Natural Gut

Many years ago it was the only string available.  This is still regarded as the premier string as it offers more power and comfort than any other string. But it’s a natural product, can lack durability and in the wet the fibres will absorb moisture, swell and unravel. Its also the most expensive and many stringers lack the stringing skill to use it properly. But for those who play mostly indoors, want the best in terms of playability and power and can afford it, then any serious player should at some time try it out. As it wears, the fibres slowly break away and this results in a “hairy” look to the stringbed, but it will still play perfectly. Loses tension quickly to start with but then retains whats left until breakage.