The Pirastro Obligato 1/2 Double Bass E String offers a classic sound with modern playability. The synthetic core produces a similar warm complex sound to real gut. This model is wound with chrome steel for improved tuning stability and tension. The strings medium gauge maintains an expressive response whilst retaining low end depth. This model has a ball end and is designed for 1/2 size double basses.The Obligato series of strings are ideal for players who want a gut sound without the drawbacks. The high quality synthetic gut is a multistrand core that has a bright response and soft feel. The synthetic material is completely resilient to temperature and humidity changes making it ideal for players who frequently play live. This also increases the strings tuning stability and are quicker to achieve optimum playability. Despite not being made from gut the strings have an excellent response and the playability is consistently even through the bass entire register. The Obligato strings have been designed to support each others frequencies for a sound full of complexity and balance. All Obligato strings have a ball tailpiece end.
