Pirastro Oliv Viola Strings. SET
By Pirastro
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Description
The 'Gold Standard' traditional covered gut string. Full, rich and noble tone. Set of 4 strings in medium tension. Not suitable for fitting to fine tuners. Please see individual strings for low and high tension.
Recommended for violas with a playing scale of 35-38cm which covers most violas of back length 15-16.5 inches
Medium tension strings are designed for a vibrating length of 37cm. For a shorter vibrating length consider using high tension, for a longer vibrating length consider using low tension strings.
Please note. These strings do NOT have ball ends and are not designed for use with fine tuners on the tailpiece. These can damage the knot of the string and lead to breaking. Tuning should be confined to the pegs only. Please ensure this product meets your requirements prior to purchase.
Specifications
- A-aluminium on natural gut-ball end. 13.75 PM
- D-gold & aluminium on natural gut-ball end. 16.25PM
- G-gold & silver on natural gut-knot end. 17 PM
- C-tungsten & silver on natural gut-knot end. 19.75 PM
- 1PM=0.05mm e.g. 16PM=0.8mm
- Made in Germany
Customer reviews:
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Beginner
Keen Amateur
A mistake to change all four at once.....
Pros: The C and G strings are very rich and produce a good sound at all dynamic levels.
Cons: The D string wasn't anything special, but the A string was a disaster. It sounded nasal and harsh even after a couple of weeks of playing in -- by which time it had frayed in six places. I replaced it with the type of string I was using before -- relief!
Other: It certainly wasn't worth splashing out all this money -- and if the strings aren't consistently good it doesn't make sense to replace all four at once. I'll stick with the C and the G until they need changing -- and return to using the strings I was using before trying Pirastro Oliv.
Beginner
High quality, low price, speedy delivery, URLworks
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found the following review helpful
Pros: High quality strings Very good price Arrived in the post the day after I placed the order
Cons: No labelled packaging so difficult to store an unused string without it becoming confused with other strings over time
Other: I am delighted I have found The String Zone. I value the reliable,, speedy service and low prices.
Keen Amateur
A sympathetic string which responds readily
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found the following review helpful
Pros: These strings play with the characteristics of gut and respond readily to the touch of the bow.
Cons: The A string damages easily particularly where it is pulled over a bend such as the exit from the peg box.
