Strings for Baroque Guitar
Our sets are based on the system used by Robert de Visée and Francesco Corbetta, with the 4th course in octave and the 5th course re-entrant.
We offer both synthetic strings (type NNG) and gut strings (type HL).
Baroque Guitar with a vibrating length of 65 ÷ 67 cm
The suggested setting has been calculated on a vibrating length of 65 cm and a tension of about 3 Kg.
1° Course
The first course can composed of a single string or double strings.
For single strings we recommend a 48NNG, while for double strings we recommend a pair of 42NNG.
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42HL | 42HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.42 mm | 90 cm | €5.29 + VAT | |
| 48HL | 48HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.48 mm | 90 cm | €5.75 + VAT | |
| 42NNG | 42NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.42 mm | 90 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 48NNG | 48NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.48 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
2° Course
Recommended quantity: 2pcs
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56HL | 56HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.56 mm | 120 cm | €6.79 + VAT | |
| 56NNG | 56NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.56 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
3° Course
Recommended quantity: 2pcs
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76HL | 76HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.76 mm | 120 cm | €10.58 + VAT | |
| 76NNG | 76NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.76 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
4° Course
Double strings in octaves
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48HL | 48HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.48 mm | 90 cm | €5.75 + VAT | |
| 91HL | 91HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.91 mm | 120 cm | €13.34 + VAT | |
| 48NNG | 48NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.48 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 91NNG | 91NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.91 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
5° Course
We suggest a re-entrant fifth course following the indications of Robert de Visée and Francesco Corbetta:
one 64NNG + 120CD or one 64NNG + 120D
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120CD | 120CD - Loaded synthetic bass string | 1.20 mm | 120 cm | €8.97 + VAT | |
| 120D | 120D - Wound string for lute | 1.20 mm equivalent gut | 105 cm | €3.68 + VAT | |
| 64NNG | 64NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.64 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 64HL | 64HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.64 mm | 120 cm | €8.86 + VAT |
Baroque Guitar with a vibrating length of 68 ÷ 72 cm
The suggested setting has been calculated on a vibrating length of 70 cm and a tension of about 3.2 Kg.
1° Course
The first course can be single or in pairs.
For single strings we recommend a 46NNG, while for double string we recommend a pair of 40NNG.
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HL | 40HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.40 mm | 90 cm | €5.29 + VAT | |
| 46HL | 46HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.46 mm | 90 cm | €5.75 + VAT | |
| 40NNG | 40NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.40 mm | 90 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 46NNG | 46NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.46 mm | 90 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
2° Course
Recommended quantity: 2pcs
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54HL | 54HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.54 mm | 120 cm | €6.79 + VAT | |
| 54NNG | 54NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.54 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
3° Course
Recommended quantity: 2pcs
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73HL | 73HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.73 mm | 120 cm | €8.86 + VAT | |
| 73NNG | 73NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.73 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
4° Course
Double strings in octaves
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46HL | 46HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.46 mm | 90 cm | €5.75 + VAT | |
| 88HL | 88HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.88 mm | 120 cm | €10.58 + VAT | |
| 46NNG | 46NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.46 mm | 90 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 88NNG | 88NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.88 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT |
5° Course
We suggest a re-entrant fifth course following the indications of Robert de Visée and Francesco Corbetta:
one 64NNG + 115CD or one 64NNG + 116D
| SKU | Name | Gauge | Length | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62HL | 62HL - Oiled smooth gut string | 0.62 mm | 120 cm | €7.13 + VAT | |
| 62NNG | 62NNG - New Nylgut® synthetic string | 0.62 mm | 120 cm | €3.80 + VAT | |
| 116D | 116D - Wound string for lute | 1.16 mm equivalent gut | 105 cm | €3.91 + VAT | |
| 115CD | 115CD - Loaded synthetic bass string | 1.15 mm | 120 cm | €8.97 + VAT |