Cello Pirastro Olive C String

Pirastro Oliv Cello C String (36½ PM) — Noble bass, effortless resonance

Introduction
The Pirastro Oliv C 36½ is the set’s foundation: a silver-wound gut core that gives the cello a deep, resonant floor with noble breadth and big tone. It’s the sound you reach for when you want the classic, old-world cello bass—present, warm, and speaking easily.

Detailed characteristics
In the medium 36½ PM gauge, the C offers a commanding fundamental enhanced by the silver winding’s projection and clarity. The result is a bass that supports the whole instrument, from organ-like pedals to agile passagework, without the harsh edge of some high-tension steel options. Adjust by ½ PM to fine-tune feel and resonance to your cello.

Playability & feel
The easy response invites both articulate detaché and weighty sostenuto. Left-hand feel remains soft under the fingers; shifts sit comfortably, and the string settles into sympathetic resonance with the G for a seamless lower pair. As with any gut, allow for a brief settling period and keep an eye on ambient humidity.

Technical specifications

• String: C-string (medium gauge)

• Core: Hand-made sheep gut

• Winding: Silver

• Gauge: 36½ PM (medium)

• Tension (medium): ≈ 12.6 kg

• End type: Knot end

• Silk colours: Peg end violet; tailpiece end white with olive-green spiral

• Size: 4/4 only

• Art. No.: 231440

Who is this for?
Cellists seeking a powerful, warm C string that projects a rich low register for solo repertoire, concerto tuttis, and sonorous orchestral lines.

Concluding summary
The Oliv C 36½ delivers the noble bass that defines premium gut core cello strings—resonant, colourful, and inspiring under the bow.