Pirastro Universal No.1 Violin String, E

By Pirastro

4.5 from 43 reviews
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£17.37
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£12.66 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Medium tension, ball end
4 in stock
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Medium tension, Loop end
6 in stock
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Low tension (Weich), ball end
4 in stock
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Low tension (Weich), Loop end
1 in stock
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High tension (Stark), ball end
3 in stock
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High tension (Stark), Loop end
1 in stock
£12.66

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

Description

Specialist E string by Pirastro. Steel with fine chromesteel winding to reduce 'whistling'. Designed to match Violino, Chromcor, Tonica, Oliv, Obligato, Evah Pirazzi, Flexocor, Eudoxa and Piranito

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

  • Non-whistling E-String
  • Very warm, sweet with very good projection
  • Especially easy response
  • No whistling of the open E-String
  • Compatible with all Pirastro strings
  • Ideal for musicians suffering from hand perspiration
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Customer reviews:

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Wirral, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good quality string

Pros: Balances the sound with other three Dominants. I have tried various E strings and this is by far the best.

Cons: Nothing, all good

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Excellent string

Pros: Great no- squeak string for my daughter who is an excellent violinist

Cons: None

Other: Good fast service too

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Newton Stewart, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Accurate description of product

Pros: Prompt delivery

Cons: None

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Wirral, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good string, reliable

Pros: Works well with Dominants instead of the harsh E supplied in the set.

Cons: Nothing

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Longhope, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Nothing special a relatively good violin string

Pros: As expected

Cons: None

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Llandeilo, United Kingdom

Professional

It is the best I have tried to date

Pros: very responsive string, blends well with pleasing sound

Cons: If I could tailor it to my taste I would prefer it just slightly less bright.

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St Antonin Noble Val, France

Keen Amateur

Good Strings Good Service

Pros: I'm still getting acquainted with the string, but so far I think it's terrific. No squeaks. The customer service at String Zone is also terrific, with quick replies to inquiries and prompt shipping.

Cons: None.

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Walsall, United Kingdom

Beginner

Probably the best E

Pros: My standard E. The quality make and the multi-strand core with a steel overwinding has much needed internal damping. I have never known these strings whistle.

Cons: No complaints whatever.

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Walsall, United Kingdom

Beginner

Ideal E STRING

Pros: A very good string,now to be my standard.

Cons: No complaints

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Axminster, United Kingdom

Teacher

Good string, so far

Pros: Very pleasing tone and not too expensive

Cons: No cons, as yet

Other: Only just put this string on, so can't comment on durability

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