Gut strings for viola

Viola

"... it will be impossible to bring out a clear and even sound if one string is weaker or stronger than the next string (diameter) ..."

Leopold Mozart: Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule, Augsburg 1756

Leopold Mozart’s writings advocating equal tension guides us in our string production.

Since the string length (vibrating length of the string measured from nut to bridge) of individual instruments differs, the string thicknesses should be chosen according to the string length.

We produce special pure gut C-strings.

By combining the traditional rope production methods with string making techniques, we were able to create a significantly thickened string.

Our string is very flexible, produces an audibly clearer sound and reacts more quickly to the bow compared to a string that has been thickened less.

Our wound strings guarantee a new playing experience.

String core:

For reasons of tear resistance, the gut core is made of beef gut

Winding:

copper silver-plated, dark, warm sound

copper, bright clear sound

Recommendation for playing at a frequency of A=415Hz.

Equal Tension is also playable with our strings. You will find the recommended list at the bottom of this page.

Vibrating String Length	33-34 cm	35-36 cm	37-38 cm	39-40 cm
A	0.86 mm	0.82 mm	0.80 mm	0.78 mm
D	1.26/128 mm	1.22/1.24 mm	1.18/1.20 mm	1.14/1.16 mm
G	1.75/1.80 mm	1.70/1.75 mm	1.65/1.70 mm	1.60/1.65 mm
C	2.50/2.55 mm	2.40/2.45 mm	2.30/2.35 mm	2.20/2.25 mm
G wound	large	medium	medium	small
C wound	large	medium	medium	small

For the fifths between the strings to be pure, the mass in the string must be evenly distributed. Gut is a natural product that can change through playing. With the Schürch bridge, you can reliably and easily check your string for fifths purity and correct it with fine sandpaper if necessary.Until the introduction of machine sanding, it was a matter of course for musicians to rework the string themselves. The awareness of the need for this has disappeared to this day.Re-sharpening the strings with the Schürch-Bridge is simple and uncomplicated and prolongs the playability of your string.Instruction

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Details

Viola

Viola A plain gut string

Viola D plain gut string

Viola G plain gut string

Viola C plain gut string

Viola G wound gut string

Viola C wound gut string