Dear Alfonso,
 
> Besides this I have another question:
> 
> Aquila strings states that the string gauges for Nylgut are the same as for
> gut strings. I have heard some people saying that Nylgut should be slightly
> thinker than gut in order to obtain the same tension. What are your
> experiences about this?

Gut density    ~1.33
Nylgut density  1.30

therefore the thicker diameter should be choosen.

regards

Matthias Wagner
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