Pirastro Obligato Cello C String — Noble Depth with Effortless Control (Medium)

The Obligato C string completes the set with majestic low-end authority. Its synthetic core and high-density silver-based winding produce a dark, noble timbre that resonates through the body of the instrument, supporting orchestral tuttis and intimate chamber bass lines with equal finesse.

Detailed Characteristics
Expect a weighty fundamental framed by complex overtones and a controlled upper spectrum that keeps the note alive and intelligible at distance. Crescendos build smoothly without harshness, and long, low lines sustain with ease, giving you colouristic control at every dynamic.

Playability & Feel
Despite its depth, the C offers clean, confident onsets and a predictable response at moderate bow pressures. Left-hand feel is comfortable and pliant, helping you maintain relaxed technique in extended low passages. After settling, tuning remains stable and consistent day to day.

Technical Specifications (Medium only):

• String: C-String (Cello)

• Core: Synthetic multifilament

• Winding: Silver-based, high-density design

• Tension: Medium

• End Type: Ball end

• Instrument Size: 4/4 cello

Who Is This For?
Cellists who want a dark, powerful C that remains controllable and studio-friendly, bringing warmth without glareto both section work and solo passages.

Why Choose the Obligato C?
Because it provides the sonic bedrock—deep, resonant, and beautifully controllable—that makes the whole instrument more musical.