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Pirastro — Official Dealer in Ukraine, SoundsGood
Pirastro (Offenbach, Germany; founded 1798 by Giorgio Pirazzi) is the world's oldest string manufacturer for bowed instruments, with over 225 years of unbroken craftsmanship. The only manufacturer working with all three core types: sheep gut, synthetic and steel. First-ever brand endorser — Niccolò Paganini. Today Pirastro is the choice of Augustin Hadelich, Isabelle Faust, Vadim Repin, Leila Josefowicz and thousands of orchestral musicians worldwide.
SoundsGood — official Pirastro dealer in Ukraine! Full range of strings, rosin and accessories with delivery nationwide.
Official Dealer
Pirastro in Ukraine
Pirastro in Ukraine
Free shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment payments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Handmade in Germany
Since 1798
Since 1798
🇩🇪 About Pirastro: 225+ Years of String Craftsmanship
In 1798, Giorgio Pirazzi founded "Giorgio Pirazzi & Sons" in Offenbach, Germany. A hundred years later, his grandson partnered with Theodor Strobel, transforming a small family business into the legendary Pirastro brand.
🏆 Pioneers
Pirastro was the first company to standardise string gauges and the first to use exclusively sheep gut. First-ever endorser — Niccolò Paganini.
🎵 Three Core Types
The only manufacturer worldwide producing all three: sheep gut (Oliv, Eudoxa, Passione, Chorda), synthetic (Evah Pirazzi, Obligato, Tonica, Perpetual), steel (Chromcor, Piranito, Permanent, Flexocor). Handmade in Germany.
🌟 Artists
Augustin Hadelich (Evah Pirazzi), Vadim Repin (Evah Pirazzi Gold), Isabelle Faust (Perpetual Cadenza), Leila Josefowicz (Evah Pirazzi Gold), Sascha Maisky (Perpetual Cadenza).
🎻 Pirastro Violin Strings
🟢 Evah Pirazzi
Powerful, brilliant, soloistic. Introduced in 2000 — changed the entire market. Choice of Augustin Hadelich.
🟡 Evah Pirazzi Gold
Bridges EP's brightness and Obligato's warmth. Multi-fibre synthetic core. Choice of Vadim Repin and Leila Josefowicz.
🔵 Perpetual / Cadenza
Perpetual: powerful projection with warmth. Cadenza: gut-like feel at low tension with synthetic projection. PEEK core. Choice of Isabelle Faust.
🟠 Obligato / Tonica / Violino
Obligato: warm, round, gut-like. Tonica: the top student choice — warm, clear, affordable. Violino: soft, melodic for chamber music.
🎻 Pirastro Viola Strings
🌟 Synthetic
Evah Pirazzi / Gold, Perpetual, Obligato, Tonica — same series optimised for the viola's depth and volume.
🎵 Gut & Steel
Passione, Oliv, Eudoxa — for authentic gut tone. Chromcor / Piranito — stable steel for students.
🎻 Pirastro Cello Strings
🌟 Top Series
Evah Pirazzi / Gold / Soloist, Perpetual / Soloist, Passione (Steel), Obligato — soloistic to chamber.
🎵 Orchestra & Education
Flexocor Deluxe, Permanent, Chromcor, Piranito, Student Cello Set — stable, durable for orchestra and students.
🎻 Pirastro Double Bass Strings
🎵 Orchestra & Jazz
Evah Pirazzi, Obligato, Passione, Permanent, Flexocor, Original Flat-Chrome. Classical orchestra to jazz pizzicato.
🎸 Evah Pirazzi Slap
For rockabilly and slap technique. Synthetic and gut cores. A unique market offering.
🐑 Pirastro Gut Strings
🏆 Oliv
Premium gut. Hand-wound over sheep-gut core. The warmest, most complex tone. For soloists and chamber musicians.
🎵 Eudoxa / Passione
Eudoxa: classic gut since the 1920s. Passione: modern gut hybrid with improved stability.
🎶 Chorda / Gold
Chorda: plain gut for baroque. Gold: gut for cello.
