Pirastro Obligato Viola Strings. SET

By Pirastro

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£160.03
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£116.65 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Description

MEDIUM TENSION, SYNTHETIC CORE.

All round, professional grade synthetic core string. Warm, round sound which closely approximates that of a covered gut string.

Recommended for violas with a playing scale of 35-38cm which covers most violas of back length 15-16.5 inches


Specifications

  • A-Aluminium on steel core.
  • D-Silver on synthetic core
  • G-Silver on synthetic core
  • C-Silver and Tungsten on synthetic core
  • Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
19
7
Lindsay
09/07/2023 07:44
Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Amazing tone.

Pros: Very rich sound. Gave a deep mellow tone on the C string. Powerful. Gave this student viola a whole new personality.

Cons: A string sounded a touch metallic, and didn’t resonate as well. But that could be due to the quality of this viola.

Other: As with all string changes, it took a week or so to settle.

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Dr Glyn R John
17/06/2023 20:59
Yarm, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A favourite with a warm and rich sound.

Pros: A favourite of mine for many years which sound great on a number of violas. As others have commented a full warm and rich sound, good tuning stability and so easy to play! I currently have them on a1900 French (strad) viola and a 1871 English (amati) viola.

Cons: None - but obviously they will not suit every viola.

Other: The String Zone is Number One for strings and accessories - for selection, price and service!

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Edward Judge
29/12/2019 18:44
Hungerford, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

As good as gut for the amateur player.

Pros: Well balanced sound across all strings. Require only a short playing-in time. Stay in tune even through temperature/humidity changes.

Cons: Expensive

Other: First make of strings that I use as a complete set on my viola.

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Sarah
25/09/2016 08:35
NANTWICH, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Clear, even, powerful

Pros: I have tried other strings but come back to these as suited to my viola in clarity, even-ness and durability.

Cons: Nothing.

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Amy
29/09/2015 19:16
Keswick, United Kingdom

Beginner

Fantastic!

Pros: Fantastic! Great sound and played in really quickly. Excellent product.

Cons: I don't have any issues with the product.

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Sarah
14/07/2015 08:06
NANTWICH, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

These suit me

Pros: I find that these strings are quick to stabilise and good at retaining their tone for a reasonable time (about 6 months at my rate of playing on them). They allow for a clear, strong tone.

Cons: The price!

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Kenneth Watkin
19/03/2015 18:16
Neath, United Kingdom

Teacher

An excellent all-round string
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Obligato are very resonant and strong strings that resonate perfectly across the whole viola range. They are also long lasting which is good for the pocket.

Cons: Nothing

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Andrew
13/05/2014 13:33
Reigate, United Kingdom

Beginner

Wonderful, bright sound
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Wonderful bright sound. Best strings I've ever put on my instrument. Worth the money!

Cons: As yet none!

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jonathan
25/02/2014 11:35
guilsborough, United Kingdom

Beginner

great strings
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: great sounding strings. Responsive and "start" easily without whistles or hesitation.

Cons: none

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Colin
11/07/2013 15:06
Plymouth, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Very pleasing mellow tone and easy to fit.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Strings produce a very smooth rounded tone and retain their pitch, once fully tuned, within a few days with very little subsequent adjustment.

Cons: Nothing as yet.

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