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Home  /   STRINGS  /  Gut Core Double Bass Strings

    

Gut core bass strings give the warmest, deepest, smoothest fundamental of any bass string. No wonder gut strings are a favorite with so many bass players. European Gut (Efrano Brand) is our go-to House Favorite... read on to learn more.

Lemur imports gut strings directly from the maker in Germany. This is First Quality Gut Core made in laboratory like conditions. Traditional string making techniques of splitting, winding, stretching, scaling, and testing are the hallmark of well-made gut core bass strings. We think you will be very impressed with the quality of our European Gut Strings for Double Bass.

Gut bass strings need to be fresh and supple. Lemur receives gut bass strings every other month so you know you are getting the freshest, most long lasting strings possible.

When you install gut strings, remember to allow plenty of time for them to "stretch into tune." These strings will stretch up to 4-5 inches (oh, wow!) and need time to settle in for a few days before the Big Gig.

Gut strings are usually sold with a Silver Wrap on the bottom two strings (A&E) to help these big,fat strings hold a center of pitch. The 3rd and 4th strings are already pretty low tension; without the silver wrap the lower two are very difficult to tune - otherwise they may be too loose.

Gut strings are usually sold with no wrap on the top two strings (G&D), that is to say Plain Gut or No Wrap. Here is where the quality of the gut is truly important, because the strings are just plain naked and have to be perfectly made to give the best sound, and to wear evenly.

Gut strings from LaBella are available with Plain G&D, Silver wrapped A&E, as well as Plain A&E. LaBella Bass strings are in very limited supply and are seasonal, so please order well in advance of your string change.  Most of our customers use European Gut and LaBella interchangeably, so consider a mixed set if we are out of LaBella Gut Bass Strings.

Gut core strings from Pirastro are available in three formulations:

  • Oliv - Bass gut core string with chromesteel wrap on all strings. Oliv Bass has a dark, strong sound with big tonal volume. Used extensively for pizzicato play, they take high pressure on the bow. Medium tension. High C and Low B also available in Oliv.
  • Eudoxa - Bass gut core string with silver wrap on all strings. Euxoda Bass is the queen of jazz pizzicato strings offering brilliant tone and long sustain. Medium tension only. High C and Low B also available in Eudoxa.
  • Chorda - Bass gut core string with round wound silver wrap on the bottom two strings (A&E). the top two strings (G&D) have no wrap - they are plain gut. These are recomended for Baroque Play. Medium tension.

 

 

 

 


Item # Image Description Price
S0910
European Gut Bass String  Efrano Gut String Set
European Gut Bass String Efrano Gut String Set

Four String Set tunes to G-D-A-E.  
Includes: Plain Gut G & D, Silver Wound A & E.
First quality gut strings imported exclusively by Lemur Music since 1999.

Check for Availability
$432.00

S0911
European Gut Bass String --  High C -- Plain Gut String
European Gut Bass String -- High C -- Plain Gut String
Plain Gut, Fifth String Tunes to High C.
In Stock
$57.40

S0912
European Gut Bass String (1st string) G -- Plain Gut String
European Gut Bass String (1st string) G -- Plain Gut String
Plain Gut, First String Tunes to G.  Approx diameter .090"
Check for Availability
$64.50

S0913
European Gut Bass String (2nd string) D --Plain Gut String
European Gut Bass String (2nd string) D --Plain Gut String

Plain Gut, Second String Tunes to D.  Approx diameter .110"

In Stock
$89.50

S0914
European Gut Bass String  (3rd string) A -- Silver Wrap Gut String
European Gut Bass String (3rd string) A -- Silver Wrap Gut String

Silver Wrapped Gut, Third String Tunes to A.  Approx diameter .129"

In Stock
$122.50

S0914P
European Gut Bass String (3rd string)  A- Plain Gut String
European Gut Bass String (3rd string) A- Plain Gut String
Plain Gut, Third String Tunes to A.  Approx diameter .150" -- Without the silver wrap this  string has very low tension and may not keep it's 'focussed pitch' on your bass. Choose carefully, for this option.  We don't sell many of these, but keep then in stock for your special needs.
In Stock
$124.50

