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Daniel
Frodsham, United Kingdom
Professional
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4
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4
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Happy with A, D and G not so with E
Pros:
Very warm tone on G, D and A string. occasional bright pro sound on E string.
Cons:
Every E string so far whistles with bow crosses from A string to greater or lesser degrees. This can make a perfect performance not so perfect.
Other:
I would love feedback on the E string problem as I am very happy with the three lower strings and need this problem solving in a way which meens I don't have to use an alternative manufacturer for the E string.
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A Chander
London, United Kingdom
Grade 8+
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3
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3
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Great sounding string with long life
Pros:
The sound of these strings was beautiful, and really enriched the tone on my 1776 English violin. The G and D had wonderful depth, and I appreciated the brightness of the gold E. The tone was very even on all strings and the sound was good on recordings of solo and chamber music, and they lasted a very long time while maintaining good sound quality.
Cons:
None as such, though sometimes I had to work them hard to project in larger spaces.
Other:
Beautiful strings.
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Miss Jones
Yelverton, United Kingdom
Grade 8+
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3
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3
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Lovely tone - wouldnt use anything else
Pros:
Lovely tone - wouldnt use anything else
Cons:
Nothing
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Victoria
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Teacher
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3
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3
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Good service again, many thanks!
Pros:
Mellow, rich tone, especially suitable for my slightly overly-bright sounding violin. These strings settle more quickly than the covered gut ones and feel finer than Dominant.
Cons:
no cons..except all Pirastro strings are a bit pricey!
Other:
Good product & swift delivery!
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Camille
Dublin, Ireland
Professional
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3
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3
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Tone, power and practicality
Pros:
These work beautifully on my modern instrument. I love the tone they produce with my violin, but they're also powerful and responsive. They're extremely practical too, they play in after only a couple of hours and stay in tune very well.
Cons:
None for me, but personal tastes vary so really it's best to experiment with different strings and find what works best for you.
Other:
You can be sure to get your strings quickly with The String Zone. I always received them the next day when I lived in England and I get them in 2-3 days here in the Republic of Ireland.
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Sheila
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Keen Amateur
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3
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3
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Pros:
Lovely tone
Cons:
not quite so loud
Other:
really pleased with this purchase
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Miss
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Teacher
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2
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros:
Really warm sound, even across the whole range, nice and 'soft' to play on. Settled in well, although it took a couple of weeks to get a really deep tone. Definitely an improvement on my previous strings and blend well in an orchestral environment.
Cons:
The gold-plated E-string whistles very easily. It can be avoided by bowing at a slightly different angle but it is a bit of a hazard in triple or quadruple stops involved open E. That said, I'm still using!
Other:
Really prompt service, clear identifying information and good value.
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Mr Alan Riley
Maghera, United Kingdom
Beginner
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2
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2
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Over the Moon with Obligato
Pros:
Their Presentation and look of Quality
Cons:
None
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I have been playing the Violin now for two years, so I would still classify myself as a beginner, and in these two years I have replaced my strings at least four times because I was not happy with the tones, then I discovered The Stringzone and Obligato, and now I am Over The Moon !! I honestly love my new strings because of their lovely warm tones and rich loud sound.
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Jessie
Forfar, United Kingdom
Keen Amateur
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2
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2
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very good strings at a reasonable price
Pros:
These strings were purchased for my grandaughter who is 18 and hopes to go to music college. at the moment she plays in Angus Schools Senior Orchestra and Tayside Symphony Orchestra. She says they are amazing and have such a beautiful sound.
Cons:
N/A
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Simon
Brighton, United Kingdom
Teacher
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2
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2
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Pros:
Obligatos work brilliantly with my violin giving a nice rich sound with good subtelties. I prefer these to Pirrazzi's which I find respond slower and start to sound dull quicker.
Cons:
The A string often starts to unwind in about half the time the other strings start to wear.
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