Real gut strings? - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-29T16:00:21Zhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A139066&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks much! John Masciale s…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2019-09-16:2477478:Comment:1801592019-09-16T20:19:39.806ZMichael Cyprethttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MichaelCypret
<p>Thanks much!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A180382&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment180382"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I use them on my minstrel era banjos. There are people who also like them on classic banjos. The difference in sound is subtle. I far prefer the gut strings. Although I have done sound studies comparing modern banjos with…</p>
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<p>Thanks much!<br/> <br/> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A180382&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2477478Comment180382"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I use them on my minstrel era banjos. There are people who also like them on classic banjos. The difference in sound is subtle. I far prefer the gut strings. Although I have done sound studies comparing modern banjos with minstrel era banjos I have not tried comparing string types. I suspect that the gut strings would have slightly higher harmonic content than nylgut, but that is purely a subjective guess. Temperature would definitely be a factor. <br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Cypret said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings?xg_source=activity&id=2477478%3ATopic%3A139058&page=4#2477478Comment180379"><div><p>I’m thinking about using gut strings. Gamut also makes Lutes. What banjo do you use them on? I’m thinking about using them for a Vintage turn of the last century banjo and to get an authentic sound from a reproduction Minstrel banjo. <br/> <br/> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings#2477478Comment139151"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I get mine from gamut strings. I get them varnished. A set of strings can last a long time.</p>
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</blockquote> I use them on my minstrel era…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2019-09-16:2477478:Comment:1803822019-09-16T14:45:21.720ZJohn Mascialehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnMasciale
<p>I use them on my minstrel era banjos. There are people who also like them on classic banjos. The difference in sound is subtle. I far prefer the gut strings. Although I have done sound studies comparing modern banjos with minstrel era banjos I have not tried comparing string types. I suspect that the gut strings would have slightly higher harmonic content than nylgut, but that is purely a subjective guess. Temperature would definitely be a factor. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Michael Cypret…</cite></p>
<p>I use them on my minstrel era banjos. There are people who also like them on classic banjos. The difference in sound is subtle. I far prefer the gut strings. Although I have done sound studies comparing modern banjos with minstrel era banjos I have not tried comparing string types. I suspect that the gut strings would have slightly higher harmonic content than nylgut, but that is purely a subjective guess. Temperature would definitely be a factor. <br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Cypret said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings?xg_source=activity&id=2477478%3ATopic%3A139058&page=4#2477478Comment180379"><div><p>I’m thinking about using gut strings. Gamut also makes Lutes. What banjo do you use them on? I’m thinking about using them for a Vintage turn of the last century banjo and to get an authentic sound from a reproduction Minstrel banjo. <br/> <br/> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings#2477478Comment139151"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I get mine from gamut strings. I get them varnished. A set of strings can last a long time.</p>
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</blockquote> I’m thinking about using gut…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2019-09-16:2477478:Comment:1803792019-09-16T00:41:12.159ZMichael Cyprethttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/MichaelCypret
<p>I’m thinking about using gut strings. Gamut also makes Lutes. What banjo do you use them on? I’m thinking about using them for a Vintage turn of the last century banjo and to get an authentic sound from a reproduction Minstrel banjo. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings#2477478Comment139151"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I get mine from gamut strings. I get them varnished. A set of strings can…</p>
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<p>I’m thinking about using gut strings. Gamut also makes Lutes. What banjo do you use them on? I’m thinking about using them for a Vintage turn of the last century banjo and to get an authentic sound from a reproduction Minstrel banjo. <br/> <br/> <cite>John Masciale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/real-gut-strings#2477478Comment139151"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I get mine from gamut strings. I get them varnished. A set of strings can last a long time.</p>
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</blockquote> John, what type of varnish do…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-02-15:2477478:Comment:1400742016-02-15T01:43:31.849ZD. Wooldridgehttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/DWooldridge
<p>John, what type of varnish do you use?</p>
<p>John, what type of varnish do you use?</p> Boo. Not fair.tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-02-01:2477478:Comment:1395902016-02-01T20:30:48.032ZBrian Kimererhttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BrianKimerer
<p>Boo. Not fair.</p>
<p>Boo. Not fair.</p> I had a gut feeling they'd be…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-02-01:2477478:Comment:1395092016-02-01T19:09:52.553ZStrumeliahttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>I had a gut feeling they'd be shipped today.</p>
<p>I had a gut feeling they'd be shipped today.</p> Thanks Paul & Lisa I will…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-02-01:2477478:Comment:1395892016-02-01T16:51:01.462ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Thanks Paul & Lisa I will be sure to post any attempts at a gourd fiddle. Also seems all this gut talk sent out the gut signal cuz my gut string set from Dr horsehair has finally shipped today. I'm hoping they are super fat but will follow up once they arrive.
Thanks Paul & Lisa I will be sure to post any attempts at a gourd fiddle. Also seems all this gut talk sent out the gut signal cuz my gut string set from Dr horsehair has finally shipped today. I'm hoping they are super fat but will follow up once they arrive. Look up Google images of lyre…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-01-30:2477478:Comment:1395782016-01-30T03:54:48.759ZStrumeliahttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Look up Google images of lyre bows, psaltery bows, and rebec bows. It can be as simple as a bent stick with horsehair in the notches.</p>
<p>Look up Google images of lyre bows, psaltery bows, and rebec bows. It can be as simple as a bent stick with horsehair in the notches.</p> Now you guys got me thinking…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-01-30:2477478:Comment:1398482016-01-30T02:32:57.827ZChris Prietohttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
Now you guys got me thinking I can make a gourd fiddle. What's the bow made of and is it similar to traditional bow? Not sure how to make a bow. Very neat stuff.
Now you guys got me thinking I can make a gourd fiddle. What's the bow made of and is it similar to traditional bow? Not sure how to make a bow. Very neat stuff. That's cool Brian. :)
I have…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-01-30:2477478:Comment:1395012016-01-30T01:24:35.862ZStrumeliahttps://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>That's cool Brian. :)</p>
<p>I have a Cretan Lyra as well, that I play like a tiny cello on my lap. Wish I had more time to get better at it!</p>
<p>That's cool Brian. :)</p>
<p>I have a Cretan Lyra as well, that I play like a tiny cello on my lap. Wish I had more time to get better at it!</p>