Pirastro Oliv 4/4 Violin Set Medium Gauge With Ball End E
Why you'll like it
- Unsurpassed Tonal Quality — Experience the fullest warmth, brilliance, and complex overtones produced by traditional handcrafted sheep gut cores.
- Responsive High Register — Enjoy a bright, clear, and articulate treble delivery courtesy of the included gold-plated steel ball-end E string.
- Superior Dynamic Range — Explore rich color nuances and deep acoustic projection tailored specifically for advanced and professional violinists.
- Authentic German Craftsmanship — Benefit from meticulous hand-wound and polished string manufacturing standards trusted by renowned musicians worldwide.
Product details
Description
Discover the exceptional craftsmanship of the Pirastro Oliv 4/4 Violin Set, widely celebrated by professional musicians for delivering the finest acoustic quality. Featuring traditional sheep gut cores that are meticulously manufactured, wound, and polished by hand in Germany, this premium string set offers a rich, warm, and brilliant sound profile packed with complex overtones.
The set includes a responsive gold-plated steel medium-gauge ball-end E string, an aluminum-wound gut A string, a gold-aluminum wound D string, and a gold-silver wound G string. Designed specifically for full-size four-by-four violins, these strings provide advanced players with an incredible dynamic range and deep color nuances.
Experience organic acoustic depth and unmatched high register brilliance that synthetic or steel alternatives simply cannot replicate.
How to use
- Install each string carefully onto your 4/4 violin following standard stringing procedures.
- Tune to pitch gradually, allowing time for the traditional sheep gut core strings to stretch and stabilize, noting that gut strings may require more frequent tuning adjustments initially compared to synthetic or steel strings.
Ingredients
Premium sheep gut core, gold-plated steel, aluminum winding, gold-aluminum winding, and gold-silver winding.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Pirastro |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
Ratings & reviews
From our customers
Top reviews first: highest rated, with photos first
- Amit S.5 ★
pehli baar use kiya
first time pirastro try kiya aur pehle thoda doubt me tha ki itne sensitive hote hai ya nahi, par response dekh ke maza aa gaya. delivery time pe mil gayi thi aur packaging bhi safe thi.
- Vaishnavi K.5 ★
khupach chaan sound
navryala gift dili hi set ani tyala violin var lavlyavar jo rich tone ala to khupch mast hota ??. starting la 2-3 week stretch karayla lagla pan ata sound khup resonant ani brilliant vattoy.
- Ananya I.5 ★
amazing quality
i carry my violin everywhere for practice sessions and gigs, so having a reliable spare set in my bag is essential. these sheep gut core strings give such an authentic depth and brilliance that you just cannot get from ordinary synthetic ones. totally worth it.
- Rohit M.5 ★
sach me badhiya hai
maine waise hi try karne ke liye order kiya tha kyuki purane wale kharab ho gaye the, par aawaz sach me next level aayi hai. wo gold-plated steel e string kaafi clear sound karti hai aur overall overtones bhi bohot rich lag rahe hai.
FAQs
What strings are included in the Pirastro Oliv 4/4 Violin Set?
The complete medium gauge set includes a gold-plated steel ball-end E string, an aluminum-wound gut core A string with a ball-end, a gold-aluminum wound gut core D string with a knot-end, and a gold-silver wound gut core G string with a knot-end.
Are Pirastro Oliv strings made of gut or synthetic material?
Pirastro Oliv strings feature a traditional sheep gut core that is manufactured, wound, and polished entirely by hand to deliver a classic organic feel and unmatched tonal warmth.
What kind of E string comes with this set?
This particular set comes with a medium-gauge, gold-plated steel E string featuring a convenient ball-end design for secure attachment.
Is this authentic Pirastro violin set imported directly from the USA?
Yes, this is an authentic imported product. Dropy sources all items directly from the USA to ensure genuine quality for Indian musicians.
Do gut strings require special tuning care?
Yes, traditional sheep gut core strings like the Pirastro Oliv series are sensitive to humidity and temperature changes, meaning they typically require more frequent tuning adjustments than synthetic or steel strings during the breaking-in period.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.