Revolutionary laboratory research has produced the world's first genuine synthetic gut string material, marking a breakthrough in musical string technology. Aquila's innovative New Nylgut represents years of dedicated development and rigorous testing, resulting in a high-tech synthetic compound that challenges traditional string materials.
Unlike standard nylon or carbon alternatives such as fluorocarbon fishing line or PVDF, New Nylgut combines three distinct plastic components in a patented formula. This unique composition achieves superior sound quality whilst maintaining excellent tuning stability, thanks to moisture absorption of less than 0.1% compared to the 2.0% typical of conventional nylon strings like Du Pont Tynex polyamide 6-12.
The material's density closely matches that of natural gut at 1.30 gr/cm³, producing a warmer, more authentic tone than standard nylon without the metallic characteristics often associated with ‘carbon’ fluorocarbon strings. This careful balance of properties positions New Nylgut as a genuine alternative to traditional gut strings for discerning musicians.
- A better sound than Nylon or PVDF, similar to the genuine gut strings
- A more accurate fret-intonation due to the well gauged material
- A very stable intonation under moisture changes



