Updated 6 May 2026
Pirastro
Pirastro Oliv Viola C String Light Gauge
£51.79Fair Price
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Current
£51
Change
+21.4%
Avg
£47
Low
£42
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£51
Volatility
4.8%
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand | Pirastro |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day average | £51.79 |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Variations available Oliv viola D-strings come with a silver-only wound variation this provides extra warmth to the sound that you might prefer on your D-string. This string is available in multiple gauges so you can choose the right tension string. Choose the perfect tension Pirastros gut strings come in multiple amounts of tension for each string. This is different from the metal and synthetic core strings which usually have three tension levels. Gut strings by Pirastro are measured in PM (Pirastro Measurements) 1 PM is equivalent to 0.05mm diameter so a 14 PM string is 0.7mm in diameter. Strings tend to be measured in 1/4 PM increments this results in a 3% change in tension for every 1/4 PM. Oliv viola strings are all measured in PM. The A-string has a range of 13.5 PM to 14 PM the D-string ranges from 16 PM to 16.4 PM (14 to 14.5 with silver wound variant) the G-string has a range of 16.75 PM to 17.25 PM and the C-string ranges from 19.5 PM to 20 PM. With these ranges you can choose the best tension for your playing and your instrument. About Pirastro Pirastro was founded in 1798 as "Giorgio Pirazzi and Sons". It all started with Giorgio Pirazzi who learned the craft of string making across Italy and then moved to Offenbach Germany and began his company. Nearly a century later Pirazzis grandson invited his friend Theodore Strobel to join him as a business partner. They combined the beginnings of their names together to create Pirastro. Today Pirastro is still run by the Pirazzi family and makes high-quality strings that are used by musicians all over the world and at the very highest standards of performance. Whats at Gear4music? Set: Medium Individual strings A 13.75 PM 14 PM D 16.0 PM 16.25 PM 16.5 PM Silver wound 14.0 PM Silver wound 14.25 PM Silver wound 14.5 PM G 16.75 PM 17.0 PM 17.25 PM C 19.5 PM 19.75 PM 20.0 PM Specifications Note: G Size: 4/4 - Vibrating String Length of 37 cm (14.57") Core: Gut Winding/plating: Tungsten-silver Tension: 19.5 PM (0.975 mm) - 5.3kg End type: Knot end