Pirastro Tonica Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.6 from 137 reviews
RRP:
£42.72
Our price:
£29.42 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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£13.30 (31%)
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Full size
99+ in stock
£29.42
3/4 & 1/2 size
1 in stock
£29.42
1/4 & 1/8 size
5 in stock
£29.42

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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Description

'New Formula' quality student string similar to Dominant with the benefit of a silver D. Medium tension, ball end only. For loop end E please order each string separately.

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

  • Synthetic core strings.
  • E - Silvery steel
  • A - Aluminium on Perlon
  • D - Silver on Perlon
  • G - Silver on Perlon
  • Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:

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London, United Kingdom

Beginner

great strings at a great price
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: I am very happy with these strings. I have used only G, and E strings so far and I am very pleased with their quality. The sound is very pleasant and warm. It looks like they will serve for a good while. And the price is great too...

Cons: Can't think of any.

Other: These are my first strings I have ever bought after the strings that came with my violin started to brake. I will be happy to buy it again in the future :-)

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Beginner

First class violin strings
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: As a player of traditional music, I found these strings very good in tonal quality and very easy to fit. Once again good value for the price. I would recommend these strings to other players.

Cons: cant find any faults.

Other: Very pleased with the excellent service from the string zone company, the orders I placed were dispatched and delivered the next day. WELL DONE THE STRING ZONE

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Horam, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Sound quality excellent.
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: These strings improved the sound quality dramatically of my rather cheap, old and battered violin. I would certainly recommend this set to others I and intend to use these strings again next time.

Cons: The full price, (without special offers etc), is rather high for my limited funds, - but you do get what you pay for.

Other: Very good, quick, accurate service from thestringzone.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

Teacher

Looking for a good set of strings-stop here!
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: great complete set of strings, good price and great sound. Ideal for players grade 4+

Cons: nothing!

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Fareham, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Top class and at a decent price.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: These are high quality strings at a reasonable price. Good for ensemble playing as they keep in tune extremely well. As a violinist on four orchestras they are just what I need.

Cons: None

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

For half size violin, go for Pirastro Tonica.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Bought as an experiment as a replacement for a set of the market leader brand of strings on my daughter's 1/2 size violin.We'd thought the existing strings (a synthetic string) sounded a bit "muddy" on this particular violin (perhaps to do with this size and make of violin), and thought the Pirastros might be better. Not disappointed- the Pirastros give a much brighter, more resonant sound on this small violin. The strings arrived on time. They were reasonably priced (slightly cheaper than the market leading brand). well packaged, and came with handy diagram and guide about changing strings.

Cons: Not yet sure if the E string will be better than the previous E string on this violin (the problem with the muddy sound was on the G,D and A).

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Bracknell, United Kingdom

Beginner

Bright sound
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Nice bright sound, very cost effective set of strings

Cons: None

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Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Teacher

Good tone, nicely tensioned student strings.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Bought for a young pupil. The strings have a nice feel under the fingertips and sound is clean and moderately warm. Reasonably priced.

Cons: None

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Kingston upon HULL, United Kingdom

Professional

Strong, Vibrant Sound
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Strong, clean vibrant sound - I use Tonica strings on a Violon d'Amore - a type of Violin with sympathetic strings. Tonica strings especially the GD and A excite the sympathetic strings while providing a strong, yet flexible tone for the playing strings,

Cons: None

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Northampton, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A good choice
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I play folk and cajun, and love the mellow tone of these strings. I opted for the aluminium E which suits my style of playing better than steel - it's less harsh. They're very responsive as well and really good value for money.

Cons: They don't half take a long time to settle - retuning a lot.

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