By Pirastro
With loop end Steel E
72
in stock
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£82.91 | |
With ball end Steel E
21
in stock
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£82.91 | |
With ball end Goldplated E
15
in stock
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£91.56 | |
With loop end Goldplated E
65
in stock
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£91.56 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
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
Beginner
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.
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
Keen Amateur
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.
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!
Professional
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.
Grade 8+
Keen Amateur