Dominant Violin Strings, SET
By Thomastik
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Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+
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£54.40 | |
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Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+
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£50.82 | |
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3/4 size
1
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£54.82 | |
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1/2 size
3
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£54.82 | |
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1/4 size
6
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£54.82 | |
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1/8 size
3
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£54.82 |
* 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.
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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Favourite strings
Pros: Love the sound, they give a much richer sound on my violin and took a bit of getting used to but. apart from the E string, I loved them immediately .Prefer these to the Tonicas I used previously. They settled in much quicker than any other string I have tried so far.
Cons: Had trouble fitting the E string in the fine tuner had to squish the thick bulge of string under the ball end to get it in. The ball end is bigger than Tonicas. Not sure I like the sound of the wound E string will probably replace it.
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Grade 8+
Good value for money. Easy to play on.
Pros: Used these strings to upgrade an old violin that I learned on over forty years ago! Wanted to have it playable and on stand by. Really enjoyed my old student violin. These strings were very easy to play on. Haven’t played on a set with fine tuners for a long while. Once the strings had settled my violin stayed in tune with very little adjustments making it easy/convenient to pick up/put down frequently throughout the day.
Cons: Sound nothing like as good as my gut strings on my other violin however great for playing fiddle music. Improved this particular instrument.
