Dominant Violin String, E, Steel
By Thomastik
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Purchase options
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Medium Tension, Carbon Steel
9
in stock
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£3.50 | |
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Medium tension Chromesteel
99+
in stock
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£5.58 | |
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Medium tension Chromesteel, Loop end
2
in stock
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£5.58 | |
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High tension Chromesteel
2
in stock
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£5.58 | |
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Medium tension Chromesteel 1/2 size
2
in stock
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£5.58 | |
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Medium tension Chromesteel 3/4 size
1
in stock
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£5.58 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Plain (uncovered) tinplated or Chromesteel for those players who prefer a plain E. Unless specified in the puchase options, these strings come with a removable ball, for use as a loop end string.
To check your instrument size measure the length of the back (LOB) excluding the 'button' which is the thumb shaped extension at the top where the neck is anchored. Old instruments can vary, if more than 1/2" over choose the next size up.
4/4 - LOB 356mm (14")
3/4 - LOB 330mm (13")
1/2 - LOB 305mm (12")
1/4 - LOB 280mm (11")
1/8 - LOB 254mm (10")
Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.
Specifications
- Tinned Carbon Steel (129SN)
- Chromesteel (129)
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Customer reviews:
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Professional
A strong sounding E string
6
out of
7
found the following review helpful
Pros: A good quality, inexpensive string with a big sound.
Cons: A more strident sound than the aluminium wound E string.
Other: I wanted to compare this to the 'standard' aluminium wound Dominant E that I normally use. It is still a good string but the sound is more strident than the more expensive alternative.
Beginner
Grade 8+
Beginner
Teacher
Dominant strings are the dominant strings.
Pros: Dominant strings are the market standard for a reason. I also think Dominants are the best. It takes only a couple of days to stretch, after which pitch is stable even with weather change and different environments. For those who like that crispy sound, with orchestral projection, this is the way to go. Most cost effective. They stay lively and last a long time
Cons: For students, might sound a bit of a whistle. I would recommend it for the advancing student, grade 5 on.
Professional
Very good value.
Pros: Very clear response with good overtones. Less whistle on the open E than some others. Good price compared to some of the expensive strings.
Cons: The separate ball was too fiddly to fit and I could not find a way to do it. I will buy a pair of tweezers!
