Pirastro Eudoxa Violin D String, Aluminum-Wound Gut, 4/4 - 17

Pirastro Eudoxa Violin D String

The Pirastro Eudoxa Violin D String features an aluminum-wound sheep gut core and a knot end for 4/4 violins. Four gauges—16 1/4, 16 1/2, 16 3/4, and 17 PM—offer different playing tensions. Choose a lower gauge for less tension or a higher gauge for greater tension.

For players seeking a replacement gut D string, these options allow tension adjustments while preserving the same core and winding materials. Pirastro uses 16 3/4 PM in its medium set, providing a reference when selecting a full-size violin string. Match your existing numeric gauge for a familiar setup, or select another option to change the string's load at playing pitch.

Pirastro makes the Eudoxa family in Germany, forming, winding, and polishing its sheep gut cores by hand. The series suits orchestral work, chamber ensembles, and recording applications where players seek warmth and tonal variety. Each version shares the same size and knotted attachment. Rust-red peg-end silk and white/violet tailpiece wrapping help identify the D position when replacing a string.

Key Features

• Sheep Gut Core: Supports a warm tonal character with expressive variation.
• Aluminum Winding: Maintains consistent construction across all four gauges.
• Selectable Tension: Choose a numeric gauge to match or adjust your existing setup.
• Medium Reference: The 16 3/4 PM option matches the D-string gauge in Pirastro's medium set.
• Knot-End Attachment: Fits a compatible tailpiece connection for knotted strings.
• Full-Size Fit: Designed for 4/4 violin applications.

Gauge Differences and Playing Tension

PM denotes Pirastro's gauge scale. These options increase in 1/4 PM steps, with higher numbers indicating thicker strings. Playing tension describes force at pitch rather than product weight.

• 16 1/4 PM: Lowest tension at 7.5 lb; envelope part number 214321.
• 16 1/2 PM: Below the medium reference at 7.7 lb; envelope part number 214331.
• 16 3/4 PM: Medium reference at 8.2 lb; envelope part number 214341.
• 17 PM: Highest tension at 8.4 lb; envelope part number 214351.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pirastro
• Series: Eudoxa
• Product Type: Individual violin D string
• Instrument Size: 4/4
• Core Material: Sheep gut
• Winding Material: Aluminum
• Tailpiece End: Knot
• Gauge Options: 16 1/4, 16 1/2, 16 3/4, and 17 PM
• Peg-End Silk: Rust red
• Tailpiece Wrapping: White/violet
• Country of Manufacture: Germany