Gamut Red Diamond Gut Bass Strings are designed for modern performance practice at a=440, and are hand-made to the same exacting quality standards as our Medium gauge Academie contrabass strings with the following specifications: String Type Approximate Gauge Approx. Tension A-3 Gut/Copper-Wound 2.60mm (0.102", 52PM) 24kg (52.9lb) Due to the manufacturing process of Red Diamond strings gauges may vary slightly. PM = Pirastro Meter Our Red Diamond line of gut bass strings are designed to satisfy the needs of active, professional bass players who need that real gut sound for jazz, bluegrass, blues, rockabilly, and other musical forms that require a strong bottom end to the sound and the stylistic stage presence of an upright bass. Red Diamond strings are the solution for worry-free durability whatever the conditions of the performance situation. The A-3 and E-4 strings have high twist gut cores for flexibility and long sustain, seasoned carefully and then wound with copper wire for a rich, low register. All Red Diamond strings come with washers secured at the end of the string. Red Diamond strings are the solution for worry-free durability whatever the conditions of the performance situation. Full-bodied timbre and sustain power, perfect in tone. We are confident that you will find these strings affordable, reliable, and durable. Gamut Red Diamond strings represent the sound of the bass as it should be. Gamut Music warranties all strings for a period of 30 days from the date of shipping. Red Diamond gut/metal-wound A-3 and E-4 strings are warrantied for a period of 6 months from the date of shipping.