🧵 Pirastro Synthetic Strings
⚡ Evah Pirazzi / Gold / Neo
EP: power (since 2000). Gold: warmth + projection. Neo: the newest modification with added nuance.
🎵 Perpetual / Cadenza
PEEK core. Perpetual: powerful projection. Cadenza: gut feel with synthetic projection.
🟠 Obligato / Tonica / Violino / Wondertone Solo
Gut-like tone, stability, affordability — from chamber to educational music.
🔩 Pirastro Steel Strings
🎵 Professional
Permanent, Flexocor, Passione (Steel) — stable orchestral with deep tone.
🧒 Student
Chromcor: bright, durable. Piranito: budget for beginners.
🟤 Pirastro Rosin
🎻 Violin & Viola
Evah Pirazzi Gold, Oliv/EP, Eudoxa, Obligato/Violino, Tonica, Schwarz, Goldflex — formula matched to each string series.
🎻 Cello & Double Bass
Cellisto, Bass mittel, Piranito — optimised for larger instruments.
🎻 KorfkerRest & Accessories
🌟 KorfkerRest
Premium shoulder rest by violinist Berent Korfker. Ultra-light, minimal resonance impact. LUNA — newest variant. KorfkerSpring — chinrest system.
🔧 Accessories
Finetuners, Fret-/Tailgut, care products, customised strings, Red Dragon (erhu), 5-string violin and electric instrument strings, nickel-free options.
📊 Pirastro Violin String Comparison
| Series | Core | Tone | Projection | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evah Pirazzi | Synthetic | Brilliant, powerful | Maximum | Soloists |
| Evah Pirazzi Gold | Synthetic multi-fibre | Warm, deep | High | Soloists, chamber |
| Perpetual Cadenza | PEEK | Gut-like | High | Soloists, orchestra |
| Obligato | Synthetic | Warm, round | Medium | Chamber, orchestra |
| Tonica | Synthetic | Warm, clear | Medium | Students |
| Passione | Gut | Complex, gut | Medium | Gut enthusiasts |
| Oliv | Gut | Warmest | Low–medium | Premium gut |
| Chromcor | Steel | Bright, stable | High | Students, ensemble |
| Piranito | Steel | Clear, basic | Medium | Beginners |
🎯 How to Choose Pirastro Strings
🎻 Soloist, maximum projection
Evah Pirazzi or Perpetual Cadenza — power with gut-like feel.
🎵 Warm, nuanced tone
Evah Pirazzi Gold, Obligato or Passione.
🏛️ Orchestral playing
Perpetual, Permanent, Flexocor.
🧒 Student
Tonica — best value. Chromcor, Piranito — budget options.
🎶 Baroque / historical
Chorda — plain gut. Eudoxa — classic gut for Romantic repertoire.
🎻 Chamber music
Obligato, Violino or Evah Pirazzi Gold.
🎸 Double bass jazz / rockabilly
Evah Pirazzi Slap, Original Flat-Chrome, Obligato.
🔧 Customisation
Individual selection, 5-string violins, ZMT, electric instruments, nickel-free.
❓ FAQ
Evah Pirazzi vs Gold?
EP — powerful, brilliant. Gold — warmer, deeper, gut-like nuances. Gold bridges EP and Obligato.
Which for beginners?
Piranito, Tonica, Chromcor — budget to optimal for students.
What are gut strings?
Sheep-gut core. Oliv, Eudoxa, Passione, Chorda. Pirastro is the only maker of all three core types.
Perpetual Cadenza?
PEEK core, gut feel, synthetic projection. Chosen by Isabelle Faust.
KorfkerRest?
Premium shoulder rest. Ultra-light, minimal resonance impact. LUNA — newest variant.
Does Pirastro make rosin?
Yes — formula per string series: EP Gold, Oliv, Eudoxa, Obligato, Tonica, Schwarz, Goldflex, Cellisto.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Official Dealer
Pirastro in Ukraine
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Orders over ₴4,000
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Kyiv Showroom
Olzhycha 15
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15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed