Cello Pirastro Olive G String

Pirastro Oliv Cello G String (28½ PM) — Silver-wound depth with singing sustain

Introduction
The Pirastro Oliv G 28½ sets the stage for a resonant lower register. Its silver-wound, gut-core construction yields a deep, warm base colour with brilliant, complex overtones that keep the G from sounding dull or covered.

Detailed characteristics
At 28½ PM (medium), the string offers a broad tonal palette: dark fundamentals with a luminous “aura” that helps lyrical lines carry. The gut’s natural elasticity encourages a ringing sustain; the silver winding adds density and projection so the G supports both soloistic power and refined blending. Oliv’s design philosophy lets you tailor feel and output by stepping ½ PM up or down (≈ 4% tension change).

Playability & feel
Bow contact feels secure—quick response for a gut string—making bariolage and off-the-string strokes confident. In legato, the G blooms with rich tone and smooth transitions into the C, giving the cello a grounded, noble character. As ever with gut, plan a short break-in and a bit more retuning with humidity swings.

Technical specifications

• String: G-string (medium gauge)

• Core: Hand-made sheep gut

• Winding: Silver

• Gauge: 28½ PM (medium)

• Tension (medium): ≈ 13.2 kg

• End type: Knot end

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

• Size: 4/4 only

• Art. No.: 231340

Who is this for?
Players wanting a silver-wound G string with real depth and projection—perfect for soloists needing authority on the lower side and for orchestral section leaders who want solidity without sacrificing blend.

Concluding summary
Choose the Oliv G 28½ to anchor your instrument with warmth, sustain, and power, all in the unmistakable Oliv gut voice.