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PirastroPerpetual Series Violin String Set 4/4 Size, Medium Platinum E, 26 Gauge, Ball End

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Pirastro Perpetual Series Violin String Set 4/4 Size, Medium Platinum E, 26 Gauge, Ball End
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A medium-gauge 4/4 violin set designed for tonal fullness, radiance, tuning stability, volume, carrying power, and focused projection.

Pirastro Perpetual Series Violin String Set 4/4 Size, Medium Platinum E, 26 Gauge, Ball End product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • 4/4 violin players seeking a medium-gauge set
  • Players who want focused projection and a broad dynamic range
  • Players seeking smooth legato, shifting, string crossings, double stops, and chords

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Viola players
  • Players needing strings for an instrument size other than 4/4 violin
  • Players seeking a gauge other than medium

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Pirastro Perpetual Series Violin String Set 4/4 Size, Medium Platinum E, 26 Gauge, Ball End construction detail

Detail 01

Medium set tension

All four listed strings are specified as medium gauge.

Detail 02

Platinum-plated E string

The E string uses a chrome steel core, is 26 gauge, and has a removable ball end.

Detail 03

Synthetic-core A, D, and G strings

The A string is aluminum-wound; the D and G strings are silver-wound.

Detail 04

Focused projection

The set is described as designed for volume, carrying power, and precisely focused projection.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This listing is for a 4/4 violin set, despite viola strings being mentioned in part of the description.
  2. 02The E string is 26 gauge with a chrome steel core and platinum plating.
  3. 03The A, D, and G strings have synthetic cores; their winding materials differ.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this set for violin or viola?

It is listed as a 4/4 violin string set. The description also mentions viola strings, but the title and individual specifications identify violin strings.

02What is distinctive about the E string?

It is a medium 26-gauge chrome-steel-core string, platinum-plated, with a removable ball end.

03What are the A, D, and G strings made with?

They have synthetic cores. The A is aluminum-wound, while the D and G are silver-wound.

04What playing characteristics are described?

The strings are described as responsive to bow-speed and pressure nuances, with smoothness for legato, shifting, crossings, double stops, and chords.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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