Dominant Violin String, D

By Thomastik

4.5 from 22 reviews
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£20.70
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£18.30 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Purchase options

Full size, Medium tension
99+ in stock
£18.30
3/4 size, Medium
4 in stock
£18.30
1/2 size, Medium
14 in stock
£18.30
1/4 size, Medium
9 in stock
£18.30
1/8 size, Medium
3 in stock
£18.30
Full size, Low tension (Weich)
3 in stock
£18.30
Full size, High tension (Stark)
2 in stock
£18.30

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

Description

The original and best known synthetic cored string. Regarded as the reference standard for this type of string. Well adapted to give excellent playing properties on any instrument.

Dominant strings give a warm and clear sound which closely approximates to a traditional covered gut string. Tonally stable and easy to play on they suitable for all players beginner to professional.

Available in three tensions in full size and medium tension in fractional sizes. Aluminium wound on a multi-strand synthetic core.

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")


Specifications

  • 1/8 to full size
  • Aluminium on synthetic core. Cat. no.132
  • Three tensions (full size)
  • Ball end
  • Made in Austria

Product demonstration


Customer reviews:

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Chester, United Kingdom

Teacher

all excellent apart from plain E.
4 out of 7 found the following review helpful

Pros: I love dominant strings! Have been using them for years very reliable, hardwaring and especially stable.

Cons: Don't like plain E string.

Other: Do not like plain E string. Only use aluminium wound(an excellent string).

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Coggeshall, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Dominant Violin String, D

Pros: Good sound for the price.

Cons: None

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HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom

Beginner

New Strings Revive Old Fiddle. Happiness Ensues.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: I really liked the finish and the tone quality of the strings. I'm quite new to playing the fiddle (an old Broadwood) so I'm not quite sure why, but these new new strings seem to be a little bit more forgiving than the old strings which they replaced.

Cons: None

Other: They arrived earlier than expected, which is always a bonus!

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Brighton, United Kingdom

Professional

Long lasting strings with good tonal response.

Pros: Good quality and reliable strings with good response. Suitable for most instruments. This probably explains why Thomastik Dominant strings are used by professionals and amateurs all over the world.

Cons: None

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Thirsk, United Kingdom

Teacher

Still good

Pros: Dominant strings are still excellent and the Stringzone is prompt and good value. Annoyingly I bought a full set of strings from my local music shop then found they were £20 cheaper on stringzone- I won't be making that mistake again!

Cons: None

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Dorchester, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

This string does what it says on the packet

Pros: It came in good condition and was no trouble to fix. It hasn't lost too much pitch since I put it on.

Cons: Nothing so far. Rather too soon to say.

Other: As I said in a separate email I think asking for a review of a string is a waste of time. The string I buy is not usually fitted until the next one breaks. This was an exception.

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Ilford, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

good strings

Pros: very good

Cons: like

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Northampton, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Good service thanks.

Pros: I like playing with Dominant strings as they have a rich tone to them.

Cons: N/a

Other: It arrived swiftly after being ordered. Thank you.

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Stafford, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Softer tone

Pros: The lower tension gives a softer tone on my strident french violin.

Cons: None

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Southampton, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Warm, rich and dynamic sound.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Warm, rich and dynamic sound.

Cons: Nothing

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