I'm your big fan!!! LOVE the way you explain the different strings, and of course, I can listen to your beautiful Tchaikovsky all day! ❤ Thank you so much!
Hi Michael, I enjoyed your review! You are hilarious. About gauges, in this case - the Evah light-tension strings still aren’t particularly low in tension and I’ve enjoyed them for a long time - they seem to be to be something like how Perpetual Cadenza is to Perpetual.
That's super cool to see the spectral analysis with an explanation. Would definitely like to see this type of testing expanded to other strings too! See if the commonly espoused beliefs about certain string characteristics ring true in the spectral analysis. BTW, what's the song you're playing at 2:35?
Eva pirazzis are the finest violin strings I have ever played. I was raised on eudoxa gut, and had a fine 110 year old Sears cremona copy. The violin I learned on had always since my gradfather sent it up from Oakland Calfornia had glue cracks. My ear was used to the ring of 110 year old spruce. That instrument had since I owned it never used steel core strings except the e string. I never used anything other than Eudoxa gut strings. My replacement violin which is blond has none of the glue cracks that my former violin had. My former violin is gone like the song says, dreadful sorrow Clementine. She served me well and I wish I HAD HELD ONTO HER, BUT I WAS CARELESS. I PLAY A VIOLIN THAT IS PERHAPSE ALONG THE DESIGN OF A LONG SRAD. BUT MAY BE MORE FOLK THAN CLASSICAL. I HAVE PLAYED STEEL STRINGS ON HER, I HAVE PLAYED PASSIONE BY PIRASTRO, WITH EXCELLANT FIRST RESULTS AND PLAYED THE THEME FROM THE VIRGINIAN A 1960S TELEVISION SHOW. AFTER 1 DAY THE TONE DETERIORATED. IT MAY HAVE BEEN I WAS TUNNIG TO A 440 AND OVER TIGHYENED THEM, BUT EVENTUALLY THE A STRING BALDED OUT AND A GAP WAS NOTICED. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE EVAS ON FOR 3 DAYS. AT A 410HZ. I HAVE TRYED TO KEEP THEM AT THAT TO PROTECT THE WINDINGS OF A STRING. I HAVE LET DOWN AND RETUNED 2 OR 3 TIMES DURING BRIDGE CHANGES. SO FAR EVAS HAVE BEEN FORGIVING. LAST NIGHT I PLAYED AS GOOD AS NEW, BY ABBA. I WAS AMAZED, THE PURAZZIS GAVE THE PHIHARMONIC SQUELTCH! I ADORE THEIR TONE. I AM SURPRISED FOR A SYNTHETIC STRING, THEIR CLOSENESS TO GUT! THEY HAVE A PURE RASPYNESS THAT BOARDERS UN CANNY! THEY ARE AS CLOSE TO SILK AS I HAVE EVER BEEN GRACED TO PLAY! I HAVE NEVER PLAYED ON SILK VIOLIN STRINGS SO I SAY THIS TONGUE IN CHEEK. I HOPE TO PLAY A SET OF SILK VIOLIN STRINGS, BUT IF I NEVER DO, THE EVAS I PROJECT, WILL SERVE ME WELL. I WILL SEE IF THEY LAST ME A MONTH. OF CIURSE I MAY TRY AND FIND SOME OLD EUDOXAS WHICH I HAVE PAPERED WITH OLIVE OIL AND WRAPPED IN OIL TO REJUVINATE THEM, HOWVER I AM DOUBTFUL THAT GUT CAN BE REJUVINATED.I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL VIOLINIST. I WAS A MEDIOCHER STUDENT, BUT LOVED THE VIOLIN. AND WANTED VERY DEARLY TO BECOME A CONCERT VIOLINIST. MY MOTHER MADE ME PRACTICE IN THE KITCHEN WITH A MUSIC STAND. I WAS TAUGHT BY THE SUZUKI METHOD, READ MUSIC HORRIBLY SLOW, AND AD LIBBED IN 3RD ROW AT SPRING VIOLIN CONCERT IN 4TH GRADE. WHAT MADE ME COME BACK TO THE VIOLIN AFTER 40 OR MORE YEARS? I GUESS I GOT TIRED OF TUBE AMPS FRITZING OUT, AND THE ENORMOUS WEIGHT OF MY LES PAUL GIBSON. THAT I SORELY MISS, BUT IT TO IS GONE. I PLAYED NORWEDGIAN WOOD ON IT ONE SUMMER AND DELIGHTED MYSELF WITH A DOD PRACTICE AMP. SO YES IVE PLAYED OTHER INSTRUMENTS. BUT NOTHING HAS AFFECTED MY VIOLIN PLAYING MORE THAN EVA PIRAZZI VIOLIN STRINGS. FOR ME THEY ARE THE HOLY GRAIL OF BIZZANTIUM! I APPLAUDE PIRASTRO AT THERE CREATION, AND THINK THEY MUST HAVE SPENT MILLIONS DEVELOPING THEM, BUT I COULD BE MISSTAKEN. AFTER ALL, THEYER HAND MADE. AND I LIKE THAT. BRAVO MRS. PIRAZZI, BRAVO! AND GRAZZI!!!!
