Stringing Natural Gut for the 1st time..

[Azzurri]

I ordered Klip Legend (17g) from TW. I am planning on putting the gut on the mains and Gosen sheep in the cross. 57 lbs. I use the AK90.

Any tips or advice? I am not new to stringing (probably strung 25 times with my Klippermate), but have never strung a natural gut string. Thanks.

 

[miniRafa386]

pre-stretch it- idk how to, but thats what you do lol

 

[max]

I've strung Klip Legend on my Klippermate. Great fit, namewise! Honestly, it's no problem, the machine doesn't hurt it, clamps, etc., work fine. Just pay attention; don't let the string get snarly. Prestretching is a good idea, too, so that it will play equivalent to the synethetic tension you're used to.

 

[Azzurri]

I've strung Klip Legend on my Klippermate. Great fit, namewise! Honestly, it's no problem, the machine doesn't hurt it, clamps, etc., work fine. Just pay attention; don't let the string get snarly. Prestretching is a good idea, too, so that it will play equivalent to the synethetic tension you're used to.

any suggestions how to pre-stretch?

 

[PBODY99]

Be sure to properly pad anything that comes into contact with the gut during prestretching. I have a solid pole that I use, which I wrap a towel around.

 

[Bud]

Make sure your grommets are in good shape. If there's a broken one with a sharp edge, it will snap gut. Also, don't clamp too tight.

 

[Azzurri]

I have been reading some older threads and many say NOT to pre-stretch. any reason why or why not??

 

[LttlElvis]

I am a long time gut user. I prefer not to prestretch. I think it takes away from the gut's elasticity. One thing I like about gut is the consistent elasticity and resilience. It hits the same way until it breaks.

Some people do prestretch. It gives a stiffer stingbed. One way to prestretch is to wrap the string around a pole, go across the room, and gently pull both ends. Personally, I don't like to prestretch because prestretching is very arbitrary without an electronic stringer.

My suggestion would be not to prestretch. If you want a tighter stringbed, string in increments of 3 lbs. the next time until you find the tension you like.

 

[dancraig]

Don't pull too hard when you cinch up the knots. The gut could snap.

 

[shojun25]

Remember to adjust your clamps if they are too tight or not. Also, don't overtighten knots.

 

[theace21]

I prestretch gut, but it is more out of habit. Many don't, just pick a method and stick to it.

Don't pull the crosses to fast, the string will kink.

Great advice on the knots, don't snug them only.

Good Luck...

 

[Dane]

The first time I used Legend I love it for the first week. It lost a about 3-4 lbs of tension. Now I pre-stretch and it remains the same.