S0915
European Gut Bass String (4th string) E -- Silver Wrap Gut String
European Gut Bass String (4th string) E -- Silver Wrap Gut String

Silver Wrapped Gut, Fourth String Tunes to E.  Approx diameter .145"

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$155.50

S0915P
European Gut Bass String (4th string)  E -- Plain Gut String
European Gut Bass String (4th string) E -- Plain Gut String

Plain Gut, Fourth String Tunes to E.  Approx diameter .175" -- Without the silver wrap this string has very, very low tension and may not keep it's 'focussed pitch' on your bass. Choose carefully, for this option.  We don't sell many of these, but keep them in stock for our customer who wants this extremely low tension option.

Check for Availability
$139.50

S0917
European Gut Bass String  (5th string) Low B -- Silver Wrap Gut String
European Gut Bass String (5th string) Low B -- Silver Wrap Gut String
Silver Wrapped Gut, Fifth String Tunes to Low B.  This is a very low tension string.  Perhaps you would like to talk to Customer Service about possible substitutes, such as Spirocore Weich (S0317).
Check for Availability
$147.20

S0920
European Gut Bass String  Black Varnished Gut Set
European Gut Bass String Black Varnished Gut Set

Four String Set tunes to G-D-A-E.  Strings also sold separately.

Black varnish protects the strings from hand perspiration and oils.  It extends the life of these gut strings.  The sound is remarkably similar to the plain gut strings, so you can mix-n-match. The sound is more direct than the old Golden Tone strings that were gut core, wound with nylon.

In Stock
$395.00

S0921
European Gut Bass String - 5th String High C -- Black Varnish
European Gut Bass String - 5th String High C -- Black Varnish
Fifth String Tunes to High C.  Can be combined with other gut core strings when you need the High 5th string, but do not want metal. 
In Stock
$57.40

S0922
European Gut Bass String  (1st string) G -- Black Varnish
European Gut Bass String (1st string) G -- Black Varnish

First string tunes to G.  Approx diameter .090"  Plain gut (no metal) with Black Varnish protective coat.

In Stock
$64.90

S0923
European Gut Bass String (2nd string) D Black Varnished Gut
European Gut Bass String (2nd string) D Black Varnished Gut

Second string tunes to D.  Approx diameter .119"  Plain gut (no metal) with Black Varnish protective coat.

In Stock
$84.80

S0924
European Gut Bass String  (3rd string) A Black Varnished Gut
European Gut Bass String (3rd string) A Black Varnished Gut

Third string tunes to A.  Approx diameter .129"  Plain gut (no metal) with Black Varnish protective coat.

In Stock
$113.60

S0925
European Gut Bass String (4th string) E Black Varnished Gut
European Gut Bass String (4th string) E Black Varnished Gut

Fourth string tunes to E.  Approx diameter .145"  Plain gut (no metal) with Black Varnish protective coat.

In Stock
$135.40

S0230
Pirastro Oliv Gut Bass String Set - G,D,A,E
Pirastro Oliv Gut Bass String Set - G,D,A,E

Four string set tunes to G,D,A,E.  Oliv Bass is a medium tensiongut core string with chromesteel wrap on all strings. They have a dark, strong sound with big tonal volume,  relataively short sustain. Used extensively for pizzicato play, they take high pressure on the bow. High C and Low B also available in Oliv.

Lemur Shop favorite combo:  Oliv G and Oliv D with Evah Pirazzi A  and E.  Winner!!

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$657.28

S2710
Evah Pirazzi BassSlap Bass Set - Gut G&D Synthetic A&E
Evah Pirazzi BassSlap Bass Set - Gut G&D Synthetic A&E

Evah Slap Bass Strings come in several configurations.  This set is Gut G and Gut D with synthetic nylon core A & E.  Lower two strings have aluminum and chromesteel wraps.  They are amazingly useful in multiple genres, being very flexible under the hand.  Set of 4 strings tunes to G,D,A,E.

