Aquila 73C - Gut & Silk 800, Classical Guitar / Historical Guitar String Set – Authentic historical tone for classical guitar

Bringing 19th-century guitar sound into today’s world, this model is made with real gut trebles and silk-core, silver-plated copper-wound basses, replicating the materials and tone of instruments from 1790 to 1870. Musicians interested in historical accuracy value the set’s attention to period sound and feel as well as its low tension, making it a preferred option for restorers, early music performers, and players with antique or replica guitars.

Standout features for historical fidelity

What stands out about the 73C is its strictly period-correct construction: varnished gut trebles and basses on a real silk core instead of synthetic. Both tuning stability and the authentic tension needed for 19th-century guitars are achieved thanks to optimization for A=435 Hz and a scale length of 620 mm.

Functional specifications for authentic playing

• Material: Gut trebles, silk-core silver-plated copper-wound basses — delivers a true historical response and sound
• Tension: Low — gentle playability helps preserve older guitars
• Scale Length Compatibility: 620 mm — perfect for period or reproduction classical guitars
• Players benefit from tuning at A=435 Hz, matching 19th-century standards for pitch.
• Set Composition: 6 strings (EADGBE) — complete set for classical guitar

Player tips and setup advice

To extend string life, detune the silk-wound basses by a semitone when not playing, and make sure the nut and bridge are free from sharp edges and are well polished. Gut strings may feel less smooth than nylon and require different care, yet they reward the player with a tactile and sonic experience unique to this material. Anticipate a shorter lifespan for gut trebles compared to synthetics and allow a week for the set to stabilize.