Pirastro Chorda Violin Strings Genuine gut strings designed for authentic baroque instruments. The E, A, and D strings are plain, unwound gut and have a plain, unknotted end. The G string, however, is silver-wound with a knotted end. Chorda strings are designed for 440 Hz. tuning. For alternate, lower-tension tunings, select Heavy gauge. Set Includes . . . Plain Gut E (Plain Unknotted End) Plain Gut A (Plain Unknotted End) Plain Gut D (Plain Unknotted End) Gut/Silver-Wound G (Knot End) Silver-Wound vs. Copper-Wound G The silver-wound G is recommended and comes with the set. However, an alternate copper-wound G is also available, if a darker tone is desired. Manufacturer's Description plain gut strings authentic string for baroque instruments very low string tension, comfortable left hand feeling
