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.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sym-string-description .single-callout,.sym-string-description .voicing-callout,.sym-string-description .set-callout,.sym-string-description .size-callout{display:block}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sym-string-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePirastro Oliv · Complete Cello Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOliv cello set,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003eelegance and depth, hand-wound.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe complete Pirastro Oliv set (Medium) for 4\/4 cello. Hand-crafted gut strings individually gauged for tonal balance. Aluminium-wound A and D, silver-wound G and C. The definitive gut cello string from Pirastro Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill\" href=\"\/products\/pirastro-olive-cello-strings\"\u003eView individual strings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eSet value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"set-price\"\u003eComplete Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"save\"\u003eCurrent Set pricing is shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhy buy as a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree reasons to take the whole pack.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatched gauges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Oliv string is individually gauged. The set ensures the four gauges are balanced exactly as Pirastro intends, for the optimal tonal response across the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter price per string\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Set is priced below the same four strings purchased individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniform settle-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing all four gut strings at once means they all settle together. Mixing fresh gut with older strings of different ages can produce an uneven tonal balance during the break-in period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAbout Pirastro Oliv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe classic sound ideal of warmth, colour, and expressive depth.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePirastro Oliv embodies the classic gut-string sound ideal. Crafted in Germany, each string is meticulously wound by hand and individually gauged for tonal balance and projection. The result is a set that sings with richness and complexity, with shimmering overtones that lend each note a vocal, human quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliv 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. For players who value colour, nuance, and the expressive potential of gut, Oliv remains the definitive reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe four voices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat each string brings.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"strings-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eA · Gut \/ Aluminium · Gauge 22.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLyrical treble\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium-wound gut, ball end. Clear and lyrical, with the warmth and natural resonance of gut. The vocal character of the upper register begins here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eD · Gut \/ Aluminium · Gauge 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant midrange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium-wound gut, knot end. Velvety and elegant, carrying the instrument's voice with warmth and complex natural overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eG · Gut \/ Silver · Gauge 28.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResonant lower-mid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-wound gut, knot end. Rich and resonant, with a focused core and shimmering overtones that characterise the gut aesthetic in the lower register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eC · Gut \/ Silver · Gauge 36.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-wound gut, knot end. Dark and noble, with powerful presence and sustain. The C anchors the instrument with the deep, complex resonance that defines the gut sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpressive sensitivity, exceptional tonal reward.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliv strings reward patient, nuanced playing. The gut core gives a natural elasticity under the left hand that most synthetic-core strings cannot replicate. String crossings feel smooth, and bow contact is sensitive to subtle changes in pressure and speed. The dynamic range is wide and the tonal palette responds to every inflection of the bow arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all gut strings, Oliv requires a settling-in period and will respond to changes in humidity and temperature. The investment in settling time is repaid in expressive depth and complexity that steel and synthetic cores struggle to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGut core, aluminium winding, gauge 22.5, ball end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGut core, aluminium winding, gauge 27, knot end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGut core, silver winding, gauge 28.5, knot end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGut core, silver winding, gauge 36.5, knot end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (all strings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/4 cello\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-crafted by Pirastro, Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJust need one string?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual A, D, G, and C Oliv strings are available separately on the individual product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/pirastro-olive-cello-strings\"\u003eShop individual strings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePirastro Oliv cello set, in short.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes all four strings: A (gauge 22.5, ball end), D (gauge 27, knot end), G (gauge 28.5, knot end), and C (gauge 36.5, knot end) in Medium tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the set cheaper than buying the strings separately?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePirastro prices the set to encourage complete replacements with matched gauges. Replacing all four gut strings together ensures the instrument benefits from a balanced, harmonically matched setup as the strings settle in together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do Oliv strings last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut strings have a shorter lifespan than steel or synthetic. Lifespan depends heavily on playing hours, perspiration, and environment. Replace when the sound loses its shimmer or the pitch becomes false or unstable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do new Oliv strings take to settle in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 48 to 72 hours of regular playing, retuning frequently. The strings will continue to open up over the first week. Avoid dramatic temperature and humidity changes during the settling period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special tailpiece for the Oliv set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A string has a ball end and works with standard fine tuners. The D, G, and C have knot ends, designed for tailpieces with no fine tuners, or fine tuners that accept gut knot ends. Check your tailpiece setup before ordering if you currently use fine tuners on all four strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these genuine Pirastro strings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Symphonia stocks Pirastro Oliv through the official supply chain. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we arrange the replacement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pirastro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228876488871,"sku":"87410","price":525.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/c60486472300a7428e309ade8d681a57_oliv-saitenvca.jpg?v=1761389241","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/cello-pirastro-oliv-strings-set-medium","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}