Pirastro Obligato Fractional Violin Strings - Professional Sound for Developing Players

The Pirastro Obligato series is engineered for virtuoso playing, offering an optimal reaction and an easy response across all dynamic sections. These strings feature a core made from an exclusive synthetic multifilament fiber, co-developed by Pirastro to outperform traditional steel and synthetic materials. Obligato strings provide a warm, full-bodied sound while maintaining a brilliant, rich overtone spectrum and a focused tone that brings professional-grade quality to fractional instruments.

Angkor Music Performance Insight

At Angkor Music, we find the Obligato series to be a "game-changer" for fractional violins. Often, smaller instruments struggle with projection and warmth; the Obligato core provides a previously unknown dynamic range that helps smaller violins sing. These strings are absolutely insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity, making them exceptionally reliable for students moving between home, school, and rehearsal. For the absolute best results, we recommend pairing these strings with Pirastro Obligato/Violino rosin to achieve the perfect balance of grip and tonal clarity.

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Exclusive Core Technology

The core material used in the Obligato line is superior to standard synthetic materials, offering musicians a versatile and expressive palette.

  • Unmatched Sound Range: Capable of bringing out the finest nuances in pianissimo (pp) while maintaining great depth and power in fortissimo (ff).
  • Complex Overtone Spectrum: Provides a rich, sophisticated sound that aids in the development of a student's tonal ear.
  • Outstanding Tuning Stability: Once settled, these strings remain incredibly stable, requiring fewer adjustments during long playing sessions.
  • Environmental Resilience: Performs consistently in any environment, regardless of the degree of humidity or changes in temperature.

Fractional Set Configuration

These sets are meticulously balanced to ensure uniformity and excellent playability for smaller-scale instruments.

  • E-String: High-grade Steel for a clear and reliable high register.
  • A-String: Aluminum wound for a lyrical and smooth transition.
  • D & G Strings: Silver wound to provide the necessary warmth and resonance to the lower register.

Specifications

Instrument Violin
Sizes Available Fractional (1/4, 1/8, etc.)
Core Material Exclusive Synthetic Multifilament
Recommended Rosin Pirastro Obligato/Violino Rosin
Origin Made in Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are these strings better for my child's violin than standard steel?
Standard steel strings can sound harsh and "tinny." Obligato strings provide a much warmer, more professional tone that makes the instrument more enjoyable to play and listen to, which often motivates students to practice more.

Are they easy to tune?
Yes. Thanks to the advanced synthetic core and Pirastro's newest production techniques, these strings offer outstanding tuning stability and are much easier to tune than traditional gut strings.

How do I choose the right size?
Violin strings must match the size of the instrument (e.g., 1/4 size strings for a 1/4 size violin). Using the correct size ensures the tension is optimal for the scale length of the instrument.

SKU 78585
Brand Pirastro
Unit Of Measure ea

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