Tried and true since the 80s and 90s Gosen continues to produce some of the best “synthetic gut” strings. I simply call them nylon because it’s the exact material they are made. Manufacturers called it “synthetic gut” because it sounded more sexy. A perfect mix of crispness and power, these strings are a really good…
Also known as “synthetic gut”. I think this is the most misleading description of a string, ever. It is NOTHING like gut. It’s stiff and doesn’t give. It’s basically nylon. Most synthetic strings actually are made of nylon. But it’s much sexier to call it “synthetic gut” than “nylon”. Having said that, nothing is wrong…
Synthetic gut is made of nylon. Nylon=plastic. Plastic ≠ gut. Gut is made of stretchy cow intestine. Plastic doesn’t stretch. So is synthetic gut a “synthetic gut”? You be the judge. But the string (whatever you want to call it) is still and good for control. Some are manufactured with additional materials which make them…
