Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 273 reviews
RRP:
£64.00
Our price:
from £50.82 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
You save:
£9.60 (15%)
VAT removed at checkout for non UK orders

Purchase options

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.

Shop for single strings and/or alternative tensions

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:

Rating Summary
Review StarsReview Stars 218
Review StarsReview Stars 42
Review StarsReview Stars 5
Review StarsReview Stars
Review StarsReview Stars 2
Somerset, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good. Worth the money for a beginner.

Pros: These really do help me sound less like a strangled cat! Impressed.

Cons: Sadly, they don't help me play better, but they do help me WANT to play better!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Mellieha, Malta

Keen Amateur

satisfied

Pros: liked them a lot

Cons: the strings were not in a box as a set but individuals

Other: will buy again

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Sheffield S11 7PH, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

See above

Pros: They always seem to be reliable.

Cons: Nothing that I am aware of after several years of use.

Other: I sent for a replacement set that I shall not use until my present ones are finished so it is difficult to write a review about them

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Canterbury , United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

An excellent buy

Pros: Dominants are so reliable; once they have settled in they stay in tune no matter what! And they last a long time too.

Cons: Nothing I don't like about them.

Other: Very good price from The String Zone, and very fast efficient service too.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


birmingham, United Kingdom

Beginner

lovely warm tone wish i'd bought them sooner!

Pros: Bought these strings to replace the awful set I purchased (because they were cheap from elsewhere - they are called resonance and have gone in the bin and I wouldn't recommend them at all) and these dominant strings sing beautifully and have alovely warm tone a pleasure to hear my daughter play again. My daughter is grade 5 on the violin.

Cons: N/a

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Portishead, United Kingdom

Beginner

Lovely strings!

Pros: Lovely mellow strings. They've made a real difference to my daughter's playing.

Cons: none

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great service and well delivered.

Pros: Well recommended

Cons: Maybe don't have the brightness of piratei

Other: None will reserve judgement

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Nottingham, United Kingdom

Beginner

5 star service

Pros: Excellent product . Delivered fast

Cons: None

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Wigan, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good Quality

Pros: Good quality and a nice rich sound

Cons: E string sound

Other: N/A

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Bridge of Weir, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good deal at the time

Pros: Great price during offer period. Very quick service. Nice tone with my violin

Cons: None

Other: Great offer

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No