Gamba family
Gut strings for instruments of the viola da gamba family
Here you will find plain and wound gut strings for pardessus, treble, tenor, and bass viola da gamba, as well as violones in G and D. In addition to the usual “standard” quality, many strings are also available as “elite” strings, which are characterized by a rich tone color.
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
Diameter recommandation: 415 Hz scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 plain 1.40mm 1.30mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
EFRANO Pardessus de Viole string setEfrano Pardessus de Viole strings are manufactured using traditional methods from the Vogtland region of Germany. The set is designed to produce a bright, clear yet warm sound that is ideal for this instrument and the corresponding historical performance practice.Features:Sound profile: A brilliant, overtone-rich sound that meets the specific requirements of French Baroque music for the pardessus.Manufacture: Manufactured based on traditional knowledge and the careful selection of suitable raw materials.String composition:G1 plainD2 plainA3 plainF4 plainC5 gut core with silver-plated copper windingG6 gut core with silver-plated copper windingGauge selection: scale length 29-30cm scale length 31-32cm G1 plain 0.50mm 0.45mm D2 plain 0.65mm 0.60mm A3 plain 0.85mm 0.80mm F4 plain 1.05mm 1.00mm C5 wound strong meduim G6 wound strong meduim
plain gut string for Treble violDiameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Treble violDiameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Treble violDiameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Treble violDiameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
gut core wound with silver plated cooper Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
gut core wound with silver plated cooper Diameter recommendation for treble viol 415 Hz scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 plain 1,60mm 1,55mm 1,50mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
This EFRANO treble viol string set is manufactured using traditional methods from the Vogtland region. During the heyday of gut strings, the Vogtland was a centre of string production. The strings are designed to produce a balanced sound that is ideal for solo and chamber music literature from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Features: Sound profile: A clear sound with a rich overtone spectrum, ideal for lovers of the traditional gut string sound. Manufacture: Manufactured based on traditional knowledge and the selection of suitable raw materials.Quality: The strings are manufactured using proven methods and modern standards to ensure consistent quality. Set composition:G1, A2, E3 and C4 string: plain gut stringG5 and D6 string: gut string wound with silver plated cooperDiameters of the sets: scale length 34-36cm scale length 37-39cm scale length 40-42cm D1 plain 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm A2 plain 0,75 mm 0,70 mm 0,65 mm E3 plain 1,00 mm 0,95 mm 0,85 mm C4 plain 1,25 mm 1,20 mm 1,15 mm G5 wound strong medium light D6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Tenor violDiameter recommendation tenor viol 415 Hz scale length 48-51cm scale length 52-55cm scale length 56-58cm G1 plain 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm D2 plain 0,85 mm 0,80 mm 0,75 mm A3 plain 1,15 mm 1,10 mm 1,05 mm F4 plain 1,40 mm 1,35 mm 1,30 mm C5 plain 1,90mm 1,80mm 1,70mm C5 wound strong medium light G6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation tenor viol 415 Hz scale length 48-51cm scale length 52-55cm scale length 56-58cm G1 plain 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm D2 plain 0,85 mm 0,80 mm 0,75 mm A3 plain 1,15 mm 1,10 mm 1,05 mm F4 plain 1,40 mm 1,35 mm 1,30 mm C5 plain 1,90mm 1,80mm 1,70mm C5 wound strong medium light G6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Tenor violDiameter recommendation tenor viol 415 Hz scale length 48-51cm scale length 52-55cm scale length 56-58cm G1 plain 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm D2 plain 0,85 mm 0,80 mm 0,75 mm A3 plain 1,15 mm 1,10 mm 1,05 mm F4 plain 1,40 mm 1,35 mm 1,30 mm C5 plain 1,90mm 1,80mm 1,70mm C5 wound strong medium light G6 wound strong medium light
EFRANO ‘elite’ gut strings are characterised by their richness of tone colour. Diameter recommendation tenor viol 415 Hz scale length 48-51cm scale length 52-55cm scale length 56-58cm G1 plain 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm D2 plain 0,85 mm 0,80 mm 0,75 mm A3 plain 1,15 mm 1,10 mm 1,05 mm F4 plain 1,40 mm 1,35 mm 1,30 mm C5 plain 1,90mm 1,80mm 1,70mm C5 wound strong medium light G6 wound strong medium light
plain gut string for Tenor violDiameter recommendation tenor viol 415 Hz scale length 48-51cm scale length 52-55cm scale length 56-58cm G1 plain 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm D2 plain 0,85 mm 0,80 mm 0,75 mm A3 plain 1,15 mm 1,10 mm 1,05 mm F4 plain 1,40 mm 1,35 mm 1,30 mm C5 plain 1,90mm 1,80mm 1,70mm C5 wound strong medium light G6 wound strong medium light