Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 273 reviews
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£64.00
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Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
74 in stock
£54.40
Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+ in stock
£50.82
3/4 size
Despatch will be delayed
£54.82
1/2 size
9 in stock
£54.82
1/4 size
7 in stock
£54.82
1/8 size
3 in stock
£54.82

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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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.

Medium tension strings. For other tensions please click the link above.

NB The set 135 with aluminium wound E is the traditional and well known version of these strings. The aluminium winding being a more suitable choice for learners as it is easier to produce a clear sound without whistles or overtones. The set 135B features a plain Chrome plated steel E which will appeal to advanced players for its clarity and projection.

Aluminium E Set with ball end only. For loop end E set please order four individual strings.

Steel E set (135B) E has a loop end with removable ball to take out if required.

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

  • E - Aluminium wound on steel. (135)
  • E - Steel (135B) E has a ball end with removable ball if required to use as loop.
  • A - aluminium on Perlon
  • D - aluminium on Perlon
  • G - silver on Perlon
  • The original synthetic core string
  • Perlon core, medium tension
  • Made in Austria

Customer reviews:

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Canterbury , United Kingdom

Beginner

Love dominant strings

Pros: Very reliable. They have a clear consistent tone and stay in tune.

Cons: No cons

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Ballymoney, United Kingdom

Professional

Yet another set of Dominants.

Pros: A good solid reliable set of strings

Cons: The price keeps rising. When I first bought a set they were £18 including vat. When they went to £22, I though expensive. Now look at them!!

Other: The string all violin players buy

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Bolton, United Kingdom

Professional

As a set of strings, the Dominant is the best

Pros: I have always used Dominant strings, although I have tried others. However, the Dom E strings, for me, are not the best and, as I have reviewed previously, I presently much prefer the Westminster E string, although it does wear out sooner

Cons: The E string as noted above

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Llantwit Major, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good purchase

Pros: It arrives fast.

Cons: Everything seems fine.

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Ingatestone, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great value

Pros: Great value strings for Grade 5 violinist and strings arrived promptly

Cons: None

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Scarborough, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good service

Pros: Good quality strings and reasonably priced.

Cons: No problems

Other: Strings are for my wife who plays In a ceilidh band

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Excellent strings for student players

Pros: Bought them for my son who is about grade 6 standard. Good quality and good price.

Cons: Nothing. They're fine. If you want something with more punch go for steel core.

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Sandyford, Ireland

Beginner

Very good strings sets

Pros: Very good strings. Fast delivery from theStringZone

Cons: None

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

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Chislehurst, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Tried and tested reliable string set

Pros: Great set of strings, especially the G, D & A

Cons: Avoid the Dominant E string, Pirastro Gold E is a better choice

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