I recently bought an entire set of strings for an upcoming solo performance with orchestra. The Il Cannone C string was everything described about it. The sound is rich and deep. The G string I bought was the more direct powerful sound with a little less depth. Even though an acquired sound, I have really grown to love it-such a powerful sound and perfect for soloing with orchestra. I am really considering changing my C string to this model. For those unsure about the the Il Cannone strings, set your mind at ease. They are really great strings.

These are great viola strings. This was my first time trying these and sound wise they are warm and lively. They are also soft on the fingers as well. I will be buying another set soon as I recently got some adjustments done to my viola so I will see how they do with the new set up. I would recommend these for a good budget viola set

This is my standard C string option. Warm, powerful, responsive. Larsen's lifespan tends to be shorter than other brands, but I find that this is less of an issue with bottom strings as we generally use them less frequently. I pair this with Magnacore G, Versum Solo D, and currently Jargar Superior A.

Absolutely love my new GEWA Cello case! Great color super lightweight

String quartet player here.

I was looking for something different for my modern cello (I need a change of sound now and then) and thought I'd give these a go.

So.

They have all the benefits and drawbacks of lower tension strings. Lucky me that my cello apparently loves low tension (whereas a previous cello loved high tension); much more resonant & open, much more sound. And in string quartet the name of the game is response response response to match the immediate starts of the upper strings (especially in ppp), and these strings are FAST. Articulation and clarity is simply the easiest to achieve ever in my playing career, and ensemble is better. There is tons of focus and density if you need it, and any color you want.

The bow technique is different, particularly in the upper positions. The strings are much more likely to squawk if your bow placement, speed and weight isn't just so. These strings can take a heavy bow but you can often get even more by letting the string breathe under the bow.
Intonation is also more sensitive to the bow (pitch can go flat if the bow is too close to the fingerboard or too slow, can go sharp if really heavy). The lower tension is much easier on your callouses.

I would strongly advise against mixing these with "normal" strings (like a typical Larsen/Spirocore combination). Fifths and double stops react very differently between these and normal strings and my cello was basically unplayable until I went all-Warchal.

Yes they need four days to hold their pitch more than 30 seconds so seriously...plan ahead, there's no getting around it. Keep your old stretched-out set as your traveling spare. Oddly though the cello is always tuned exactly where I left it...my tuner basically just gives me a thumbs up no matter the location or the weather.

Long review, but these strings have been great to me and I'm ordering my second set after 18 months on the first set. As long as you have an open mind and are willing to adapt, hopefully you'll have as good a time as I did!

I haven't tried the Passione Solo, yet, however I might not ever need to, because these strings are bringing out my violin's true essence. I play a modern fiddle, a 2018 violin by Michael Daddona, and I thought my violin was special BEFORE trying these. Now, I'm floored. The tone is simply marvelous. Yes, they're still settling (tuning them), so get a set when you don't have to perform, and I tried a thinner gauge D string only because I had a feeling my violin might like that based on its own unique characteristics. So, if you want to let you violin "breathe" a bit, try these! If you're unsure about gauge, get 13.5 for the A and D, and the 16.5 for the G, and that's your "medium" gauge. I paired them with a Jargar forte E, my go-to, and I'm loving it. These strings also teach your bow arm important lessons, so give them a try!

I am using these A strings on both of my violas. (I haven't used any steel strings on my viola in years, but my previous favorite A string, Eudoxa-Aricore, has been discontinued for viola.) On both instruments the Warchal Amber Steel is powerful yet mellow. The other strings on both violas are Pirastro Obligato. The Warchal Amber A's blend well with them on both instruments. Why not the rest of the Amber set? Although they are well-made, and durable they seem to be too light for my instruments. I wish Warchal would make a heavier version of the Amber D, G and C.

Warchal is an innovative company making very good products for a reasonable price.

This is Best Violin Case. My daughter is pleased.

The Perpetual cello A string Medium, was a perfect match for my cello. Timbre description: warm in 1st octv. opens up in tne thumb position. Really matches with my Jargar D and Larsen Tungsten G.
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Clarity, richness, feels good for the left hand, both bright and dark, not overly neutral but also not colored in a contrived way like Pirazzi Gold. The Larsen A blends beautifully with this set. Very quick and responsive but I feel I can shape the sound easily as well.

These are another great string. I would put these up against the Rondo's or Dominant Pro's. They are maybe slightly warmer in sound compared to Rondo's but still have great projection. If you like Rondo's but don't want to bust the bank for them I would give these a try. They are a bit on the high side price wise but cheaper compared to Rondo's.

Like many musicians I've gotten stuck using the same strings, over and over again. I heard a colleague talking about putting the Jargar Superior set on a violin she was trying...and she was amazed at how the strings transformed an already very serious violin to a magnificent violin. I immediately ordered a set for my violin and I felt the same thing. Suddenly more open, warmer as well as brighter in upper registers, more responsive. These are my strings now!!!!

The Passione G and C have become my preferred choice for lower strings. Their sound quality and projection are a perfect combination with steel strings of your choice for A and D or even other gut strings. A gold label, D Oliv and C and G Passione is my current set up.

I started playing at 8 with Wondertone and for a long time I thought there was only one kind of string. 😄
Over the last 60 years I can’t say I’ve tried them all, but a lot of them. Obligato has the deep resonance and overtones I love in the Olive guts but without the stretching problems. They are low tension compared to other strings and soft to the touch.
I’d highly recommend the gold platted E because to me it sounds great. Obligato is very affordable for the quality of string and I got mine from Concord Music less than Amazon.