Andrew Hartig Custom Strings for Period Wire-Strung Instruments

Andrew Hartig Custom Strings for Period Wire-Strung Instruments http://www.amhstrings.com I offer you the benefit of my experience and expertise in creating the best possible twisted string.

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Andrew Hartig Custom Strings provides historically appropriate wire strings for period wire-strung instruments. While my focus is on historically appropriate strings, I also provide an alternative to wound strings for players of modern acoustic instruments who are interested in exploring historical stringing practices. My interest in

creating twisted strings originally grew from my own desire to experiment with better low-range strings on my own instruments. I discovered it takes hours of calculation and experimentation to understand the relationship between strand gauge, spread angle, and amount of necessary counterweight to create a consistent, accurate string of equivalent diameter to a specific gauge of monofilament string. As both a musician and instrument maker, I understand just how important strings are to both the feel and sound of an instrument. I bring this background in every consultation to find just the right strings for your instrument. Whether you are trying to find a set of strings for a new instrument or just change one or two for a better feel or sound, I can provide you with suitably matched strings when given the type and gauge of any other successful string on your instrument. I stand by all of my work for both quality and accuracy. I personally test all of the strings I make, and all strings are supplied in reusable tarnish-resisting bags to provide you with the best possible string in the best possible working condition.

I am very excited to announce that the long-awaited book on the history of tablature in Europe (1300-1750) has finally b...
07/09/2026

I am very excited to announce that the long-awaited book on the history of tablature in Europe (1300-1750) has finally been published by Brepols. This seminal work covers the development of tablature forms for over twenty-six instruments (including voice) through 435 unique tablature examples.

Lovers of historical wire-strung instruments will find information on tablatures for bandora, orpharion, cithrinchen, and cittern contributed by Lyle Nordstrom, David Dolata, Andreas Michel, and myself. To give an example of how important and diverse these tablatures are, what began as an anticipated six entries on tablatures for cittern ended up turning into twenty!

Copies of this 1040 page hardcover volume (containing 520 B&W and 904 color illustrations) are available directly through Brepols at https://www.brepols.net/products/IS-9782503624945-1. (A € 25 discount on orders for individuals is available until September 15 using the code "13Tablature50" via the Brepols webshop during check-out.)

Happy New Year!
12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

Thank you all for your support and positive wishes during my surgery and recovery. Here's to many more years of strings ...
04/20/2025

Thank you all for your support and positive wishes during my surgery and recovery. Here's to many more years of strings and lutherie at your service!

The shop will be closed while I undergo surgery and recovery. Thank you in advance for your patience, prayers, and posit...
01/12/2025

The shop will be closed while I undergo surgery and recovery. Thank you in advance for your patience, prayers, and positive thoughts.

To celebrate the 25-year anniversary of The Renaissance Cittern Site, the site has been redesigned, updated, expanded, a...
10/01/2024

To celebrate the 25-year anniversary of The Renaissance Cittern Site, the site has been redesigned, updated, expanded, and provided with a new address. I hope you'll check it out at https://www.cittern.amhstrings.com

I'm pleased to announce that the Renaissance Cittern Site has just hit its 25-year anniversary. To help celebrate, the site has been redesigned, updated, expanded, and provided a new address!

You can find the new and improved site at https://www.cittern.amhstrings.com

I look forward to providing many more updates in the near future!

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