{"product_id":"pirastro-passione-violin-g-string","title":"Pirastro Passione Violin G String","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePirastro Passione Violin G String – Gut Core, Silver Wound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pirastro Passione Violin G String delivers the warmth, depth and tonal complexity associated with traditional gut strings while offering greater tuning stability and a considerably 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 resulting sound is full, rounded and warm, with rich overtones, excellent clarity and powerful projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Passione G responds easily throughout the dynamic range and offers exceptional tonal flexibility. It can produce a large, commanding sound while retaining the ability to play with warmth, softness and nuance.\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\u003eDeep, warm and rounded 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 clarity and projection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful tone with broad tonal flexibility\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\u003eThe Passione G string is offered in five gauges so violinists can select the tension, resistance and tonal character that best suits their instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thicker gauge generally provides greater tension, increased resistance and a fuller, more powerful sound. A thinner gauge typically offers a brighter character and a lighter response without necessarily sacrificing projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e16½ gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e is the medium G string included 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\u003e16 Gauge — 4.4 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219421\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16¼ Gauge — 4.5 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219431\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16½ Gauge — 4.6 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219441\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16¾ Gauge — 4.7 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219451\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17 Gauge — 4.8 kg tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePirastro item number: \u003cstrong\u003e219461\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\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colored silk winding at the peg end of the Passione G string is intentionally longer than the winding used on the A and D strings. This construction helps protect the G string from breaking inside the pegbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first few days of use, the gut core will gradually stretch. As the string settles, the silk winding should move away from the nut and into its intended position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirastro","offers":[{"title":"16","offer_id":48462182416625,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16.25","offer_id":48462182449393,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16.50","offer_id":48462182482161,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16.75","offer_id":48462182514929,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17","offer_id":48462182547697,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"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-g-string","provider":"Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}