All gut articles
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Focus
Gut reaction: the worst job in history?
How to make gut strings the 18th-century way. From February 2011
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9 thoughts about playing on gut strings
We delve into The Strad archive for advice and opinion on using natural gut strings
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Premium ❘ Feature
Gut strings: A strong stomach for strings
As gut becomes increasingly popular among players, Jenny Nex uncovers documents revealing the pioneers of the string making trade of 18th-century London, and the secrets behind the messy job of processing intestines. From February 2011
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Focus
Professional string players reveal their favourite accessory
We asked six string musicians to name the one most treasured addition to their kit – though for some it was doing without something which made the difference
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Blogs
Playing with gut strings and a period bow refines your awareness of sound
Chiaroscuro Quartet second violinist Pablo Hernán Benedí explains why the ensemble chooses to perform entirely on period set-ups