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Gut D

Discussion in 'Strings [DB]' started by ERIC A, Jul 30, 2021.

  1. Jul 30, 2021 #1
    ERIC A

    ERIC A Supporting Member

    Mar 9, 2004
    Baltimore/Washinton DC
    I am sure this has been asked many times before, but what have you guys and gals found to be a decent substitute for a gut D. Flexible enough to slap, but stays in tune.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 30, 2021 #2
    JeffKissell

    JeffKissell Supporting Member

    Nov 21, 2004
    Soquel, CA
    A plain gut D with varnish.
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2021 #3
    Earl

    Earl Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2000
    Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
    What he said - and a good quality one as well. After a year of experimenting with steel and synthetics I am back to plain gut G & D (and even considering a plain A). It feels like coming home. For me there is nothing like it and it is my voice. I dug an old Lycon D out of the string drawer (pretty thin 2.4mm), sanded it, oiled it and then sealed it with a beeswax leather conditioner and man oh man!
     
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