Cello Pirastro Olive Strings Set (Medium)

Pirastro Oliv Cello String Set — The timeless gut voice of elegance and depth

Description
The Pirastro Oliv cello string set embodies the classic sound ideal of warmth, colour, and expressive depth that only hand-made gut strings can deliver. Crafted in Germany, each string is meticulously wound by hand and individually gauged for tonal balance, projection, and response. The result is a set that sings with richness and complexity — a sound both noble and intimate, connecting modern cellists to the timeless voice of the instrument’s tradition.

The Oliv set combines aluminium-wound A and D strings for clarity and lyricism, with silver-wound G and C strings that anchor the lower register in resonant depth. Together they create a beautifully cohesive sound world — responsive under the bow, pliant under the fingers, and full of shimmering overtones that lend each note a vocal, human quality.

Features

• Hand-made sheep gut core for unmatched warmth and harmonic complexity

• Aluminium-wound A & D strings for brilliance and lyrical focus

• Silver-wound G & C strings for depth, resonance, and projection

• Medium gauges carefully balanced for colour and response across the full range

• Expressive under the bow, with quick articulation and wide dynamic range

• Ideal for solo, chamber, and orchestral performance

Who it’s for
The Oliv set is designed for advanced and professional cellists who value colour, nuance, and the expressive potential of gut strings. Perfect for players seeking a singing upper register, a warm, vocal middle, and a resonant, noble foundation — this is the choice for musicians who want their cello to speak with character and soul.

Set composition

• A: Aluminium-wound gut, 22½ PM (medium), ball end

• D: Aluminium-wound gut, 27 PM (medium), knot end

• G: Silver-wound gut, 28½ PM (medium), knot end

• C: Silver-wound gut, 36½ PM (medium), knot end

Overall character
Rich, sonorous, and lyrical — the Pirastro Oliv set offers a full spectrum of expressive possibilities, from intimate cantabile lines to commanding projection. It is the definitive choice for cellists who wish to rediscover the natural warmth and singing beauty of traditional gut strings, refined for the modern stage.