Double Bass Gut tailgut?

[john allemond]

Anybody use a gut tailgut?

 

[Schoolhouse]

Yes, I have but only on basses set up for historical use. One needs to tightly wrap the crossed ends with thinner gut or thread for about an inch. It is very important to form a huge ball on the ends of the gut by heating and smashing into powdered rosin. Good luck! Tom

 

[john allemond]

Thnx Tom, I saw a pic of I believe of a Strad tailgut, either on Damian's site or Dan Larsons. I discussed it with Dan, but he didnt have the right gut at the time. Whats the benefits/drawbacks? John

 

[lincland]

I love the chord that Velvet Strings makes.

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I've used it for years.