Pirastro: German Tradition Since 1798

Pirastro’s legacy began in 1798 in Offenbach am Main, Germany, where Giorgio Pirazzi, an Italian string maker, laid the foundation of what would become one of the world’s most respected string manufacturers. From crafting traditional sheep gut strings to pioneering today’s advanced synthetic core technology, Pirastro has always kept musicians at the heart of its innovations.

Run by the same family for generations, Pirastro remains a family-owned company committed to craftsmanship and quality. Every string—whether it’s the bright Evah Pirazzi, the mellow Obligato, or the historic Eudoxa gut strings—is meticulously engineered to meet the highest artistic demands. The company's own rosin formulas are also tailor-made to complement each string line, offering a complete tonal system trusted by soloists, symphony players, and teachers alike.

    
    Tonica New Formula for a trusted favorite string
Nylon core strings
Lively and round sound
Easy tone attack
Very easy response

    Features:
    Tonica strings have a core made from nylon.
    They produce a lively well-rounded sound, perfectly balanced across all four strings.
    Responding instantly to any bowing style, they reward both player and listener with an open and direct sound.
    With substantially reduced background 'hiss', players can sustain a more even tone helping to achieve smoother string crossings.
    Whilst giving positive feed back to your left hand, Tonica strings remain very easy to play right up into the highest positions.
    Projection and brilliance have been upgraded.
    However, this excess does not mean that the Tonica has lost its warmth.
    Playing pianissimo has considerably improved.
    All bow strokes are possible resulting in smooth crossings from one note to another.
    Easy right hand articulation and tone attack.
    Due to their medium string tension Tonica strings are suitable for all instruments.
    Insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity.

E-Steel Ball End x 4
A -Sythentic Core Aluminum Woundx4
D-Sythentic Core Silver Woundx4
G-Sythentic Core Silver Wound x4


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