I use these strings on a regular basis to complement my violin's darker sound and that thick sounding g string that I love is indeed like a hot knife through soft butter or the other way around! And the gold plated e string sounds a lot like chiming a bell, like you said!
I'm currently using this in green, if this is a bit too bright for my liking, especially on E, what could be the next alternative to get a warmer, darker yet with similar projection? Thanks in advance
Michael, This was 5 years ago. You say these are short-lived strings. Could you please share with us what strings you personally use now that last a lot longer than Evah Pirazzi strings?
I recently changed my old worn Eva Pirazzi set (put on new on the instrument by the seller last year) to new Dominants. I realized I had been spoiled by the Evah Pirazzis. The new G string is so muddy compared to the Eva Pirazzi. I am hoping the new Dominants get broken in over the next month, or at least that my ear gets used to and appreciates the "warmth". It's $$$ to throw these away and buy new Evah Pirazzis. I think this is my instrument has a "dark" sounds and needs the Evah Pirazzi clarity to balance it.
Thank you for your video! I’m overdue for new strings and I used to play on Evah Pirazzis. I was experimenting with different strings so my A and E string are different, and somehow I fell in love with the combination. Honestly, I’m horrified about buying new strings and hating the sound. I’m debating between the Amber Warchalls or the Evah Pirazzis. Any thoughts ?
Thanks for watching! That's a great question! Honestly, any of the two are great options. If the combination works for you, I wouldn't change anything. But if you are looking for something different, experimenting is the only way to find what works for you. You can always reach out to our customer service team for some guidance: support@fiddlershop.com
You say in the video that you get used to (or a bit bored of) the strings after a short while. Are there other brands where you like the sound for longer?
I've been using dominant strings for a long time. I'm thinking of switching to EP, but the idea of them wearing out quickly and making a too metallic sound scares me.
I prefer my A and E strings to be bright and the G and D strings to be dark. Bright G and D strings sound gritty to me and I don't like how they feel under the bow.
Yes, they're a very lively, powerful set of strings and can really bring an instrument to life. My only concern is they might cost more than the thrift store fiddle itself cost! 🤣
The frequency comparison is a cool tool, and unless we use automated tone generators 'we' will impart ourselves but nonetheless great.. Now: Forgive me butt, go to 4min. & tell me, don't cha sea Johnathan Winters? I digest, disgust? digress? now back to the reviews marathon im conducting. PS don't hit me!
so why are you using a expensive professional string on a student quality instrument? I mean all the strings sound the same to me. I don't hear a difference at all in regards to all the strings you are reviewing.
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I find your string reviews to be spot on. I have tried probably 75-80% of what you have reviewed so far through my years of playing.
Wow, thanks for letting us know. Very nice of you 😍
Please do more of this I found it really informative
We're working on it ;-)
The most helpful series ever! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Where has this channel been all my lif?
I'm your big fan!!! LOVE the way you explain the different strings, and of course, I can listen to your beautiful Tchaikovsky all day! ❤ Thank you so much!
Wow, thank you! Very kind of you. Stay safe and take care 😍
Thank you so much for your reviews about these strings. Super helpful!
The perfect strings for my darker sounding antique German violin! Currently using these (with the gold plated e string)
Wonderfuly done series! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have these strings on my hopf copy violin or fiddle it sounds amazing bright and extraordinary
Thanks for watching!
Hi Michael, I enjoyed your review! You are hilarious. About gauges, in this case - the Evah light-tension strings still aren’t particularly low in tension and I’ve enjoyed them for a long time - they seem to be to be something like how Perpetual Cadenza is to Perpetual.
Can you do Michael explains it all on Evah Pirazzi Golds?
Yes, That what I am waiting for, I second that. 😄
Great info
That's super cool to see the spectral analysis with an explanation. Would definitely like to see this type of testing expanded to other strings too! See if the commonly espoused beliefs about certain string characteristics ring true in the spectral analysis.
