Thomas,

Assuming it is a single string instead of a double course,

If it is at a =415 tuning, at 4 Kg of tension, a 0.40 gut will work.

If you want it at 440, at 4 Kg of tension. a 0.38 gut will work.

ed

PS.  This is assuming you want gut.  I hope this helps!




At 06:59 PM 6/30/2005 +0200, you wrote:
>Hi folks,
>
>would it be possible to tune a d' on an instrument with 87 cm vibrating 
>string
>length? What must be the diameter? .38?
>
>Thanks for your help!
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