Pirastro Oliv viola strings are known for their warm, clear sound. The A and D strings have ball ends, while the G and C have tie-knot ends. The D, G, and C strings are available in Standard and Rigid styles, with the Rigid variation producing a richer sound. Additionally, the Eudoxa-Oliv C string can be used with either the Eudoxa or Oliv sets, offering musicians more options.
• Traditional hand-wounded and polished sheep gut core
Oliv A Violin String With Gut/Aluminium (Ball End). The sheep gut core of the Oliv strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand.
Oliv D Violin String With Gut/Gold-Aluminium (Loop End). The sheep gut core of the Oliv strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand.
Oliv E Violin String, a Gold Plated Chrome steel E String. Ball End. The sheep gut core of the Oliv strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand.
Oliv G Violin String With Gut/Gold-Silver (Loop End). The sheep gut core of the Oliv strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand.
Pirastro Olive Strings, made with gut core wrapped in silver, offer exceptional sound quality and complexity for contemporary music. Tuned at A440+, they provide unmatched resonance and overtones. Pirastro's 200 years of experience in gut string manufacturing ensure top-quality processing and hand-polished finishes.
The Pirastro Permanent Cello Medium A String has a core made from high-tensile steel, providing durability and stability. It is wound with chrome steel to enhance tonal quality and resonance, resulting in a brilliant sound. This combination allows for precise intonation and a vibrant tonal range, making it a popular choice for musicians seeking clarity and depth in their performances.
Pirastro Permanent Cello strings offer:
• A very quick response
• Exceptional tuning stability
• Immediate playability
• Suitable for electric or electrically amplified cellos
The C strings have a rope core wound with tungsten, improving their tonal quality and creating a rich, warm sound. They offer a quick decay, allowing notes to resonate beautifully before fading, making them suitable for various musical expressions.
Pirastro Permanent Cello strings offer:
• A very quick response
• Exceptional tuning stability
• Immediate playability
• Suitable for electric or electrically amplified cellos
The Pirastro Permanent Medium Cello D Strings have a core made from high-tensile steel, providing durability and stability. They are wound with chrome steel to enhance tonal quality and resonance, producing a brilliant sound. This combination allows for precise intonation and a vibrant tonal range, making them popular for musicians seeking clarity and depth in their performances.
Pirastro Permanent Cello strings offer:
• A very quick response
• Exceptional tuning stability
• Immediate playability
• Suitable for electric or electrically amplified cellos