Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.8 from 161 reviews
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£113.72
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With loop end Steel E
72 in stock
£82.91
With ball end Steel E
21 in stock
£82.91
With ball end Goldplated E
15 in stock
£91.56
With loop end Goldplated E
65 in stock
£91.56

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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Description

A universal string of great quality suitable all types of instrument and player standard Obligato strings sound warm and full, yet have a brilliant, rich overtone spectrum and focused tone. Excellent playability and response throughout the entire dynamic range

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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

  • Professional grade synthetic fibre cored strings
  • Ball end A, D & G
  • Choice of gold-plated or plain steel E, ball or loop end
  • A-Aluminium
  • D-Silver
  • G-Silver
  • Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
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4
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Stephanie
28/03/2016 13:32
Gateshead, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great tone

Pros: My son's violin teacher recommended these stings a few years ago and he has used them since. They give a perfect tone. String zone always offer these cheaper than anywhere else

Cons: None

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Sarah
23/03/2016 22:53
York, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Pirastro Obligato strings are my favourites.

Pros: These strings settle quickly and I love their sound. Although pricey, they are the best I have found.

Cons: The set only offers an aluminium A string. I prefer the sound and feel of the crome-steel A (bought separately) and it would be good if this was an option for the set.

Other: Reliable service from the Stringzone. Strings arrived in good time, and well-packed, with short advice sheet on fitting and how to check for defects.

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Philip
05/02/2016 17:33
Bury, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Not what I expected - a bit disappointed

Pros: I have to write something in the 'pro' box as it cant be left blank! I don't mean to be critical but I actually don't like these strings at all - at least not on this violin. But it is a new instrument to me and maybe they are just not a good match for it.

Cons: I did not think the strings met the expectations raised by comments in the reviews I have seen and was a bit disappointed with the tone. To me they seemed more harsh than mellow and lost some of the projection and clarity of the strings I had been using (Vision) without the mellowness of tone I had hoped for. The gold plated E string 'whistles' a lot which is making me have to alter my bowing to try and accommodate this - which is not ideal.

Other: I hope they will settle in a bit but I don't think they were the right choice for my particular instrument

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Martin
04/01/2016 21:37
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Nice sounding set of strings

Pros: They sound good

Cons: The bindings are quite fat and a challenge to get though the fine tuning adjusters

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Bill
14/12/2015 22:44
Dunoon, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A wonderful range of tone.

Pros: These strings are bringing out a mellow depth I was unable to achieve with the Evah Pirazzi, without losing any of the brilliance I enjoy with them. Easy to keep tuned and very smoothly wound.

Cons: Haven't yet found the problem!

Other: A very good match with Kaplan Art light rosin.

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Michelle
08/12/2015 12:53
Sale, United Kingdom

Professional

Warm, responsive and reliable alternative to gut.

Pros: I've tried lots of strings on my modern violin, but always come back to these, as they are warm, responsive and reliable. A great alternative to gut strings.

Cons: I've previously splashed out on the gold E but it seems to whistle on my violin. Perfectly happy with the steel one in this set though, and cheaper too. Win win!

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Andrew
23/07/2015 15:55
Brighton, United Kingdom

Professional

Quality, reliable strings.

Pros: Reliable, stable strings. Colourful sound and good response.

Cons: I prefer the sound of the silver E to the gold.

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Su
15/07/2015 11:33
Epsom, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A great choice

Pros: I love the sound of Pirastro Obligato on my violin (late 19th cent Italian) - it's smooth and sweet; and the synthetic strings hold their tuning so well.

Cons: Nothing

Other: The String Zone always provides prompt service and good prices. Highly recommended.

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Elizabeth
15/07/2015 03:41
Bromley, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

fast efficient service

Pros: rich sound

Cons: none

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Liz
19/03/2015 10:41
Wales, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Obligato strings.

Pros: I love these strings. They settle quickly, stay in tune well and have a lovely dark, rich tone that suits my violin well.

Cons: They aren't the cheapest strings out there, but the pros outweigh that issue.

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