Playability

• Very short playing-in-time, nearly the same as for synthetic core strings.
• Substantial increase in tuning stability.
• Well-balanced set harmony.
• Easy response on all levels of the dynamic range.
• The accuracy of contact point is easily manageable, similar to Obligato and Evah Pirazzi.
• Easier right hand articulation and tone attack.

Sound Characteristics

• Typical beauty of gut string sound.
• Fascinating diversity of sounds , which allows musicians to alter their tone as desired.
• Core sound is full, round and warm and has a complex overtone spectrum causing brilliance and clarity and a great power of projection.
• Sound can be big and powerful as well as gentle and tender.

Standard Set

• A Aluminum 14 1/4, D Silver 14, G Silver 17, C Tungsten-Silver 20

Viola Passione A steel/chrome steel

• Remarkable full and round sound.
• Complex overtone spectrum , inspiring warmth.
• Precise and focused sound up to the highest register.
• Great power of projection.
• Very easy response.
• Suitable for all D, G and C strings.
• Removable ball end.

String gauges and technical information

Passione viola strings are available in three gauges with a difference of 1/4 PM in diameter.
As a rule of thumb:

• The thicker the string is, the more powerful is the sound and the higher is the tension. Strings in stark gauge can be used with a heavier bow and are therefore especially suitable for soloists.
• A thinner string will produce a brighter sound, however this does not mean that the sound is weaker or looses power. Strings in weich gauge are especially suitable to chamber music due to their easier response and

  Source: Pirastro