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40px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opal-titan-cello-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section mh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eOpal Titan · Single Cello String\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOpal Titan cello strings,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003ebuilt for the hall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eA professional cello string in the Opal Titan family, built around a steel rope core for stability and projection. Alloy windings on the A and D, tungsten on the G and C. Buy the single you need to replace, or pick up the full set below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill\" href=\"\/products\/opal-titan-cello-strings-set\"\u003eView the full set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAbout Opal Titan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for stability and projection.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opal Titan series is engineered for cellists who need maximum stability under heavy bow weight and projection that carries through the largest concert halls. The strings use a steel rope core, an unusually strong construction approach that resists pitch drift and returns to centre quickly under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the set, Opal Titan delivers a powerful, resonant sound with immediate articulation. The voice sits on the balanced-to-bright side of the spectrum, making the Titan family a strong choice for instruments that need projection without losing tonal core. Symphonia is the authorised Opal dealer in New Zealand, so every Titan string sold here comes direct from the official supply chain, with manufacturer-backed warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-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 · Steel rope core \/ Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear and focused top\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel rope core wound with alloy. Immediate articulation and a focused upper register that speaks cleanly under the bow without thinning out in high positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eD · Steel rope core \/ Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArticulate middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatched alloy-wound construction with the A. The D carries the same fast response and clarity, giving a seamless transition between the top two strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eG · Steel rope core \/ Tungsten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResonant lower middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel rope core wound with tungsten. Deep, resonant tone with the projection to fill a hall, and enough tension to accept substantial bow weight without choking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eC · Steel rope core \/ Tungsten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHall-filling bottom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTungsten-wound steel rope. The C carries Opal Titan's signature combination of stability and projection, holding focus even in the lowest register and through fortissimo passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePlayed at the highest level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrusted by soloists and principal cellists.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eTchaikovsky Prize Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnastasia Kobekina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational soloist with repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary. Performs on a 1743 Giovanni Battista Guadagnini and is an ambassador for the expressive range of the Opal Titan series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"role\"\u003eHead of Cello, NUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLi Wei Qin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of first prize at the Naumburg Competition (New York) and silver medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition. Plays a 1780 Joseph Guadagnini cello strung with Opal Titan for projection and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"role\"\u003ePrincipal Cellist, MRO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDavid Pia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrize-winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition Moscow and principal cellist with the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz Orchester (Munich). Performs on his Stradivarius cello with Opal strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast articulation, stable tuning, hall-filling projection.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal Titan cello strings are voiced for orchestral, chamber, and solo playing at a professional level. The steel rope core resists pitch drift through long rehearsals and concert sessions, and the strings settle quickly after a short break-in (typically 24 to 72 hours). The lower strings accept substantial bow weight without choking, while the upper strings stay focused in high positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Titan voice favours clarity and projection over an overtly warm character, which makes the set well suited to instruments that already carry their own warmth, and to players who want the headroom to shape dynamics without the string giving way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-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\u003eSteel rope core \/ Alloy wound · Ball end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel rope core \/ Alloy wound · Ball end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel rope core \/ Tungsten wound · Ball end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel rope core \/ Tungsten wound · Ball end\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\u003eManufactured by Opal Strings, supplied through Symphonia as authorised NZ dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"set-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eBetter value as a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll four Opal Titan cello strings, voiced as one.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"save\"\u003eSet $530 · Individuals total $550 · Save $20 plus the matched response of a complete pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/opal-titan-cello-strings-set\"\u003eShop the set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpal Titan cello strings, in short.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is Opal Titan different from Opal Gold for cello?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ranges aim for balance and projection, but Titan leans further into stability and brilliance with a steel rope core throughout the set, while Gold uses a twin X-core construction on G and C for a slightly warmer, more pliable feel. Titan is typically chosen by players who want maximum projection and tuning stability; Gold by players who want warmth without losing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do Opal Titan cello strings last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. As a general guide, a daily-playing professional or advanced student should expect several months of consistent tone from a set. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do new Opal Titan strings take to settle in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session. Avoid sudden temperature changes where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these genuine Opal product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Symphonia is Opal's authorised dealer in New Zealand. Every string and set comes direct from the official supply chain with manufacturer-backed warranty. 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\u003csection class=\"mh-contact\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe can match the string to the instrument.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eIf you are not sure which configuration suits your cello or playing style, email \u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:info@symphoniamusic.co.nz\"\u003einfo@symphoniamusic.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e and the team will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/opal-titan-cello-strings-set\"\u003eView the Opal Titan set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opal Titan","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":48304722968743,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D","offer_id":48304723001511,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"G","offer_id":48304723034279,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C","offer_id":48304723067047,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/Opal_Titan.jpg?v=1775115249","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/opal-titan-cello-strings-1","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}