Pirastro Passione Violin String, G
By Pirastro
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Medium tension, 16.5pm
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£48.40 | |
| Low tension,16.25pm | £48.40 | |
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Extra low tension, 16 pm
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High tension, 16.75pm
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* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Sterling silver on natural gut.
The modern gut cored string. Old sound, modern stability.
These incredible strings are the latest strings from Pirastro designed to combine the best qualities of synthetic cored strings with the traditional gut sound. True gut sound with plenty of volume plus excellent tonal stability. Recommended rosin: Oliv/Evah Pirazzi.
The gut core of Passione strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand. The core sound is full, round and warm, with a complex overtone spectrum combining brilliance and clarity and a great power of projection.
Passione strings possess a fascinating diversity of sounds, which allows musicians to alter their tone as desired. Big and powerful sound with very easy response on all levels of the dynamic range Passione strings have a significantly reduced playing in time compared to other traditional gut strings.
Pirastro gut string tensions are measured in units of PM (Pirastro Measurement) and refer to the diameter of the string. 1PM = 0.05mm, so gauge 14PM = 0.7mm diameter. The tension of the string varies by 3% for each gauge.
Please note this string is made to close tolerances and may not fit on an 'oversize' instrument. Total length of string from top nut to the tailpiece fret should be no more than 386mm. See the Pirastro website, link below, for details or contact us if in doubt.
Gut cored Pirastro string. Please note that these strings are very delicate and have a shorter and unpredictable life span compared to other strings. We do not recommend their use by beginners or that they be fitted to instruments not set up by trained and experienced craftsmen.
Specifications
- Silver wound on natural gut.
- 1 PM=0.05mm, e.g.14PM=0.7mm
- Made in Germany
Customer reviews:
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Professional
Passione for a sophisticated, complex tone
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Pros: Having once tried this string I find it impossible to go back to anything else. The tone is warm and rich and complex.It speaks quickly and effortlessly on my violin and seems to make the whole instrument ring better.
Cons: My only critisism is that it needs more frequent tuning as the gut core makes it a little more sensitive to temperature and humidity changes. It is well worth the effort though.
Other: It seems to be durable too. I dont need to change it any more frequently than other makes.
Grade 8+
Good sound but string is short-lived.
2
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Sounds good
Cons: It broke after 3 months light use. The 2nd passione G string to break in a short period, not including the obviously faulty one which I returned. I have checked my violin and can't find any snagging points. I will return to oliv strings which last better.
Keen Amateur
Quality but at a price.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Warm rich complex sound. No problem with length as others have mentioned but I do have a harp tailpiece. Nice feel under fingers, especially in higher positions. Settled well after a week, no problems thus with excessive tuning.
Cons: Expensive
Keen Amateur
Quality string and fast service.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Quality product.
Cons: No cons as far as I am concerned.
Other: Just upgrading my strings and decided to try the Pirastro Passione G string to see if it suited my 1898 Wolff violin. It has taken some time to settle in so not in a position to judge it yet.
Professional
Passione vs Eudoxa
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I decided to try these instead of my usual Eudoxa G&D. I was looking for more stable tuning and was not disappointed in this respect.
Cons: They took a little while to settle down and play in, unlike my usual Eudoxas. The tone is a touch brighter than Eudoxas, although that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Other: The D certainly has the edge on the Eudoxa on my violin.
Keen Amateur
Warm and sensitive. A delight!
4
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6
found the following review helpful
Pros: This is the first time I've bought 'Passione' strings (G, D, & A). I started playing 'baroque' violin in 2011 and appreciated the natural 'timbre' of gut strings. Passione strings have provided me with the same 'timbre' on a modern violin (mid 19C) but with a fuller, richer and warmer sound for 'romantic' playing. The G string (the same tension for the others) is soft and comfortable to play). A quality string. I've tried all sorts of strings over the years. To be sure: string manufacture evolves; playing skills evolve. Nevertheless, in over 40 years of adult playing, this is the best responding sound I've ever achieved. Buy them. It's worth the price!
Cons: Read Pirastro's guidelines on their site before buying these strings (especially the G string). When I fitted the G string I thought it was too short but it is specifically designed according to precision violin measurements. Although a modern string, it is truly 'gut'. In the first week after fitting, it stetched 5 mm! Don't be put off. It now fits perfectly. I need to tune on a daily basis (it's basically a gut string).
Other: A sophisticated gut string with that 'edge' when playing. It requires sensitive, careful playing but the rewards a worth it.
Professional
Wonderful sound and response.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I used the Passione g to replace the rather raspy sounding Chorda g on my gut - strung Baroque Violin. I was not disappointed. The quality is warm and solid and it has improved the "feel" of the whole instument considerably.
Cons: None at all - except the price. Didn't stop me immediately ordering a spare though !
Other: Speedy excellent service from Stringzone.
Teacher
Pirastro passione trings
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4
found the following review helpful
Pros: These strings really enhance my violin. The sound is warm & clear & they are very sensitive to different nuances. Having tried many of the strings on the market, these are my strings of choice. The G string is lovely too.
Cons: A small niggle. These strings require more tuning than say dominant strings but not so much as Eudoxa strings.
Other: Buy them.
Beginner
Professional
Sophisticated bass.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Best g string for baroque and classocal violin together wit plain gut a and e strings
Cons: None
Other: Bass sound without exaggerated bombastic timbre in higher possitions. Noble and mature as a good tuscany wine.
