Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.8 from 161 reviews
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£113.72
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Purchase options

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
16 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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MC
27/08/2013 15:18
Manchester, United Kingdom

Professional

Very good for use at a high level

Pros: - settle very quickly - rich, sonorous tone - retains sound quality for a long time - good sensitivity to bow pressure etc - very stable in climate changes - great for both orchestral use and solo performances

Cons: There really aren't any cons, apart from with all Pirastro strings, I find the binding a little too thick as the D string hole of my tailpiece is slightly narrower (due to the age of the instrument). It's a bit of a pain as I'm always having to modify the ball and binding myself to fit, which sometimes takes a long time.

Other: On my previous German violin I didn't particularly like the Obligato strings as they didn't project very well so I always used Evah Pirazzi, but since using my current slightly smaller English violin - I found that Obligato are much better. It really depends on your violin and personal preference as to which is better, but both sets are great

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Raphael
13/08/2013 20:01
Loughton, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Nice one

Pros: Fits my violin. Gets warm after a couple of weeks.

Cons: Nothing I would say. It fits my violin.

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Mr Jack D Clamp
30/07/2013 09:32
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Great reliable strings

Pros: In my experience of these strings in the past I have found them to be excellent for keeping in tune. The tone is very good.

Cons: I cannot think of any cons.

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Julie
30/04/2013 22:46
Yelverton, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

3rd set now and find them excellent

Pros: Excellent strings have been using them now for about 2 years, when stung the tuning settles very quickly. Have an great tone, very warm.

Cons: None for me!

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Joan
24/04/2013 11:23
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Maintain lovely warm tone for good length of time

Pros: I like the warm sound of Obilgato strings; they suit my violin. I find they take a few days to settle to pitch but once there they behave very well. They maintain their warm tone for a good length of time before they become duller and need to be replaced. The steel E has been fine and does not whistle.

Cons: Nothing

Other: Excellent service and quick delivery time. It's nice being able to place orders over the phone.

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Robert
13/02/2013 16:43
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Beginner

Problem free

Pros: Great. Prompt delivery

Cons: Nothing so far

Other: Would like some more guidance about use of gold across the set or gold only on the 'e'.

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Mr Shrimpton
13/02/2013 10:23
Thetford , United Kingdom

Beginner

Obligato string review

Pros: Great strings they are bright,responsive mellow when you want and loud when needed

Cons: This is my third set my only gripe is that the A string has unwound around lower D on both sets.

Other: Good Company always got the strings next day

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Kurt Kovach
24/01/2013 16:52
Tamworth, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Very responsive with a wonderful tone

Pros: Very responsive with a wonderful tone. I have changed from gut strings and find the Obligato an excellent alternative

Cons: Nothing really

Other: Fast and efficient service

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Mrs
19/12/2012 14:56
Launceston, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Excellent strings for orchestral players/

Pros: Swiftly played in. Incisive tone without being overbearing. Long lasting. Stay in tune. Never had any problems with String Zone.

Cons: Can be had a bit cheaper elsewhere.

Other: I quite like to specify a gold E string.

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Jill
22/11/2012 08:50
Sudbury, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

New Strings

Pros: Strings arrived

Cons: Nothing

Other: The strings arrived very quickly and were competitively priced compared to similar.

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