Pirastro 1OBD Oliv Double Bass D String, Chrome-Wound Gut, 3/4, Medium

Pirastro Oliv Double Bass D String

The Pirastro Oliv Double Bass D String features a sheep gut core wrapped with chrome steel for orchestra tuning. Pirastro specifies this Medium-gauge, ball-end string for 3/4 double bass. Designed for arco, or bowed playing, and pizzicato, or plucking, it offers a dark tonal character with substantial presence.

For bassists seeking a gut-core D replacement, Oliv supports both strong bowing and expressive plucked passages. It accommodates a heavier bow arm while retaining a dark sound, and plucked notes carry a growling character. Choose this orchestra-tuning bass string when replacing the same configuration or selecting a chrome-wound gut option for your instrument's D position.

Pirastro manufactures, winds, and polishes the sheep gut core by hand. Manufacturer part number 241200 identifies this specific configuration, helping players match the correct replacement. Rust-red peg-end silk and white/olive-green tailpiece wrapping provide visual identification. The ball-end fitting connects to compatible tailpiece hardware. Confirm instrument fit before ordering, using Pirastro's published 3/4 size designation as the reference.

Key Features

• Sheep Gut Core: Supports tonal variety and a dark sound character.
• Chrome-Steel Winding: Combines metal wrapping with traditional gut construction.
• Bowed Performance: Accommodates a heavier bow arm for powerful arco passages.
• Plucked Character: Produces a dark, growling sound for pizzicato playing.
• Ball-End Attachment: Fits compatible tailpiece hardware designed to retain a ball.
• Handcrafted Core: Pirastro forms, winds, and polishes the gut by hand.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pirastro
• Series: Oliv
• Manufacturer Part Number: 241200
• Product Type: Individual double bass D string
• Manufacturer Size Designation: 3/4
• Tuning: Orchestra
• Gauge: Medium (Mittel)
• Core Material: Sheep gut
• Winding Material: Chrome steel
• Tailpiece End: Ball
• Playing Tension: 56.2 lb
• Peg-End Silk: Rust red
• Tailpiece Wrapping: White/olive green