Gut Strings

Gut strings are available as an option on all Dusty Strings harps. Some players and teachers prefer it for the tactile "grip"; some simply because it is what they are used to playing. On Dusty Strings harps, gut produces a beautifully warm, round tone and is slightly less bright than nylon.

On 34- and 36-string harps, the gut strings replace 18 of the strings; on 26-string harps they replace 16. The highest strings and lowest strings remain either nylon monofilament or our standard wound strings. We use Bow Brand Folk Gut strings. Specially designed for lever harps, they are more lightly tensioned than pedal harp gut strings. Never use pedal harp gut strings on your Dusty Strings lever harp as it will void your warranty.

There are string charts for the gut string option available for download. Gut strings are also available as conversion sets or full sets for existing instruments.

Prices

Gut strung option for 26-string harps: $170.00

Gut strung option for 34- and 36-string harps: $200.00