Pirastro Universal No.1 Violin String, E

By Pirastro

4.5 from 43 reviews
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£16.44
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£11.98 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Medium tension, ball end
10 in stock
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Medium tension, Loop end
4 in stock
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Low tension (Weich), ball end
3 in stock
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Low tension (Weich), Loop end
1 in stock
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High tension (Stark), ball end
2 in stock
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High tension (Stark), Loop end
2 in stock
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* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

Description

Specialist E string by Pirastro. Steel with fine chromesteel winding to reduce 'whistling'. Designed to match Violino, Chromcor, Tonica, Oliv, Obligato, Evah Pirazzi, Flexocor, Eudoxa and Piranito

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

  • Non-whistling E-String
  • Very warm, sweet with very good projection
  • Especially easy response
  • No whistling of the open E-String
  • Compatible with all Pirastro strings
  • Ideal for musicians suffering from hand perspiration
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Customer reviews:

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Wirral, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good quality string

Pros: Balances the sound with other three Dominants. I have tried various E strings and this is by far the best.

Cons: Nothing, all good

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Excellent string

Pros: Great no- squeak string for my daughter who is an excellent violinist

Cons: None

Other: Good fast service too

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Newton Stewart, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Accurate description of product

Pros: Prompt delivery

Cons: None

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Wirral, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good string, reliable

Pros: Works well with Dominants instead of the harsh E supplied in the set.

Cons: Nothing

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Longhope, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Nothing special a relatively good violin string

Pros: As expected

Cons: None

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Excellent service all round.

Pros: Excellent web site, which gives you enough information to compare products and make the correct choices for your instrument and particular tone or sound you want. Keen prices and perfect packaging.

Cons: None

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Llandeilo, United Kingdom

Professional

It is the best I have tried to date

Pros: very responsive string, blends well with pleasing sound

Cons: If I could tailor it to my taste I would prefer it just slightly less bright.

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St Antonin Noble Val, France

Keen Amateur

Good Strings Good Service

Pros: I'm still getting acquainted with the string, but so far I think it's terrific. No squeaks. The customer service at String Zone is also terrific, with quick replies to inquiries and prompt shipping.

Cons: None.

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Walsall, United Kingdom

Beginner

Probably the best E

Pros: My standard E. The quality make and the multi-strand core with a steel overwinding has much needed internal damping. I have never known these strings whistle.

Cons: No complaints whatever.

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Walsall, United Kingdom

Beginner

Ideal E STRING

Pros: A very good string,now to be my standard.

Cons: No complaints

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