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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CUSTOM STRINGS | INSTRUMENT CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, & RESTORATION

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.

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!

Today is International Uncommon Instrument Day! Pictured below is a "British-Lute" made by early 19th century instrument...
08/01/2024

Today is International Uncommon Instrument Day! Pictured below is a "British-Lute" made by early 19th century instrument inventor Edward Light -- one of a number of different instruments created by him for a burgeoning music market in England. This particular instrument is c.1820 and is awaiting restoration and restringing to bring it back to playing condition.

You can read more about Edward Light and his inventions in the thesis "Harp lutes in Britain, 1800-1830: study of the inventor, Edward Light and his instruments" by Hayato Sugimoto at https://era.ed.ac.uk/handle/1842/21079

I recently ordered and received this beautiful custom rosette from Elena Dal Cortivo (www.parchmentroses.com). It is a c...
07/30/2024

I recently ordered and received this beautiful custom rosette from Elena Dal Cortivo (www.parchmentroses.com). It is a copy of an original 18th c. cistre rosette in the Musee de la Musique in Paris and is part of a future project. I cannot recommend her work enough.

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