{"product_id":"pirastro-passione-violin-d-string","title":"Pirastro Passione Violin D String","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePirastro Passione Violin D String – Gut Core, Silver Wound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pirastro Passione Violin D String combines the warmth and tonal complexity of a traditional gut string with greater tuning stability and a significantly shorter playing-in period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sheep-gut core is manufactured, wound and polished by hand, then finished with a silver winding. The Passione D produces a full, rounded and warm core sound enriched by brilliant overtones, excellent clarity and strong projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its easy response and broad dynamic range, this string can produce a large, powerful tone as readily as a gentle and intimate sound. Five available gauges allow violinists to select the tension, resistance and tonal character that best complements their instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade sheep-gut core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver winding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull, warm and rounded core sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and complex overtone spectrum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent brilliance, clarity and projection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful sound with a broad range of tonal colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy response throughout the dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater tuning stability than traditional gut-core strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly reduced playing-in time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for 4\/4 violin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Gauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thicker Passione D string generally provides greater tension, increased resistance and a fuller, more powerful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thinner gauge typically offers a brighter tonal character and a lighter response without necessarily sacrificing strength or projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e13½ gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e is the medium D string supplied in the standard Pirastro Passione violin set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 Gauge — 4.5 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219321\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13¼ Gauge — 4.7 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13½ Gauge — 4.9 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219341\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13¾ Gauge — 5.1 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219351\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 Gauge — 5.3 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219361\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select the desired gauge before adding the string to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirastro","offers":[{"title":"13","offer_id":48462158921969,"sku":null,"price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.25","offer_id":48462158954737,"sku":null,"price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5","offer_id":48462158987505,"sku":null,"price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.75","offer_id":48462159020273,"sku":null,"price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":48462159053041,"sku":null,"price":47.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/0137\/3425\/files\/pirastro-passione-violin-strings-full-set-44-6560559.png?v=1780058168","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierfinestrings.com\/products\/pirastro-passione-violin-d-string","provider":"Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}