Gut string advice - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T08:27:31Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/gut-string-advice?id=2477478%3ATopic%3A17047&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds like someone I'd like…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-08:2477478:Comment:242382011-03-08T04:45:49.978ZVince Abadiehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/VinceAbadie
Sounds like someone I'd like doing business with!
Sounds like someone I'd like doing business with! I'll second what Carl said ab…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-08:2477478:Comment:235802011-03-08T03:24:15.592ZIan Bellhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/IanBell
I'll second what Carl said about fast service from Sierra View.
I'll second what Carl said about fast service from Sierra View. That Sierra View link Ian gav…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-08:2477478:Comment:235792011-03-08T01:42:15.305ZCarl Andertonhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/CarlAnderton
That Sierra View link Ian gave is Bob Thornburg and he markets Pur'll gut strings. His service is lightning quick, and if you just ask him for the standard minstrel strings he knows the proper gauges. He's a hell of a nice guy to do business with. Hartel gets his strings there.
That Sierra View link Ian gave is Bob Thornburg and he markets Pur'll gut strings. His service is lightning quick, and if you just ask him for the standard minstrel strings he knows the proper gauges. He's a hell of a nice guy to do business with. Hartel gets his strings there. I use gamutstrings.com
http:/…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:241432011-03-07T16:10:33.825ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I use gamutstrings.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gamutstrings.com/catalog.html?Vl=72&Tp=2">http://www.gamutstrings.com/catalog.html?Vl=72&Tp=2</a></p>
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<p>I tend to order custom varnished gut strings in sizes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Treble Gut</p>
<p>.56mm</p>
<p>.62mm</p>
<p>.84mm</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lyon Gut</p>
<p>1.10 mm</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I use a guitar D string for my bass string</p>
<p>I use gamutstrings.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gamutstrings.com/catalog.html?Vl=72&Tp=2">http://www.gamutstrings.com/catalog.html?Vl=72&Tp=2</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I tend to order custom varnished gut strings in sizes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Treble Gut</p>
<p>.56mm</p>
<p>.62mm</p>
<p>.84mm</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lyon Gut</p>
<p>1.10 mm</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I use a guitar D string for my bass string</p> Thanks, Rob! I appreciate the…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:235782011-03-07T15:30:45.867ZVince Abadiehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/VinceAbadie
<p>Thanks, Rob! I appreciate the help.</p>
<p>Vince</p>
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<p>Thanks, Rob! I appreciate the help.</p>
<p>Vince</p>
<p> </p> Vince--
I get my gut string…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:242372011-03-07T14:24:17.320ZRob Morrisonhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertRMorrison
<p>Vince--</p>
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<p>I get my gut strings from Bob Flesher. They're a bit pricey, but I like the gauges he provides. I made the mistake of getting gut strings from LaBella, thinking it would be a bargain. Well, you get what you pay for. The LaBella strings were way too flimsy for minstrel playing, or even playing tuned up to modern pitch. I also bought a set from George Wunderlich at a festival once, and they were good, though I don't know if George still sells strings. Good…</p>
<p>Vince--</p>
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<p>I get my gut strings from Bob Flesher. They're a bit pricey, but I like the gauges he provides. I made the mistake of getting gut strings from LaBella, thinking it would be a bargain. Well, you get what you pay for. The LaBella strings were way too flimsy for minstrel playing, or even playing tuned up to modern pitch. I also bought a set from George Wunderlich at a festival once, and they were good, though I don't know if George still sells strings. Good luck.</p>
<p>Rob Morrison</p>
<p> </p> Thank you, Ian! I appreciate…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:241422011-03-07T13:26:35.775ZVince Abadiehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/VinceAbadie
Thank you, Ian! I appreciate the help.
Thank you, Ian! I appreciate the help. Vince, check
Sierra View -htt…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:237532011-03-07T13:07:57.811ZIan Bellhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/IanBell
<p>Vince, check</p>
<p>Sierra View -<a href="http://www.gourdbanjo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gourdbanjo.com/</a></p>
<p>or Bob Flesher -<a href="http://www.drhorsehair.com/accy.html" target="_blank">http://www.drhorsehair.com/accy.html</a></p>
<p>Vince, check</p>
<p>Sierra View -<a href="http://www.gourdbanjo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gourdbanjo.com/</a></p>
<p>or Bob Flesher -<a href="http://www.drhorsehair.com/accy.html" target="_blank">http://www.drhorsehair.com/accy.html</a></p> Pardon a novice for asking wh…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:241382011-03-07T06:06:24.909ZVince Abadiehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/VinceAbadie
Pardon a novice for asking what may be an often answered question, but where does one buy gut strings, and where does one buy varnished gut strings? My fretless open back had steel strings on it when I bought it. I replaced them with nylgut, which I've really enjoyed. But I'm willing to get even more authentic, if I can afford it!
Pardon a novice for asking what may be an often answered question, but where does one buy gut strings, and where does one buy varnished gut strings? My fretless open back had steel strings on it when I bought it. I replaced them with nylgut, which I've really enjoyed. But I'm willing to get even more authentic, if I can afford it! One thing that I do is to use…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2011-03-07:2477478:Comment:237462011-03-07T01:37:03.758ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
One thing that I do is to use varnished gut strings. I can't really tell a difference in the sound, and humidity is a non issue, until the strings get old. George recommended this at the first early banjo conference, and I have found this to be an outstanding suggestion.
One thing that I do is to use varnished gut strings. I can't really tell a difference in the sound, and humidity is a non issue, until the strings get old. George recommended this at the first early banjo conference, and I have found this to be an outstanding suggestion.