Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET
By Pirastro
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Purchase options
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With loop end Steel E
45
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£89.99 | |
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With ball end Steel E
8
in stock
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£89.99 | |
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With ball end Goldplated E
73
in stock
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£100.00 | |
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With loop end Goldplated E
65
in stock
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£100.00 |
* 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 tried them yet but I know they'll be good.
1
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I haven't actually fitted these strings yet but I bought some a year or two ago and they've been brilliant. Lovely tone and stayed in tune through all kinds of adverse conditions.
Cons: None
Professional
My fiddle’s never sounded so good.
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: Lovely rich sound. Very forgiving-they seem to facilitate “clean” starts and finishes to bow strokes better than any other (many) strings I’ve used. Definitely worth the extra money over slightly cheaper strings,in my opinion. Good longevity in them- windings still intact when sound starts to deteriorate ( 1-2 months of very heavy daily use).
Cons: Not really a con as it’s to be expected but the first 2-4 hours of use give a very disappointing sound. However it is then very satisfying to feel tone grow and grow as you continue to play them in.
Professional
Warm, responsive and reliable alternative to gut.
1
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I've tried lots of strings on my modern violin, but always come back to these, as they are warm, responsive and reliable. A great alternative to gut strings.
Cons: I've previously splashed out on the gold E but it seems to whistle on my violin. Perfectly happy with the steel one in this set though, and cheaper too. Win win!
Professional
Great
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: - Good resonance - Good sensitivity and response - Stable intonation - Easy to change/re-string - Rarely slips - Durable and lasts quite long
Cons: - On my previous violin this set didn't project as much as the Evah Pirazzi strings, but on the last two I've had, Obligato appear to have been the best.
Other: Either way, a very reliable set of strings on most instruments. They are my go to set for everything now for solo, orchestral and opera performances and tend to last slightly longer (without losing sound quality) than other strings.
Professional
Grade 8+
Keen Amateur
Outstanding strings all round.
2
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Compared with my previous set ( Olive label ) they impress as quicker to respond, brighter and easier to play in high positions. They play in quickly and don't stretch as much making tuning easier.
Cons: The sound produced is not as rich as the gut cored strings but the difference is small.
Beginner
lovely mellow sound
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: nice sounding, more mellow than the strings that were on my (student) violin when I bought it. though being a beginner the difference is still quite subtle to me!
Cons: needed constant re-tuning in the first week, but i think that's standard for new strings?..
Grade 8+
Teacher
I decided not to compromise
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: The sound is full and warm. I used to have gut strings that I really liked, and these are comparable. I think they make my not terribly expensive violin sound as good as it can.In fact now I'm thinking about upgrading my instrument as well.
Cons: Nothing not to like apart from the price. but then when I think how much my piano costs to tune it puts it into perspective. So long as they last a while I'm happy.
Other: I was recommended to buy these by a professional performer and I trust her judgement.
