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> Pirastro Obligato violin strings, Goldplated or steel?
Violin Hero
post Feb 27 2011, 07:00 PM
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I need to replace my strings. I currently have obligatos and I see no reason to change.

Just have a couple of questions.

what is the difference between goldplated and steel E strings?

I am buying the strings online and they come loose or packeted. Loose is cheaper but will they be marked in any way so I know which is which?
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post Feb 27 2011, 07:03 PM
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Gold plated should sound warmer, a little more mellow.

I always buy loose strings (from the Stringzone) - they do come with a label on the little plastic bag telling you which colour is which string.
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post Feb 27 2011, 10:02 PM
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like jessy said, loose ones come with a label telling you which one is which (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I only ever used the gold E from obligato so can't tell you about the other I'm afraid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 27 2011, 10:16 PM
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...and the gold ones look prettier too!
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post Feb 28 2011, 03:29 PM
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I've fairly recently swapped to a gold - Oliv gold - and I do prefer the sound, and the feel under my fingers, maybe a little less like cheese wire?!
It will specify on the packet.
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post Mar 1 2011, 03:32 PM
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Strings have been ordered. Loose with goldplated ball end E string.
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post Mar 1 2011, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Mar 1 2011, 03:32 PM) *

Strings have been ordered. Loose with goldplated ball end E string.

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post Mar 1 2011, 03:53 PM
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Which online site sells loose strings please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I've only ever had them come in packets.
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post Mar 1 2011, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE(lottie @ Mar 1 2011, 03:53 PM) *

Which online site sells loose strings please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I've only ever had them come in packets.


The String Zone.
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post Mar 1 2011, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(Violin Hero @ Mar 1 2011, 04:08 PM) *

QUOTE(lottie @ Mar 1 2011, 03:53 PM) *

Which online site sells loose strings please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I've only ever had them come in packets.


The String Zone.

also here:
http://www.violinstringshop.com/pirastro-o...cial-offer.html
I have bought mine from them and have been VERY pleased with their very fast delivery and service

ps the link I provided is for the 'violin set' but you can buy strings one by one and for viola too of course... (or cello)
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