Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.8 from 161 reviews
RRP:
£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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Peter
13/06/2012 20:58
Nuneaton, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Well worth investing in , if you like a warm tone
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: I am highly delighted with the strings , they have a warm and melodious tone, sound great on my violin.

Cons: No complaints. I had previously been disappointed after buying the set of Pirastro Tonica strings, but Obligato strings lived up to my expectation.

Other: Getting the loose strings was cheaper and a good deal, but I found extracting them from the plastic wrapping a little fiddly.

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Sheila
18/01/2011 10:49
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

recommended
4 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: Lovely tone

Cons: not quite so loud

Other: really pleased with this purchase

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Mrs Janet Burr
25/06/2020 23:56
Ashtead, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A change of strings
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Were easy to order and delivered quickly. Good instructions and diagram for someone who is not confident in replacing with new strings. G D E give very good, smooth sound. Mellow but with a brightness. Very pleased with them.

Cons: Not quite so happy with the A string. Not as smooth and can occasionally sound rather scratchy. Maybe it needs more playing in. The other strings have settled more quickly.

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Adrian
18/07/2014 17:37
Leicester, United Kingdom

Professional

Responsive strings and long lasting with good tone
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Long lasting, good response & tone.

Cons: The packet label does not show you the string name at a glance.

Other: They seem to suit old and new violins.

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alison
15/07/2014 18:12
Keighley, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Excellent strings
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Smooth, mellow but powerful tone. Settle in well.

Cons: nil

Other: I try other strings periodically but always come back to Obligato on both my Violin and Viola.

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Howard Faircloth
26/03/2014 22:35
Exeter, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Outstanding strings all round.
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Compared with my previous set ( Olive label ) they impress as quicker to respond, brighter and easier to play in high positions. They play in quickly and don't stretch as much making tuning easier.

Cons: The sound produced is not as rich as the gut cored strings but the difference is small.

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Sarah
21/03/2014 15:16
Gosport, United Kingdom

Beginner

lovely mellow sound
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: nice sounding, more mellow than the strings that were on my (student) violin when I bought it. though being a beginner the difference is still quite subtle to me!

Cons: needed constant re-tuning in the first week, but i think that's standard for new strings?..

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Bernard
14/08/2013 11:31
Woodchurch, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Does what it says on the packet
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Violin plays with a lovely tone

Cons: N/A

Other: Didn't use E string - purchased separate Hill E

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melanie
09/07/2013 21:06
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Teacher

I decided not to compromise
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: The sound is full and warm. I used to have gut strings that I really liked, and these are comparable. I think they make my not terribly expensive violin sound as good as it can.In fact now I'm thinking about upgrading my instrument as well.

Cons: Nothing not to like apart from the price. but then when I think how much my piano costs to tune it puts it into perspective. So long as they last a while I'm happy.

Other: I was recommended to buy these by a professional performer and I trust her judgement.

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Christine
03/05/2013 16:56
Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Professional

Great!
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Play in quickly

Cons: no problems at all

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