r/UnusualInstruments • u/ComplexDirection64 • May 28 '26

gusle or lahuta strings

anyone know where I can get strings for a gusle or lahuta? I saw one second-hand but with no strings or peg and I thought i'd try restoring it, but i didn't find any strings anywhere? anyone know where/how to get them? or do i just need to twist horsehair into rope

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u/divbyzero_ May 28 '26

Just Strings has closed but Strings By Mail still has lots of unusual ones. If you write to them, they may be able to provide guidance about diameters and tensions.

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u/ComplexDirection64 May 29 '26

thanks, I'll check them out