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Pirastro

Obligato 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - with Gold Ball-end E & Silver D

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Features

  • Obligato strings have a core made from a modern synthetic multifilament fibre.
  • 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

Description

Pirastro Obligato strings are based on an exclusive new core material, along with advances in manufacturing techniques, resulting in the true warmth and complex overtones of gut core strings with the stability and quick response of synthetic core strings. Obligato has also demonstrated quick break in time, exceptional projection, and unusual durability.

Brand: Pirastro


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Gold,Silver


Instrument: Violin


Recommended Uses For Product: violin performance


Item Weight: 0.8 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.9 x 0.4 inches


Item model number: Pir-5518


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 25, 2003


Color Name: Gold,Silver


String Gauge: Medium


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • My favorite strings
Very soft strings that produce a warm, beautiful sound. They're a little pricey, but when it comes to the violin and getting the most out of it, you get what you pay for. I always have a spare set of these for my nicer violin (the practice violin has dominant pros).
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024 by Dan Jones
    • Favorite strings
I love these so much I bought an extra set. The strings are so warm and expressive. They don't sound muddy in higher positions. And I cannot sing enough praise for the gold E string!!! This E is the best E I've ever used. It's so clear it just sings!! The E holds its tune way better than G D and A. I've had to adjust those a lot at the beginning while they stretched but the E is so perfect, I've not had to adjust it more than once or twice. Even if I decide to try other strings someday, I might stick with this E forever. It's so, so, so, SO pretty!! Well worth the investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024 by Griffith
    • great strings!
I just ordered my second pair of the Obligatos. They are great all around strings; much better than the Corellis I replaced. My first pair of Obligatos lasted a year and a half, then I noticed they weren't as responsive, and became more difficult to play. Actually, I was surprised they lasted that long. The new set was easy to break in (tuning stablizied within a week) and they have a great tone. (I think my violin would sound good with a lot of different brands of strings, however the obligatos really make a subtle difference to me, especially on sustained notes). They can make a really good violin sound great. I know they are expensive, but they last longer than traditional gut strings, and I love that they stay in tune. I ordered mine through Johnson String Instruments, and I received them within a week of ordering them. (I know JSI was a few dollars more than their competitors, but they have great service--this is my third order from them and I intend to order from them in the future.) I wouldn't put the obligatos on a student level violin, but if you have a fairly decent violin ($5000-10,000 range) they are worth the price. If I could afford to change them out more frequently, I would, but they still sound great after a year and a half of playing about 10 hours per week. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2009 by silver trumpet and violin
    • Obligato violin strings
I purchased a new violin online, mid-range price, and thought I would try playing it in comparison with the student violin that I had been playing and had outgrown. The new violin looks beautiful, except the strings were cheap and sounded so terrible. I ordered and put these Obligato strings on. What a difference! The sound is wonderful and it also improves the playability with the bow. I definitely would recommend these strings. It is most assuredly worth the cost. I am purchasing another set as a spare set. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021 by apinidaho
    • warm & rich - one of the best strings - you can't go wrong here
almost no break in time, warm, rich, loud, passionate - everything I want in a string is right here. Was afraid of the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E set but may try them next to see what all the fuss is about. Makes such a HUGE difference in sound over cheaper strings, it's amazing. Gold E does tend to squeak - just play that E more confidently and you'll get rid of the squeak. JUST GET THEM! Especially if you have a semi-decent fiddle. You'll be so happy you did. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2012 by Mike R
    • DON'T LIKE THE OBLIGATO VIOLIN STRINGS
I put a new set of the Obligatos on my medium ($5,000) priced violin because of all the hype and praise from other users but I did not like them at all. They took 2 days to stretch out and after they were stretched I found them be neither warm nor mellow and the "D" had a raspy sound. However the Obligato gold "E" does sound quite good. I replaced the Obligato G-D-A with new Dadarrio Helicores and what a difference, the Helicores produce a much more even and warm sound than the expensive Obligatos. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024 by fiddlinjim
    • little pricy, sound great.
it all in the title. bought two sets. they sound great.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023 by John
    • Yes it is really great deal!
This set of strings allowed me to uncover the beautiful sound on my new very good violin - that came from the seller unfortunately with a cheaper strings. My conclusion was that having spent more than $1.5K on a violin it makes big sense to spend a bit more money and buy the best strings and enjoy your sound... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023 by Borlev

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