Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.8 from 167 reviews
Price:
from £91.30 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Purchase options

With loop end Steel E
10 in stock
£91.30
With ball end Steel E
42 in stock
£91.30
With ball end Goldplated E
22 in stock
£100.87
With loop end Goldplated E
36 in stock
£100.87

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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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


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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
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Customer reviews:

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London, United Kingdom

Professional

solution for cold/lean sounding violin
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: My violin is leaning towards neutral/cold and Obbligato adds warmth to the sound, it's very soft and gut sounding string, good for orchestra playing.

Cons: The A string is not good as it can not absorb bow impact hence it's hard to control. I realised that I am used to string tension like PI or Eva Pirazzi, I can't play in tune with Obligato, Obligato doesn't have enough tension for solo stuff when playing something dramatic, something that needs high bow impact or pressure.

Other: very good string if warmth or trying to project gut string sound, unfortunately not all-rounder enough for me, but will be happy to use them orchestra or Baroque music

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Chobham, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Excellent strings, good customer service
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I first used Obligato strings on the recommendation of Andrew Riley and I have been delighted with them ever since; they tune up quickly and stay in tune indefinitely, and help my violin produce a decent tone when I drive it properly. Good service from Andrew at The String Zone - promptly delivered and easy to order.

Cons: No drawbacks

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Ryde, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good product - good service
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Minimum packaging and clear instructions. Ordered them in the afternoon and received them next morning.

Cons: Nothing.

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Dorchester, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

good bright sound, depth of tone and affordable
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: really good sound, clear yet not too sharp on a coin mezin school violin. especially rich in the middle strings

Cons: i couldn't get the g string ball end to fit into my tail piece! - you have to light a 'bright' sound to like these (this might be a pro!)

Other: these are very good value strings because of the quality of sound

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London, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

value for money
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: fast response, bright tone, accurate intonation

Cons: nothing to dislike

Other: I prefer the chrome A

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

spare set
0 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Spare set

Cons: Spare set

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