Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings, SET
By Pirastro
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Purchase options
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With loop end Steel E
74
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£76.24 | |
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With ball end Steel E
69
in stock
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£76.24 | |
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With ball end Goldplated E
13
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£84.14 | |
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With loop end Goldplated E
19
in stock
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£84.14 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
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
Customer reviews:
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4
Professional
Excellent, reliable tone
5
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5
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very fast delivery, I needed a set very quickly. Excellent, reliable tone. Just used them to record a CD with.
Cons: Personally I avoid getting the gold E string as I prefer the steel.
Grade 8+
Grade 8+
Excellent strings
2
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very fast delivery as usual, great strings which were recommended to me by violin teacher at university :)
Cons: Nothing- I went for the steel E instead of Gold E this time and I can't really tell any difference other than the E no longer whistles!
Teacher
Make the jump - you'll be glad you did
3
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4
found the following review helpful
Pros: Wow the response! They're amazing. Bright, textured, immediately the instrument livens up! Makes it a joy to play - I recommend Pirastro to my pupils as a string they can have confidence in.
Cons: I wish I'd changed my set sooner. They last well (for me) for about 2 years before they start to dull, I've put off changing mine for 5 years which really is a bit long to wait - the strings stretch once they get this old, and become dull and unresponsive, and can't be tuned. Mind, I really did put off changing them this time for too long, so I'm not surprised
Other: Worth getting the Obligato rosin to go with them, it's a gorgeous rosin anyway. Also found AB rosin to be a good substitute.
Beginner
Obliged to try Obligato strings
2
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: The respond very quickly to short bow strokes and have a bright sound. It's almost like I am playing on a new instrument. Previously I had been using Pirastro Eudoxa strings, but after these kept breaking for no apparent reason I changed to the Obligato set.
Cons: I purchased the Gold E string and although it does have a nice sound, it annoyingly whistles when playing chords. I will probably try the Evah Pirazzi set next time, they seem to be the ones used by most professional players.
Other: Great service from the String Zone, have made several purchases from them and will continue to do so in the future.
Keen Amateur
Well worth investing in , if you like a warm tone
2
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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.
Keen Amateur
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.
Grade 8+
Well-tried strings, excellent on any instrument
2
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: I've always liked Obligatos. They have a pleasantly warm sound but with plenty of 'edge' and penetration. I have a collection of violins which I play regularly and these strings suit pretty well any instrument, in my experience. They last well enough too.
Cons: Nothing
Other: None
Professional
Disaster avoided - with great thanks
2
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Just the brightness and "authenticity" of the sound (they sound like a violin should!)
Cons: Too damn expensive, but you get what you pay for at the end of the day.
Other: The express delivery saved my bacon that day. Thank you!
