Detail 01
G-5
The fifth string of a treble gamba, tuned to G. Ordering by course number matters more than pitch name here.
Product detailSKU #1274115037555
PirastroChorda Gamba Strings Treble Gamba, G-5, Gut/Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single Pirastro Chorda gut string, silver-wound, for the fifth (G) course of a treble viola da gamba. Replacement string, not a set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Historical performance players on a treble gamba
- Replacing a broken or worn G on an existing gut setup
- Players already committed to gut rather than synthetic strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete gamba set — this is one string
- Bass or tenor gamba players; this is treble-scaled
- Players who want stable tuning in changing humidity
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Gut core
Sheep gut, the historically correct material. Warmer and more textured under the bow than synthetic, and far more humidity-sensitive.
Detail 03
Silver winding
Metal wrap adds mass so the lower course speaks clearly without going impractically thick.
Detail 04
Single string
Buy the other five separately. Mixing gauges or brands across courses will make response uneven.
Detail 05
Treble gamba
The smallest common viol. Tenor and bass gambas use longer, heavier strings that will not work here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Gut shifts pitch with room humidity — expect frequent retuning
- 02Stretch time is long; tune up gradually over several days
- 03Only the one string included, no accessories
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set?
No. This is one string, the fifth (G) course for treble gamba. The remaining five courses are sold individually.
02Will this fit a tenor or bass gamba?
No. It is cut and gauged for a treble gamba's shorter string length. Larger viols need their own sizes.
03Why gut instead of synthetic?
Gut is what the repertoire was written for and gives a warmer, more articulate bow response. The tradeoff is tuning stability.
04How do I care for it?
Keep the instrument in stable humidity, wipe the string after playing, and retune often. Gut degrades faster in dry or damp rooms.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
