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Aquila USA (AquilaUSA, Inc.) is the official distributor of Italian strings Aquila Corde Armoniche in North America. Founded by Mimmo Peruffo in Caldogno, Italy, Aquila is globally recognized for its gut and Nylgut® synthetic strings intended for early music instruments (lute, viola da gamba, baroque violin) as well as ukuleles, classical guitars and harps. Combining Italian artisanal tradition and technological innovation, Aquila USA offers musicians passionate about historical performance strings of unmatched authenticity and quality.
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Aquila USA (AquilaUSA, Inc.) is the official distributor in the United States of the renowned Italian manufacturer Aquila Corde Armoniche. Founded in 1991 by Mimmo Peruffo, a renowned Italian luthier and researcher, Aquila Corde Armoniche perpetuates the great tradition of Italian string making, combining artisanal know-how and technological innovations.
From its workshop in Caldogno, near Vicenza in Italy, Aquila produces strings of exceptional quality for historical and modern instruments. The brand has established itself as an essential reference in the field of early music strings, notably thanks to its mastery of gut strings and its innovations in synthetic materials.
One of Aquila's major innovations is Nylgut®, a patented synthetic material that faithfully reproduces the acoustic qualities and feel of traditional gut strings, while offering increased stability and durability. This invention revolutionized the world of strings for historical instruments, allowing musicians to benefit from an authentic sound without the drawbacks of natural gut.
Aquila also offers other innovative materials such as Nylgut Red (Red Series) and Nylgut Lava (Lava Series), each offering unique sonic characteristics suited to different musical styles and playing preferences.
Through Aquila USA, musicians can access a wide range of strings suitable for many instruments:
Each Aquila string is manufactured in Italy according to rigorous criteria, perpetuating the tradition of the great Italian string makers. The constant research of Mimmo Peruffo and his team allows them to offer products that respect the historical characteristics of strings while integrating modern technological advances.
Aquila USA makes these treasures of Italian craftsmanship accessible to North American musicians, with a complete catalog specially dedicated to strings for historical performance.