Pirastro Tonica Viola String, G
By Pirastro
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Purchase options
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Medium scale, (36-38cm), medium tension
3
in stock
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£10.73 | |
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Short scale, (under 36cm), medium tension
1
in stock
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£12.88 | |
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Long scale, (38-40cm), medium tension
1
in stock
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£21.10 | |
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Extra long scale, (up to 43cm), medium tension
1
in stock
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£25.32 | |
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Medium scale, (36-38cm), low tension (soft)
1
in stock
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£10.75 |
Description
Silver on synthetic core.
Scales refer to the vibrating length of the string measured from bridge to nut.
Specifications
- Short scale under 36cm-Back length under 15"
- Medium scale 36-38cm - Back length 15"-16,1/4"
- Long scale 38-40cm-Back length 16,1/4"+
- Extra long scale, up to 43cm- Back length 17"
- Back lengths for guidance only
Customer reviews:
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1
1
Keen Amateur
Drone string for kontrabas nyckelharpa!
Pros: I bought this string as an experiment, to try as the drone string for my kontrabas nyckelharpa. I had used a thickish small scale cello string before, which was a bit loud; and also tried a gut violin string (left over from my youth!) which was, though authentic, rather quiet. This string is, I think, just the thing - though I may try others as well.
Cons: None.
Beginner
Good tone & response
Pros: The string is just what I wanted - less shrill and "nasal" than the previous Dominant.
Cons: Nothing - although I reserve the right to comment if it doesn't last!
Other: Service was excellent - next day delivery. Thanks. Incidentally, I'm assuming that 5 is good and 1 is bad, but it would help if you said so.
Keen Amateur
Squeaks and slips.
Pros: Interesting, spritely tone
Cons: Played in a hot room for the first week it was on and it slipped a lot. Also, it squeaks when I play slow passages. Won't be using them again but worth a try for the price. I hear they are good for electric instruments, actually.
Professional
Good after first week
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Once it had settled in the tone is quite impressive. Kept its pitch well from the start.
Cons: Took about a week of solid playing to lose the initial edge and grittiness. The D string I tried didn't have that problem so it may just be this particular string. Up till now I had been using Obligato which do take a while to settle in.
