Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET
By Pirastro
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Purchase options
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With loop end Steel E
11
in stock
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£91.30 | |
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With ball end Steel E
42
in stock
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£91.30 | |
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With ball end Goldplated E
22
in stock
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£100.87 | |
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With loop end Goldplated E
36
in stock
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£100.87 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
A universal string of great quality suitable all types of instrument and player standard Obligato strings sound warm and full, yet have a brilliant, rich overtone spectrum and focused tone. Excellent playability and response throughout the entire dynamic range
Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.
Specifications
- Professional grade synthetic fibre cored strings
- Ball end A, D & G
- Choice of gold-plated or plain steel E, ball or loop end
- A-Aluminium
- D-Silver
- G-Silver
- Made in Germany
Customer reviews:
138
22
5
1
Keen Amateur
Not what I expected - a bit disappointed
Pros: I have to write something in the 'pro' box as it cant be left blank! I don't mean to be critical but I actually don't like these strings at all - at least not on this violin. But it is a new instrument to me and maybe they are just not a good match for it.
Cons: I did not think the strings met the expectations raised by comments in the reviews I have seen and was a bit disappointed with the tone. To me they seemed more harsh than mellow and lost some of the projection and clarity of the strings I had been using (Vision) without the mellowness of tone I had hoped for. The gold plated E string 'whistles' a lot which is making me have to alter my bowing to try and accommodate this - which is not ideal.
Other: I hope they will settle in a bit but I don't think they were the right choice for my particular instrument
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
A wonderful range of tone.
Pros: These strings are bringing out a mellow depth I was unable to achieve with the Evah Pirazzi, without losing any of the brilliance I enjoy with them. Easy to keep tuned and very smoothly wound.
Cons: Haven't yet found the problem!
Other: A very good match with Kaplan Art light rosin.
Professional
Keen Amateur
A great choice
Pros: I love the sound of Pirastro Obligato on my violin (late 19th cent Italian) - it's smooth and sweet; and the synthetic strings hold their tuning so well.
Cons: Nothing
Other: The String Zone always provides prompt service and good prices. Highly recommended.
Grade 8+
Keen Amateur
Teacher
Keen Amateur
Teacher
a string to express your thoughts.
Pros: responsive, good tone across the range but especially in the upper notes,responds well under any dynamic.
Cons: none I can think of, except change the name - it implies in Italian (with an extra b) a certain boundness, constraint.In portugese it means belly button .Most musicians spend a lifetime finding their inner voice , trying in fact to free themselves from restraint.
Other: name suggestions; voice, voce dello spirito, voce liscia,