In Stock
$352.00
sale $319.00 


S0232
Pirastro Oliv (1st string) G
Pirastro Oliv (1st string) G

First string tunes to G.  Chromesteel  on gut core. 

Lemur Shop favorite combo:  Oliv G and Oliv D with Evah Pirazzi A  and E.  Winner!!

In Stock
$138.73

S0233
Pirastro Oliv (2nd string) D
Pirastro Oliv (2nd string) D

Second string tunes to D.  Chromesteel  on gut core. 

Lemur Shop favorite combo:  Oliv G and Oliv D with Evah Pirazzi A  and E.  Winner!!

In Stock
$148.01

S0234
Pirastro Oliv (3rd string) A
Pirastro Oliv (3rd string) A

Third string tunes to A.  Chromesteel on gut core.

Check for Availability
$155.77

S0235
Pirastro Oliv (4th string) E
Pirastro Oliv (4th string) E

Fourth string tunes to E.  Chromesteel on gut core.

Check for Availability
$214.75

S0250
Eudoxa Bass String Set Silver Wire on Gut Core
Eudoxa Bass String Set Silver Wire on Gut Core
Four string set tunes to G,D,A,E.  Flat Silver wire over gut core.
For Orchestra and Jazz play. Excellent and brilliant sound. Long sustain, high volume.  The Queen of Jazz Strings.  Wow! what a sound!
Check for Availability
$735.65

S0252
Eudoxa bass string  (1st string) G
Eudoxa bass string (1st string) G
First string tunes to G.  Flat Silver wire on gut core.
Check for Availability
$154.94

S0253
Eudoxa (2nd string) D -
Eudoxa (2nd string) D -

Second string tunes to D.  Flat Silver wire on gut core.

In Stock
$170.03

S0254
Eudoxa bass string (3rd string) A
Eudoxa bass string (3rd string) A

Third string tunes to A.  Flat Silver wire on gut core.

Check for Availability
$190.39

S0255
Eudoxa bass string  (4th string) E
Eudoxa bass string (4th string) E

Fourth string tunes to E.  Flat Silver wire on gut core.

In Stock
$220.29

S0270
Pirastro Chorda Gut Bass String Set Tunes to G,D,A,E
Pirastro Chorda Gut Bass String Set Tunes to G,D,A,E

Chorda Gut Bass String Set Tunes to G,D,A,E .
First two strings are plain gut, third and fourth are wrapped in fine round silver wire. Excellent warm sounding, authentic baroque string.
Check for Availability
$658.00
sale $592.00 


S0272
Pirastro Chorda Baroque Gut Bass String (1st string) G Plain Gut
Pirastro Chorda Baroque Gut Bass String (1st string) G Plain Gut

Pirastro Chorda bass string, gut core-plain gut (no wrap)

First two strings are plain gut, third and fourth are wrapped in fine round silver over copper wire. Excellent warm sounding authentic baroque string.

First String Tunes to G

Tailpiece Silk= Plain gut no silk

Pegbox Silk = Brown

In Stock
$113.40

S0273
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (2nd string) D Plain Gut
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (2nd string) D Plain Gut

Pirastro Chorda bass string, gut core-plain gut (no wrap)

Second String Tunes to D

Tailpiece Silk= Plain gut no silk

Pegbox Silk = Red

Excellent warm sounding authentic baroque string.

In Stock
$177.23

S0274
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (3rd string) A -Silver Wound Gut
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (3rd string) A -Silver Wound Gut

Pirastro Chorda bass string, gut core-silver wrap

Third String Tunes to A

Tailpiece Silk = Yellow

Pegbox Silk = Black

Excellent warm sounding authentic baroque string.

Check for Availability
$149.54

S0275
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (4th string) E -Silver Wound Gut
Pirastro Chorda Baroque (4th string) E -Silver Wound Gut

Pirastro Chorda bass string, gut core-silver wrap

Fourth String Tunes to E

Tailpiece Silk= Yellow

Pegbox Silk = Green

Excellent warm sounding authentic baroque string.

Check for Availability
$217.94

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