Historical Double Bass strings (ADG one set )Product descriptionSheep gut fine quality strings. carefully rectified to bring them to a standard diameter. for better tone and depth.Double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern orchestra Because they are a natural material, they are sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. so special precautions had been taken to protect this precious material from these conditions.The sound obtained with the gut string is very clear and full bodied, with good sustain and warm respons and.provide good slapping effect.The G, D, A strings are plain gut, (GDA) in the following four tensions/gauges Length- 180cmString Diameter (in millimeters): A 3.7, D 2.8, G 2.1gauge may have some variation as guts are handmadeTop quality set of gut bass strings for "Upright Bass"at a great price.Either it is American root music "bluegrass", or it is 1950's style "rockabilly" or European classical music "baroque" , these string gives lively original effects, and dont worry if you are a africo american style jazz player looking for "swinging" and "improvising" these strings are for you also!.since these guts have a full bodied and very good sound with sustain and warm response.All gut strings are handmade from cattle's intestine (eq. the material from lining mucosa of the sheep's intestine) It is too difficult to apply machines on the whole manufacturing process due to the delicacy of the material used ,so more than 75% work done by hands.and great precautions and awareness required to get desired diameter and tension.Our gut strings are from a Indian craftsman using only Sheep serosa. Which gives a lower tension, softer feel with warm rich tones. A high twist gives better sustain and tuning stability.Our main aims in manufacturing of double bass string areTone, Stability,Quality********* Please Note******************All Custom Charges and Import Duties are Buyer Responsibility.Seller will not be Liable of any such charges.Please make sure about custom and import charges about your country before purchase This item is posted and managed courtesy of Bonanza.com