
Pirastro
Pirastro Oliv Violin E String
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Pirastro's Oliv goldplated steel E string complements the full Oliv gut string set or replaces any E string with brilliant sound providing a very bright and responsive high register treble. It is considered by many to be the best E string available. Oliv strings are used by some of the most renowned violinists in the world. The strings are produced with the highest quality with a tonal quality completely unsurpassed by any other string.
Features
- The sheep gut core of the Oliv strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand.
- Musicians such as Ilya Gringolts use Oliv strings as they offer the possibility "to explore the remotest corners of sound".
- The sound is brilliant. Oliv strings offer the typical beautiful sound of gut strings.
- The tone is rich and complex.
Variations
- The Oliv E-goldsteel string is available in light (0.25mm), medium (0.26mm) and strong (0.27mm).
Tailpiece Options
- The E-strings are available with ball or loop-end
Sizes
- Oliv strings are available in 4/4.
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