New Cello Passione G and C

After the successful introduction of our Passione set for violin we present you today the Passione G and C strings for cello.

Over the past years cello steel core strings have more and more replaced gut core strings. The reasons are obvious: tuning stability, quick response and easy handling. However, these advantages are gained at the expense of beauty of sound, sonority and complexity of sound. For the first time, we have succeeded to develop a string that offers a great combination of playability and easy response up to the upper register with the sound beauty of gut core strings.

The lower string tension allows the instrument to open up and the upper register can vibrate easily and freely. In addition, the tuning stability and playing-in-time has been significantly improved in comparison to traditional gut core strings.

The Passione G and C strings have a brilliant and powerful sound with excellent projection. At the same time their tone can be warm, round and complex. The diversity of sounds is ravishing. Passione strings offer a startling flexibility and the diameter is small allowing the string to respond quickly.

Both strings are available in three gauges with a difference of 1/2 PM in diameter. The subtle differences in gauge make it possible to respond to the individual tension requirements of the instruments. Especially top quality instruments are more sensitive to differences in gauge and one gauge does not suit each instrument.

However, as a rule of thumb:

• The thicker the string is, the more powerful is the sound and the higher is the tension.
• A thinner string will produce a brighter sound, however this does not mean that the sound is weaker or looses power.

Gauges in PM (1 PM = 0.05mm) & Article Numbers

STRING
ring rose- colored
medium without ring
ring olive

G chrome steel

27 1/2 (239330)

28 (239340)

28 1/2 (239350)

C tungsten
31 1/2 (239430)

32 (239440)

32 1/2 (239450)

Both strings come with a ball end in order to facilitate the installation.

Pirastro's Passione color code at the tailpiece end: white with havana spiral
Pirastro tone color at the peg end: G - brown; C - violet

 

Double Bass Obligato for 1/2 and 1/4 Instruments

Obligato DB 1/2 Set Art.No. 441050
Obligato DB 1/2 G Art.No. 441150
Obligato DB 1/2 D Art.No. 441250
Obligato DB 1/2 A Art.No. 441350
Obligato DB 1/2 E Art.No. 441450
   
Obligato DB 1/4 Set Art.No. 441060
Obligato DB 1/4 G Art.No. 441160
Obligato DB 1/4 D Art.No. 441260
Obligato DB 1/4 A Art.No. 441360
Obligato DB 1/4 E Art.No. 441460

Based on the construction of the famous Obligato Orchestra and Solo tuning string sets, we have developed the Obligato for 1/2 and 1/4 sized double basses.

The strings offer a powerful and brilliant sound, easy response and an outstanding playability.
Obligato strings have a warm core sound with an excellent dynamic range, so that they are suitable for arco and pizzicato alike.

Easy playability, perfect set harmony and longevity at an attractive price!

Pirastro's Obligato color code at the tailpiece end: red with spiral black
Pirastro tone color at the peg end: G - brown; D - red; A - black; E - green
Pirastro color code ring at peg end for 1/2 size: yellow
Pirastro color code ring at peg end for 1/4 size: light blue