Double Bass Gut string I.D.

[LaFaveBass]

Hello friends,

Would anyone like to help me identify these old guts? Pretty sure I know what they are, but would appreciate a more seasoned set of eyes take a look

 

[Sean Peters]

My first thought is the plain gut Golden Spiral set. On the set that I have, however, the yellow is darker, whereas yours almost match the color of the plain gut. Not sure if that is due to fading/age. The pattern looks the same!

 

[LaFaveBass]

My first thought is the plain gut Golden Spiral set. On the set that I have, however, the yellow is darker, whereas yours almost match the color of the plain gut. Not sure if that is due to fading/age. The pattern looks the same!
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Great info, thanks!
I was hoping they were golden spirals, I did not know there was a plain gut set (I was only aware of the nylon wrapped). Here they are after a few days of tlc.

 

[LaFaveBass]

Some more photos,
does anyone know if it’s possible to patch damage on a gut string? They’re in great shape except for one spot of severe damage on the g string, in between where the bridge and the tailpiece. Could I re tie the knot above the damage and trim the string or would that be unwise considering they’re a rare string?

 

[LaFaveBass]

Forgot the photos

 

[DoubleMIDI]

I don‘t see any damage, the string is a bit untwisted there, but if you twist the string a bit when you mount it so the gap closes, it would be fine and no reason to worry about.

 

[Sean Peters]

Enjoy! I really like the plain G and D, perhaps more so than the Tynex wound. Unfortunately, the windings on my E and A are loose and rattle too much. But, like what was mentioned above, the separated section should be fine under tension, and since it's not under your hands, I doubt you'll notice it at all.

 

[AGCurry]

In addition to what @DoubleMIDI wrote, yes, you could do what you describe, or you could bridge the untwisted/damaged spot with a scrap length of string.