Pirastro Obligato Double Bass Strings, a well known string here at Upton Bass that we have been offering and recommending for years to our clientele, thousands and thousands of sets sold and installed. Great for many styles, the obligato really can do it all; classical, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Slap, Rockabilly and more. The obligato is a great performer and reasonably priced and a perfect string for the multi-style upright bass player. We're not saying the obligato is the end all for every style listed above but a reasonably priced
do-it-all string that's been well loved and reviewed for years. If your looking for a bass string that exceeds in a specific playing style give us a call and we will happily guide you in the right direction.
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Pirastro Obligato Double Bass Strings are a proven all around double bass string that bows well and has a great pizzicato response.
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Gary's Thoughts:
"A great all around string, very safe and down the middle, a good beginners string with a bit darker sound. Flexible and dark but not remotely close to gut. In comparison to an all steel string one could argue the Obligato has a "gut like" sound but in reality this is a steel string with a nylon core NOT a substitute for a real gut sound although it may achieve that for some players. This string can growl for jazz, thump for bluegrass, and then be bowed with ease...a very nice attribute."
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Manufacturer Description:
• brilliant sound
• big tone, powerful volume
• easiest response
• perfect set harmony
• suitable for arco and pizzicato
• resistant to changes in temperature
and humidity
Styles applicable for:
Classical, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Rock, Folk, Rockabilly, Country
Upton Bass is a double bass specialty company located in Mystic, Connecticut. As bass players we are ready to offer advice and answer any questions you have regarding your double bass, strings for your double bass, or related topics. Please contact us here or call our shop at (860) 535-9399. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. EST
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David Teague on 02/11/2012
I play a Pollmann, made in 1966. I have had the instrument revoiced and the bass bar replaced. I tune in fifths, CGDA, same tuning as Red Mitchell used, and that Joel Quarrington, Paul Unger, and Dennis Masuzzo use.
I use Obligato strings for Fifths tuning. The A and D are wonderful. The "old style" G had an all synthetic core. It was listless. It was superseded by a G that is at least part steel. I replaced it, and it produces sound with the same quality and volume as the all synthetic A and D. The C is all synthetic, and it really isn't what it should be. I can get a big sound, but it is disproportionately more work to get this level of sound than the upper strings require.
Pirastro makes an "reformulated" low C that I'm going to try next. Given that the G has steel in it, I will be surprised if the reformulated low C doesn't have steel in it too. I'll contact Pirastro to ask about this, and post again once this question is resolved.
kip martin on 09/01/2008
been using these for years. this is the ONLY string that will give you the growl you need for modern playing while not sacrificing bottom end or gut-like pop. they have even toe, which ive just never found with gut strings. btw, i find i can get a year out of them if i detune them a bit after a stretch of gigs.
Jozsef Horvath on 09/11/2007
These strings sound fantastic! They have nice warm sound. For pizz has a great attack and eouogh sustain ( the unlimited sustain could not be natural on upright bass, in my opinion), the sound is natural as possible even if you amplify by pickup. With bow you can get a sweet, slightly dark sound. My 5 years old masterbuilt bass sounds like a 100 years old one with it. I think it's recomended for everyone who's looking for natural sound!
Ryan McMasters on 03/13/2006
As per the directions, they stretch quite a bit for the first few minutes, but they're very stable after only a few hours of play. Excellent projection and sound on my 7/8 Panormo style plywood. The pizz sound is much less harsh than a Helicore Pizz or even the Spirocores. They're a dream for bowing as well: quick response, even tone across the entire range of the bass, much darker than my previous strings have been. I've recently been in search of an excellent pizz/arco hybird, and for the money, you can't beat the Obligatos. I look forward to many more great sets in the years to come.
michael rassilyer on 01/04/2006
So far, I'm very satisfied with these strings. We'll see how long they last, but they're settling in nicely now. Very comfortable to play, and a good sound for my Hawkes.
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