The object of the Gamut instrument workshop is fine craftsmanship, combining a unique blend of modern and historical tools and techniques using the finest materials from all over the world. Hand-made Gamut instruments include guitars, violins, vihuelas, and Renaissance and Baroque lutes.
The instrument workshop has diligently worked through the back orders, and we are close to catching up. We expect to have some new instruments available for immediate sale soon, and then we will start retaking custom orders soon after. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates from the instrument workshop.
New Early Instrument Models
Speaking of instruments, we are in the beginning stages of developing two new ones; a lute and a guitar specifically designed for guitar players who want to explore the world of Early Music. We will include information on these new models in our newsletter when it becomes available.
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Hand-made in the USA by Gamut Music, Inc., a leader in the revival of early music strings and instruments. Gut strings are not intended to be used with fine tuners or string adjusters, and those devices should be removed before installing the gut string on the instrument.
All Gamut Academie strings (pure gut and gut/metal-wound) are made with beef serosa unless they specifically say "Sheep Gut." All pure gut Tricolore violin and viola strings are made with sheep gut; gut/metal-wound Tricolore and all Red Diamond strings are made with beef serosa.
Gamut gut string gauges are approximate (≈) diameter. Meaning, that while a ≈0.60mm string is polished in the workshop to a diameter of 0.60mm, changes in ambient humidity, temperature, shipping, and storage conditions can cause to string to expand or contract slightly.
Gimped gut strings and custom gauged equal tension strings are gauged with the equivalent-gauge (=) system. This means that the gauge listed, such as =1.50mm, indicates that the string is approximately equal in weight to a plain gut string of that diameter. Of course, because the wire is much heavier than gut, the string will be much thinner than a plain gut string.
More information about Gamut gut strings, string types, gauges, and string tensions can be found on our FAQ/Articles page. Not finding an answer to your question? Please contact us directly: support@gamutmusic.com.