Cello A String - Medium

Customer Reviews

Finally! Exciting and Balanced A string! Review by Mizamook

Response
Volume
Clarity

Superb! I cannot say enough about this A string. Not least, is that is sounds fantastic. What's more, it does so while being balanced tonally with the Rostanvo D, as well as G, both of which I will be reviewing shortly.

Until now, I've not had an A string I can feel does not "jump out" after string changes, so the cello now feels much more unified. It is not at all dull, yet not overly bright or at all shrill - in fact, is much more controllable than other A strings I have fitted, at least the way I play, so that when I play softly, it sounds sweet, and when I start to dig in it responds in both volume and timbre, appropriately. I can make it really sing ... in fact, until this string came along, I was unable to finish the last bars of the Bach Prelude with any satisfaction ... and now I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere with it.

The open A is natural sounding and not harsh, and all the way up the fingerboard it is incredibly round, at the same time being focused, with just the right amount of brilliance for my tastes and with my cello. I have been unable to make it "break up" ... I can play as hard or as soft as I wish. It is quite responsive.

Congrats to Rostanvo for balancing singing focus and overtones!

I could go on an on, but to keep it short, and to qualify my statements, I should explain that my cello is a "Euro" model (student grade) from Romania, rather heavy, and a bit aggressive in tone. I am currently playing with an Arcus M5 bow.

Prior strings included, but are not limited to Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold, Obligato, Passione, Jargar Soloist and regular, Larsen, and most recently, Warchal (both as single A and whole set). These are all great strings! Before this my favs were the Warchal A and the Passione A.

This Rostanvo A takes the cake however. Recommended!
(Posted on 17/02/2017)

outstanding Review by Hans Jörg Pletsch

Volume
Clarity
Response

On my A-string dominant cello the medium A-string of Rostanvo suppresses unfortunately the free-swinging balance of all my other three Rostanvo strings. But I hope that one day they will offer a soft version, too, with e. g. an A-string tension of my actually preferred Pirastro Passione A soft. However it does not prevent me to praise candidly the quality of this outstanding string. I just love its beautiful, warm and yet very clear, and harmony rich sound evenly distributed all over 3-4 octaves along the same string with its outstanding projection and response to any bowing, where other brands could be mostly jealous of, mainly in regard of the upper two octaves. (Posted on 18/04/2015)

Big step forward Review by Simon Fryer

Volume
Clarity
Response

I love this A string - my cello tends toward the darker side of things in the upper register but this A really opens up the brightness. Power is noticeably greater, with depth and warmth of sound to back it up. (Posted on 08/04/2015)

Gorgeous! Review by EL

Clarity
Response
Volume

Such a beautiful string! Matches perfectly with the D string! Very beautiful sound which somehow reminds me of a gut, but with a lot of power. Wonderful strings for sure, can't wait for the lower strings! (Posted on 12/10/2013)

Excellent Review by Amahl Arulanandam

Clarity
Response
Volume

Projecting, resonant and beautiful. I get a huge sound with very little effort and the overtone spectrum is huge. My cello rings like crazy now. So far I've only tried the A and D and they're both fabulous. Waiting for the C and G to come in the mail - lets see how they stand up next to my Larsen Magnacores! (Posted on 04/06/2013)

Nice Review by Roi Ruottinen

Volume
Clarity
Response

strings are nice. smooth, warm, beautiful. A string could be little brighter and clear. d g and c are ok (Posted on 29/03/2013)

clear and brilliant sound Review by MANABU HIROKI

Volume
Clarity
Response

I love its clear and brilliant sound. A small issue is that its tension is a bit hard for my small hand. (Posted on 29/03/2013)

lovely cello strings Review by Josie Fountain

Volume
Clarity
Response

I love your strings, I'm so glad I took a chance and tried them out! When I first put the set on, they had a massive resonant sound and I had heaps of comments and complements, they really suit my 18th century cello. Since then they have settled but are still sounding great with heaps of overtones.

I have lots of friends interested in trying the strings but they are put off by the price, which is a bit of a stretch for university students. I'm hoping if they last a lot longer that other brands (which seems to be the case) they won't actually cost more in the long term.

I'm so impressed with your product and initiative, please keep making lovely strings :)

Josie
(Posted on 29/03/2013)

Long lasting A String Review by Moises Lee

Volume
Clarity
Response

My cello (Salomon, 1747) has a very clear and compact sound in the A string, but in the too bright side. I used to play with Larsen soloist, which has a great full sound in the beginning, but soon it becomes bright and metallic. I think Rostanvo doesn't wear up so quickly, so the good initial sound stays longer. Also I feel that the higher register has a thicker and more round sound (Posted on 29/03/2013)

Impressive cello strings Review by Richard Müller

Volume
Clarity
Response

I have now tried the Rostanvo A and D strings in different environments and am impressed. In addition to volume, I like the density and over tones. The A string can withstand tons of pressure without losing the sound and it never screams. Thick and rich sound throughout the register. The D string is extremely thin but the sound is still wonderfully round and it sounds better than other strings I've played. The whole cello sounds better actually. I find nothing negative except that my current C and G now feels a bit flimsy in comparison. (Posted on 14/03/2013)