Pirastro Universal No.1 Violin String, E

By Pirastro

4.5 from 43 reviews
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£15.87
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£11.57 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Medium tension, ball end
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* 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

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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:

Rating Summary
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Holly
07/01/2016 13:11
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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Tracey
14/07/2015 13:31
WICK, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

good quality string, although one did snap easily

Pros: This string was recommended by my Daughters tutor as her E string kept ""squeeking" as I would say. After putting this string on everything was fine!! Would certainly recommend this string.

Cons: The only thing the very first string we bought snapped when we put it on so had to send for a second one.

Other: What a very quick service. Ordered on-line one night and got it through the post 2 days later which is pretty good when we live in the Highlands!!

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Hannah
23/07/2014 18:46
Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom

Teacher

Highly recommend for a softer sound.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: The string settled in extremely quickly, unlike the olive label and dominant that I have bought for years. It is softer to play than the other makes that I normally use and noticeably less harsh when playing chords. The tonal quality is very good. Will buy again and recommend to others.

Cons: No cons so far.

Other: Exceptional service, very quick and efficient.

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Daniele
15/05/2014 08:08
Croydon, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

1st choice E-string for sound quality and response
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: It's always my first choice for sound, response and in terms of these factors I am unaware of a superior E string. Even with bow hairs mangled from over-bowing with a loud, distorted band (I need a re-hair - soon!) there is minimal whistling, if at all. Artificial harmonics are never a problem. It is warm, rich and defined.

Cons: Compared to most E-strings I've used,it is sensitive and prone to breaking, especially if playing in adverse weather (like damp and cold even if indoors). But it's still my first choice.

Other: I've not tried many other specialist E strings with this level of response, other than the Kaplan. The Kaplan was less prone to breaking, but I didn't rate the Kaplan's sound, compared with this string. Perfectly tops a set of Evah Pirazzi (or Pirazzi Gold) G, D and A strings. Just make sure you have spares and can change strings quickly! They ARE worth it

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Roger
23/04/2014 11:17
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Moving whistles

Pros: It does not whistle on open string, but...

Cons: It does squeak and whistler on stopped notes - a whole new problem!

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Harry
23/10/2013 12:17
Thirsk, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Improves the tonal blend.

Pros: balances and improves "Violino" set

Cons: Find Nothing to complain about

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Mr Hall
13/09/2013 16:02
Newtownards, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

A good firm to deal with

Pros: Excellent tone

Cons: Nothing

Other: Delivered very quickly

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Jean
28/08/2013 22:03
County Dublin, Ireland

Keen Amateur

Nice Stable E String

Pros: The string settled in quickly, has a nice tone all the way up the violin and is very good at staying in tune. Does not squeak easily.

Cons: None.

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krasovsky vaidman
23/04/2013 15:58
Tel-Aviv, Israel

Professional

about non whistling E string

Pros: Performing all Bach unaccompanied works for violin I used Pirastro Universal violin string E "No.1", which , in addition to nice sound has non whistling quality so important for such repertoire

Cons: No cons

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Michael
21/12/2011 20:01
NORWICH, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Non Whistling E string - it works.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: I bought this string to overcome a whistling E string problem on my new violin. The other strings are D'Addario Helicore, and this new Pirastro non whistling E string does exactly what it says ie doesn't whistle. The tone seems to match too, so I'm very happy with it.

Cons: No cons at all.

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