{"product_id":"pirastro-passione-viola-d-string-silver-wound-gut","title":"Pirastro Passione Viola D String, Silver-Wound Gut","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePirastro Passione Viola D String\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pirastro Passione Viola D String combines a sheep gut core with silver winding for 4\/4 violas. Two gauges, 14 and 14 1\/4, provide different thicknesses and published tensions. Both options use a ball-end attachment, so players can compare gauges while retaining the same construction and fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this silver-wound gut viola string when replacing a worn D or reviewing your instrument's string balance. Gauge 14 is the D included in Pirastro's medium Passione set, providing a practical reference for comparison. Select 14 1\/4 for the thicker, higher-tension option. When ordering a familiar replacement, check the gauge on your existing packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePirastro prepares, winds, and polishes the gut core by hand. Distinct article numbers and peg-end identification colors help performers, teachers, and instrument technicians specify the intended replacement viola D string. Use the gauge guide below to compare options, and keep the chosen article number for future orders. Confirm your instrument's sizing and ball-fitting compatibility before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo gauge choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the medium-set reference with a thicker, higher-tension option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver winding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines a metal outer winding with a natural gut core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandworked construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incorporates manual core preparation, winding, and polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent ball fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the attachment type identical across gauges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual D replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you retain your preferred A, 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\u003e14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-set reference; published tension of 13.2 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 1\/4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thicker option; published tension of 13.7 lb.\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 Passione\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheep gut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge Increments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 PM, the manufacturer's gut-string gauge scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge 14 Article Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 229241 envelope; 229242 straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge 14 1\/4 Article Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 229251 envelope; 229252 straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeg-End Color, Gauge 14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose-colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeg-End Colors, Gauge 14 1\/4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose-colored\/olive green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece-End Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\/brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pirastro","offers":[{"title":"14.25","offer_id":50815761121477,"sku":"PIRA-1PALD1414","price":72.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":50815761154245,"sku":"PIRA-1PALD14","price":72.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3085\/3829\/files\/1-pirastro-1pald1414_b7e0288a-ad13-4887-991e-8fb657751a8b.jpg?v=1793113959","url":"https:\/\/avlgear.com\/products\/pirastro-passione-viola-d-string-silver-wound-gut","provider":"AVLGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}