Opal Gold Cello Strings

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20px;flex-wrap:wrap} .sym-string-description .ls-video-frame{position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;overflow:hidden} .sym-string-description .ls-video-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0} .sym-string-description .ls-caption{margin-top:10px;color:#6b6b6b;font-size:13px} @media(max-width:749px){.sym-string-description{padding:0}.sym-string-description .section{padding:36px 0}.sym-string-description h2{font-size:24px}.sym-string-description h3{font-size:20px}.sym-string-description .strings-grid,.sym-string-description .voicing-grid,.sym-string-description .size-grid,.sym-string-description .why-grid,.sym-string-description .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sym-string-description .single-callout,.sym-string-description .voicing-callout,.sym-string-description .set-callout,.sym-string-description .size-callout{display:block}} Opal Gold · Single Cello String Opal Gold cello strings,sold one at a time. A modern professional cello string in the Opal Gold family. Steel cores with alloy windings for the A and D, twin X-core construction with tungsten on the G and C. Choose the individual string or complete set you need from the options above. About Opal Gold Engineered to play as a balanced set. Opal Gold is a contemporary cello string range developed to eliminate the need for mix-and-match combinations. Where many players assemble a set from three or four different brands to balance warmth, brilliance, and projection, Opal Gold is designed so that all four strings share the same response profile out of the package: warm, overtone-rich colour with the clarity, projection, and tuning stability of steel. The strings deliver fast reaction, clear articulation, and powerful volume from the first bow stroke, with minimal break-in time. Symphonia is the authorised Opal dealer in New Zealand, so every Opal Gold string sold here comes direct from the official supply chain, with manufacturer-backed warranty. The four voices What each string brings. A · Steel / Alloy Singing top Steel core with alloy windings. A clear, focused upper register that speaks immediately and settles quickly under the bow. Ideal for projecting in higher positions without thinning out. D · Steel / Alloy Articulate middle Matched steel/alloy construction with the A. The D carries the same fast response and brightness, giving a seamless transition between the top two strings. G · Twin X-core / Tungsten Supple resonance Steel twin X-core wound with tungsten. The opposing-wrap construction makes the G feel pliable under the fingers while delivering a deep, resonant tone that supports a wide dynamic range. C · Twin X-core / Tungsten Projecting bottom Twin X-core with tungsten winding. The C carries Opal Gold's signature combination of warmth and projection, accepting substantial bow weight without choking and staying focused in the lowest register. Playability Fast response, wide dynamic range, stable tuning. Opal Gold cello strings are voiced for serious orchestral, chamber, and solo playing. The lower strings accept substantial bow weight without choking, while the upper strings sing cleanly in high positions. The tonal palette covers Baroque clarity, Romantic warmth, and contemporary edge, which makes the set a strong choice for players who move between repertoire styles in the same week. Tuning stability is consistent across long rehearsals and concert sessions, with minimal pitch drift even under temperature and humidity change. Expect short break-in (typically 24 to 72 hours) before the strings settle fully. Technical specifications Tensions and materials. String A · Steel core / Alloy wound · 18.1 kg tension · Ball end String D · Steel core / Alloy wound · 14.2 kg tension · Ball end String G · Steel twin X-core / Tungsten wound · 13.8 kg tension · Ball end String C · Steel twin X-core / Tungsten wound · 13.5 kg tension · Ball end Size 4/4 cello Origin Manufactured by Opal Strings, supplied through Symphonia as authorised NZ dealer Frequently asked Opal Gold cello strings, in short. How long do Opal Gold cello strings last? Lifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. As a general guide, a daily-playing advanced student or professional should expect several months of consistent tone from a set. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions. How long do new Opal Gold strings take to settle in? Allow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session. Avoid sudden temperature changes where possible. Are these genuine Opal product? Yes. Symphonia is Opal's authorised dealer in New Zealand. Every set comes direct from the official supply chain with manufacturer-backed warranty. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we arrange the replacement directly. Show more