Pirastro Perpetual Violin String, A
By Pirastro
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Description
Aluminium on synthetic core or Chromesteel on steel core.
The Perpetual Cadenza variation is a lower tension string which feels very light under the fingers and requires little effort.
Opinions in the violin world are split when it comes to choosing between A-strings with a metal or those with a synthetic core. Starting with its sound spectrum, this A-string has nothing in common with the traditional steel string. It sounds rounder, more colourful and very voluminous. Pirastro Perpetual provides the largest sound volume and carrying power combined with a precisely focused sound projection.
Specifications
- Aluminium on synthetic core, medium tension
- Chromesteel on steel core, medium tension
Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
Chrome steel wound A
Pros: Chrome wound steel string designed to replicate high quality synthetic strings for sound. It doesn't quite pull that off, but I have it sitting next to Larsen Virtuoso D and G and works well. My skin doesn't get on with Aluminium windings, this is the best solution I've found without running all steel.
Cons: None
Other: A good alternative to Aluminium wound A for a synthetic set
Keen Amateur
Pirastro Perpetual Steel-cored A
Pros: First of all, I'm a fiddle-player, not a violinist. Back in the late 70s and the 80s I used to use Thomastik Spirocore exclusively, because Dave Swarbrick used them! The Perpetual Steel-cored A is the first non-synthetic core string I've used for about thirty years. I've been using Peter Infelds for the last five years and love them. Just thought I'd try the Perpetual steel-cored A, silver D and high tension E (0.267mm). I think the steel A particularly offers a slightly brighter tone without being harsh, so may stick with it. Not sure whether the D and E are significantly different, although the E might show slightly more focus.
Cons: None
