AQUILA violin string G

AQUILA Half-Rectified Gut String for Baroque Violin

Experience the authentic sound of the Baroque era with the innovative AQUILA Half-Rectified gut string for Baroque violin. It combines historical craftsmanship with modern precision, delivering tonal aesthetics at the highest level.

While varnishing gut strings is a modern procedure that was never used in historical practice, AQUILA relies on a method that stays much closer to the original: the half-rectified strings are only partially ground, replicating the traditional, manually polished surface – without damaging the fibers as heavily as modern grinding techniques do.

The result is a string that is not only more durable and more resistant to climate fluctuations, but also offers improved acoustic properties and a quicker, more efficient bow response – ideal for demanding players of Baroque music.

Sound & Playability

• Historically authentic sound with warm, complex overtones
• Efficient bow response thanks to a gently treated surface
• Resonant, full tone due to reduced fiber damage and high-quality materials

Technical Specifications

• Baroque violin string – ideal for instruments in historical setup
• Gut-equivalent string, wound with pure silver – warm depth and clear projection
• Designed for setups after approx. 1690, calculated for a pitch standard of 415 Hz
• Vibrating string length: 32 cm
• Total string length: 55 cm
• Available gauges: Medium 1.60 mm & Heavy 1.65 mm

Key Advantages

• Partially ground surface – imitates the historical polishing process
• Improved durability compared to varnished or fully ground strings
• More resistant to climate and humidity changes
• Enhanced tonal development thanks to reduced fiber removal
• Authentic playability comparable to historical gut strings without modern compromises