A lot of attention has been given in the last 10 years to the tail gut and relationship with the tail piece. The material choice of each component and the placement of the tailpiece can play a vital role in coaxing out every drop of tone in your double bass.
The setup experts at Upton Bass have studied the effects of different tail gut material choices and the length of tail gut used to reach the desired after length, and although subtle the changes can be vital in a well setup instrument.
Call our setup specialists at 1-860-535-9399 to discuss how different tail guts can influence your tone.