Pirastro Oliv-Stiff Violin String, D
By Pirastro
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Medium tension (16.75PM)
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£47.84 | |
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Low tension (16.5PM)
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£47.84 | |
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High tension (17PM)
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Extra High Tension (17.25PM)
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£47.84 |
Description
Stiff (Rigid). Finely wound and polished, handmade gut strings alternative to Oliv D- and G-strings. These strings produce darker and more powerful sound than standard Oliv. Gold-aluminium on gut. Knot end for use in wooden tailpiece 3 tensions Made in Germany
These strings will be loosely coiled in an oversized sleeve or bag for dispatch, for straight string options please see our separate section of 'Straight Pirastro Strings'
Please note. These strings do NOT have ball ends and are not designed for use with fine tuners on the tailpiece. These can damage the knot of the string and lead to breaking. Tuning should be confined to the pegs only. Please ensure this product meets your requirements prior to purchase.
Specifications
- Gold-Aluminium on pure gut.
- Knot end for wooden tailpiece.
- 1 PM=0.05mm, e.g. 14PM=0.7mm diameter
- 3% change in tension per gauge.
- Made in Germany
Customer reviews:
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Professional
Keen Amateur
Amazing difference from a simple upgrade
Pros: The sound coming from my D-string has been transformed by switching from a standard Oliv-D to a Stiff Oliv-D. The meatiness and the responsiveness of the sound is incredible, without any loss of the quality or nuance you expect from an Oliv.
Cons: There is nothing I don't like. I'll go so far to say that it may well lead me to indefinitely postpone buying a new violin, so immense is the positive change, and this will save me thousands of £s and a great deal of playing in.
Other: I've been playing on Olivs for 20 years and didn't expect a huge difference, but it is remarkable. If you're playing on a violin you love and cherish, but that is underpowered on the bottom strings, give these a go. Switching to the Stiff D and G on my violin is the most positive change I have made over the last few years that didn't involve a lot of practice.
Keen Amateur
Expensive but excellent.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: The range and depth of tone is the best I have ever had from a string. It is both powerful and responsive. Definitely better than the non-rigid Oliv label strings I have had.
Cons: It is even more expensive than the normal Oliv strings, and I expect that like them, it will only last a year before the tone begins to fade. So it's a pricey habit to get into.
