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Pirastro Obligato Viola String Set - 4/4 size - Medium Gauge

Item # 896SM

$101.52


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Warm and sonorous sound, with a big and powerful volume and easy response. Immediately playable, and resistant to changes in temperature and humidity. 

A: Aluminum wound on a synthetic core
D: Silver wound on a synthetic core
G: Silver wound on a synthetic core
C: Tungsten and silver wound on a synthetic core
PIRASTRO
From Germany, Founded in 1798

It is the quality of our strings and rosin that makes PIRASTRO a well known name standing for reliability and beauty of sound. Many musicians of bowed classical instruments prefer PIRASTRO strings because of the string's ability to modulate and alter the tone. This allows the musician to create an individual sound and to evoke the special sound characteristics of their instrument.

From our beginnings as a small workplace of craftsmen in Offenbach near the Main River, a modern company has evolved, with over 150 employees. Today's production is based on computer-aided machines for precision manufacturing. In former times sheep gut was the sole raw material available, but now state-of-the-art synthetics and various steel and non-steel strands, such as gold, tungsten, silver or titanium are used.

Our research and development technicians work closely together with professional musicians in each stage of the development of our strings. Sophisticated research and development and quality control ensure PIRASTRO strings set an industry standard.

Musicians can choose from the most comprehensive string selection available, which offers gut strings such as Oliv, Eudoxa or Chorda, synthetic strings like Evah Pirazzi, Obligato or Tonica and steel strings such as Permanent, Flexocor or Chromcor. 
The Best String Guarantee
Please inspect your strings immediately upon receipt. Installed strings are not returnable, unless they break within the first 30 days after purchase.

30-Day String Return Policy
Unopened strings may be returned within 30 days, so that we may supply all our customers with the freshest possible strings. Because of tonal qualities of each instrument are unique, we cannot accept string returns for reasons of tone, including false strings.

If you have any questions about this product's warranty or to make a return, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800.793.4334 or email us at sharserv@sharmusic.com
 

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  • Rating:
    20 Stars
    Posted By: Doyle from Chicago, IL
    August 07, 2007

    Great in the practice room, but...

    Obligato viola strings sound velvety, right out of the packaging. They have a warm, round timbre that makes the idea of a few hours of practicing delightful. So why two stars? Because they lack nything resembling projection (not loudness, projection). Looking to hide in the viola section, or be swallowed by your pianist during your recital? Then these are for you. If you want your nuance and subtlety audible, having spent countless hours honing these abilities, look elsewhere. ... (See Full Review)

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