Pirastro Double Bass Strings
Pirastro has been making strings for over 300 years. They produce the widest range of string types, ensuring that the unique needs of every instrument, and every player, are met. Pirastro has never stopped innovating, and recently has taken another step forward with a new concept in steel core string design which has made a remarkable debut in many of their latest products. Feel free to contact us for advice on choosing the right strings for you.
Pirastro Perpetual
Perpetual are a new concept in string design from Pirastro. Intended for mostly pizz playing, but bows pretty well. These have become a top seller in a short time.
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
Evah Pirazzi have become a top choice for every bassist. Medium gauge for Orchestra players. Weich gauge for a mix of solo pizz and arco playing. Slap variant is for pizz only playing styles.
Pirastro Obligato
Obligato is the hybrid workhorse of the Pirastro Bass string line. Bows well, and has a great solo pizz response. Obligato has receive consistent updates over the years.
Pirastro Passione
New Steel Core strings from Pirastro. These are competitively priced strings intended for orchestral use. Stark gauge is best for Orchestra bassists, and the Medium gauge for a mix of bow and pizz playing.
Pirastro Flexocor DeLuxe
New Orchestral Bass string from Pirastro offers timeless Flexocore tone and response, at a moderate price. Power, response, and complexity of tone all in one affordable string.
Pirastro Flat Chrom Original
Original Flat Chrome are the premier orchestral bass string from Pirastro. Long life with balance of warmth and brightness. A leading choice for professional section players for decades.
Pirastro Eudoxa
Pirastro Eudoxa strings have a gut core, which provides a very warm and complex tone. Brighter sound than Olive. Great for Pizzicato playing.
Pirastro Olive
Olive are the premier Gut core strings from Pirastro. Solo pizz players love the warm tone and easy feel, but they make a great orchestral string too.
Pirastro Chorda
Chorda are intended as a historically authentic gut string. However, they are often used by jazz players. Plain Gut G and D, with Silver Plated Wound A and E.
Pirastro Flexocore
The formula introduced in 1992 as, "Flexocore 92". Rope Core strings for Orchestral Bass.
Pirastro Pizzicato
Gut core strings intended for pizzicato only playing styles. They offer the classic gut tone and feel.