BTW, what's the song you're playing at 2:35?
It's from Tchaikovsky violin concerto. 4:28 in Perlman's performance th-cam.com/video/CTE08SS8fNk/w-d-xo.html
Eva pirazzis are the finest violin strings I have ever played. I was raised on eudoxa gut, and had a fine 110 year old Sears cremona copy. The violin I learned on had always since my gradfather sent it up from Oakland Calfornia had glue cracks. My ear was used to the ring of 110 year old spruce. That instrument had since I owned it never used steel core strings except the e string. I never used anything other than Eudoxa gut strings. My replacement violin which is blond has none of the glue cracks that my former violin had. My former violin is gone like the song says, dreadful sorrow Clementine. She served me well and I wish I HAD HELD ONTO HER, BUT I WAS CARELESS. I PLAY A VIOLIN THAT IS PERHAPSE ALONG THE DESIGN OF A LONG SRAD. BUT MAY BE MORE FOLK THAN CLASSICAL. I HAVE PLAYED STEEL STRINGS ON HER, I HAVE PLAYED PASSIONE BY PIRASTRO, WITH EXCELLANT FIRST RESULTS AND PLAYED THE THEME FROM THE VIRGINIAN A 1960S TELEVISION SHOW. AFTER 1 DAY THE TONE DETERIORATED. IT MAY HAVE BEEN I WAS TUNNIG TO A 440 AND OVER TIGHYENED THEM, BUT EVENTUALLY THE A STRING BALDED OUT AND A GAP WAS NOTICED. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE EVAS ON FOR 3 DAYS. AT A 410HZ. I HAVE TRYED TO KEEP THEM AT THAT TO PROTECT THE WINDINGS OF A STRING. I HAVE LET DOWN AND RETUNED 2 OR 3 TIMES DURING BRIDGE CHANGES. SO FAR EVAS HAVE BEEN FORGIVING. LAST NIGHT I PLAYED AS GOOD AS NEW, BY ABBA. I WAS AMAZED, THE PURAZZIS GAVE THE PHIHARMONIC SQUELTCH! I ADORE THEIR TONE. I AM SURPRISED FOR A SYNTHETIC STRING, THEIR CLOSENESS TO GUT! THEY HAVE A PURE RASPYNESS THAT BOARDERS UN CANNY! THEY ARE AS CLOSE TO SILK AS I HAVE EVER BEEN GRACED TO PLAY! I HAVE NEVER PLAYED ON SILK VIOLIN STRINGS SO I SAY THIS TONGUE IN CHEEK. I HOPE TO PLAY A SET OF SILK VIOLIN STRINGS, BUT IF I NEVER DO, THE EVAS I PROJECT, WILL SERVE ME WELL. I WILL SEE IF THEY LAST ME A MONTH. OF CIURSE I MAY TRY AND FIND SOME OLD EUDOXAS WHICH I HAVE PAPERED WITH OLIVE OIL AND WRAPPED IN OIL TO REJUVINATE THEM, HOWVER I AM DOUBTFUL THAT GUT CAN BE REJUVINATED.I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL VIOLINIST. I WAS A MEDIOCHER STUDENT, BUT LOVED THE VIOLIN. AND WANTED VERY DEARLY TO BECOME A CONCERT VIOLINIST. MY MOTHER MADE ME PRACTICE IN THE KITCHEN WITH A MUSIC STAND. I WAS TAUGHT BY THE SUZUKI METHOD, READ MUSIC HORRIBLY SLOW, AND AD LIBBED IN 3RD ROW AT SPRING VIOLIN CONCERT IN 4TH GRADE. WHAT MADE ME COME BACK TO THE VIOLIN AFTER 40 OR MORE YEARS? I GUESS I GOT TIRED OF TUBE AMPS FRITZING OUT, AND THE ENORMOUS WEIGHT OF MY LES PAUL GIBSON. THAT I SORELY MISS, BUT IT TO IS GONE. I PLAYED NORWEDGIAN WOOD ON IT ONE SUMMER AND DELIGHTED MYSELF WITH A DOD PRACTICE AMP. SO YES IVE PLAYED OTHER INSTRUMENTS. BUT NOTHING HAS AFFECTED MY VIOLIN PLAYING MORE THAN EVA PIRAZZI VIOLIN STRINGS. FOR ME THEY ARE THE HOLY GRAIL OF BIZZANTIUM! I APPLAUDE PIRASTRO AT THERE CREATION, AND THINK THEY MUST HAVE SPENT MILLIONS DEVELOPING THEM, BUT I COULD BE MISSTAKEN. AFTER ALL, THEYER HAND MADE. AND I LIKE THAT. BRAVO MRS. PIRAZZI, BRAVO! AND GRAZZI!!!!
