{"product_id":"pirastro-obligato-viola-a-string-aluminum-wound-steel","title":"Pirastro Obligato Viola A String, Aluminum-Wound Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePirastro Obligato Viola A String\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pirastro Obligato Viola A String features a steel core with aluminum winding for 4\/4 violas. Choose soft, medium, or strong gauge to select your preferred published tension. Every option includes a removable ball end, while separate article numbers identify each gauge for accurate replacement ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this aluminum-wound steel viola string when replacing an existing A or reviewing your instrument's string balance. Soft provides the lowest published tension, medium sits between the alternatives, and strong provides the highest. For a familiar replacement, match the gauge printed on your current packaging. When considering a change, compare the tension figures below with your playing preferences and instrument setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor performers, teachers, and instrument technicians, Pirastro's gauge labels and identification colors provide practical reference points. Weich means soft, Mittel means medium, and Stark means strong. These names describe the three options within this listing. Confirm the 4\/4 designation and your tailpiece or fine tuner's attachment requirements before installation. Retain the selected article number to simplify future orders for your preferred replacement viola A string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree gauge choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare soft, medium, and strong options within one range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides consistent core construction across the gauge selections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum winding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains the same outer winding material in every option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable ball end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows attachment selection according to compatible hardware requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual A replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you retain your preferred D, G, and C strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge Differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, Weich:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowest published tension at 16.5 lb; manufacturer article 321111.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium, Mittel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate published tension at 17.2 lb; manufacturer article 321121.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, Stark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highest published tension at 17.9 lb; manufacturer article 321131.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pirastro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obligato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/4 viola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, medium, and strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Peg-End Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\/rose-colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Peg-End Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Peg-End Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\/olive green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece-End Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rust red\/black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pirastro","offers":[{"title":"Heavy","offer_id":50815757615301,"sku":"PIRA-1BLAF","price":55.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50815757648069,"sku":"PIRA-1BLA","price":55.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light","offer_id":50815757680837,"sku":"PIRA-1BLAD","price":55.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3085\/3829\/files\/1-pirastro-1blaf_d8bccaca-cb85-442a-ad1b-c8b9363e29c7.jpg?v=1793113922","url":"https:\/\/avlgear.com\/products\/pirastro-obligato-viola-a-string-aluminum-wound-steel","provider":"AVLGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}