Plain Gut String users ?

[ERIC A]

For those of you who use plain Gut strings without the wrapped A or E string, I was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages are of a plain A vs. wrapped.

Thanks!!

[Adrian Cho]

One simple issue is the thickness of the string. A plain A is going to be a fair bit thicker than a wound A.

[AMJBASS]

Another thing is the clarity of the sound. A plain "A" will not have the same attack and center to the sound. It will be more thumpy. It really depends on what you want.

[ERIC A]

Thanks for the information. It sounds like I am much better off with a wound A.