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I use these strings on a regular basis to complement my violin's darker sound and that thick sounding g string that I love is indeed like a hot knife through soft butter or the other way around! And the gold plated e string sounds a lot like chiming a bell, like you said!
Hate to bump old replies but absolutely, I got these strings for mine with the exact same view.
I would love test videos of violin cases...Like show what they can take, I already got a new one, but it would be nice to see what they can handle...
Here is a video, where we actually drive a car over a violin case :) th-cam.com/video/Eh5cRjXP_ZQ/w-d-xo.html
I'm currently using this in green, if this is a bit too bright for my liking, especially on E, what could be the next alternative to get a warmer, darker yet with similar projection? Thanks in advance
Michael, what strings do you normally use?
Liam De Rosa In another video he says that Peter Infelds are his favorites
Hi Michael..please also test pirastro violini...its not common as Evahpirazzi but I think it has a very great sound and also its cheap!
I have an evah pirazzi on my e string and my a d and g strings are dominants.
Michael, This was 5 years ago. You say these are short-lived strings. Could you please share with us what strings you personally use now that last a lot longer than Evah Pirazzi strings?
Thanks for watching!
I recently changed my old worn Eva Pirazzi set (put on new on the instrument by the seller last year) to new Dominants. I realized I had been spoiled by the Evah Pirazzis. The new G string is so muddy compared to the Eva Pirazzi. I am hoping the new Dominants get broken in over the next month, or at least that my ear gets used to and appreciates the "warmth". It's $$$ to throw these away and buy new Evah Pirazzis.
I think this is my instrument has a "dark" sounds and needs the Evah Pirazzi clarity to balance it.
Thanks for watching!
Michael is hilarious.
He sure is :)
The Dr. Phil bit...I’m dying!
These DO sound gorgeous but there definitely $$ and definitely don’t need to purchase yet until I’m pretty intermediated at playing.
We totally agree! Something to keep in mind for the future 😀
Any chance of comparing the Pirastro Perpetual vs. Evah Pirazzi? The Perpetual seems to last a lot longer and has the same flavour as EP.
I have a 200euro violi, but it sound really great. SoI buyed them :)
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video! I’m overdue for new strings and I used to play on Evah Pirazzis. I was experimenting with different strings so my A and E string are different, and somehow I fell in love with the combination. Honestly, I’m horrified about buying new strings and hating the sound. I’m debating between the Amber Warchalls or the Evah Pirazzis. Any thoughts ?
Thanks for watching! That's a great question! Honestly, any of the two are great options. If the combination works for you, I wouldn't change anything. But if you are looking for something different, experimenting is the only way to find what works for you. You can always reach out to our customer service team for some guidance: support@fiddlershop.com
You say in the video that you get used to (or a bit bored of) the strings after a short while. Are there other brands where you like the sound for longer?
I've been using dominant strings for a long time. I'm thinking of switching to EP, but the idea of them wearing out quickly and making a too metallic sound scares me.
Thanks for watching!
I prefer my A and E strings to be bright and the G and D strings to be dark. Bright G and D strings sound gritty to me and I don't like how they feel under the bow.
Ótima corda mas e bom nos violino antigo
But if they are very bright, isn't that actually good bc you can use them even if they get very old? Bc they won't sound dead, right??
Hmmm…I think that with these, the issue becomes more that they don’t speak properly after a certain point - response becomes a problem
There around $104 now
Would these be good on a fake old strat we found at the thrift store?
Yes, they're a very lively, powerful set of strings and can really bring an instrument to life. My only concern is they might cost more than the thrift store fiddle itself cost! 🤣
The frequency comparison is a cool tool, and unless we use automated tone generators 'we' will impart ourselves but nonetheless great.. Now: Forgive me butt, go to 4min. & tell me, don't cha sea Johnathan Winters? I digest, disgust? digress? now back to the reviews marathon im conducting. PS don't hit me!
You are hilarious and informative.
Thanks, really appreciate i! 🤩
so why are you using a expensive professional string on a student quality instrument? I mean all the strings sound the same to me. I don't hear a difference at all in regards to all the strings you are reviewing.