LK 5140LK 5145
c – 5VDA 1170VDA 1175VDA 1180VDA 1185VDA 1190
G – 6VDA 1230VDA 1235VDA 1240VDA 1245VDA 1250
Satz / Set230200230210230220230230230240
      
      
DARM, FLORENTINER, LUXLINE, FEINSILBER
PLAIN GUT, HIGH TWIST GUT, LUXLINE, SILVER PLATED COPPER
440 Hz     
Spannung / tensionx-leicht / x-lightleichtmediumstark / highx-stark / x-high
Mensur / vibr. String length53/54 cm51/52 cm49/50cm47/48 cm45/46 cm
g‘ – 1D 1058D 1060D 1062D 1064D 1060
d‘ – 2D 1076D 1079D 1082D 1085D1088
a – 3FD 5100FD 5104FD 5108FD 5112FD 5116
f – 4LS 5128LS 5132LS 5136LS 5140LS 5145
c – 5SDA 1170SDA 1175SDA 1180SDA 1185SDA 1190
G – 6SDA 1230SDA 1235SDA 1240SDA 1245SDA 1250
Satz / Set230300230310230320230330230340
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Toro Strings

 

TENOR VIOLA (Viola da Gamba)

Tension (Diameter) – Length: 120 cm.

Key

Type

Light

Medium

Heavy

g‘

ram or ox gut 

—

62

66

d‘

ram or ox gut 

—

85

88

a

ram or ox gut 

—

112

116

a

double twist VENICE type

—

112

116

f

ram or ox gut 

—

140

145

f

double twist VENICE type

—

140

145

c

silver wound 

—

medium

heavy

G

silver wound 

—

medium

heavy

–

–

–

–

–

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Fret Gut / Bunddarm

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