Effects of Twisting and Surface Finish on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Gut Harp Strings

Natural gut harp strings are made from twisted bundles of gut strips, which are dried, ground, and varnished. The effects of varying the twist angle and surface finishing on the mechanical properties of gut harp strings have been explored. Strings were tested over a range of twist angles from 23.5&l...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Lynch-Aird, Jim Woodhouse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/15/5444