Dominant Violin String, A
By Thomastik
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Full size, Medium tension
99+
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£13.14 | |
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3/4 size, Medium
8
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£13.14 | |
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1/2 size, Medium
14
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£13.14 | |
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1/4 size, Medium
10
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£13.14 | |
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1/8 size, Medium
5
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£13.14 | |
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Full size, High tension (Stark)
5
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£13.14 | |
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Full size, Low tension (Light)
6
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£13.14 |
* 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.131
- Three tensions (full size)
- Ball end
- Made in Austria
Product demonstration
Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
Beginner
Stronger version of the normal dominant A
Pros: Tried the strong version as my son is a high quality Irish Fiddle player which involves repeated, flicks and other ornaments predominantly on this string.
Cons: Slightly more difficult to play on. Will need to experiment more
Keen Amateur
Beginner
Day-to-day ordinary reliable workhorse.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: It settles in quickly and then keeps its pitch. Failure (due to wrapping wearing through and coming loose) is gradual and allows timely replacement.
Cons: Nothing specific
Other: This is a spare for use when the the current one wears out, it replaces another of the same product.
Keen Amateur
Middle or Soft? It depends on the violin.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: The narrower gauge sits well under the fingers without loss of volume or projection, and sounds better on my electric violin than the 'middle' A, which is rather more metallic and penetrating.
Cons: The frequencies generated tend towards the harsh, nasal part of the spectrum on my carbon fibre instrument, and sound slightly thin and reedy on my standard violin.
Other: The reason for trying out this gauge was that I had had a succession of A strings unravel in the region of the third finger after about 100 hours' playing, and hoped that the Soft A might last as long as the others. In this regard I have been successful; although it is hardly a scientific study.
Keen Amateur
This string does what it says on the packet
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found the following review helpful
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 - 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
Keen Amateur
Dominant strings suited all my needs over 30 years
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I find Dominant violin strings completely reliable and have used them for the last 30 years
Cons: I can't find anything wrong with Dominant violin strings
Other: I find The String Zone to be a thoroughly reliable company in supplying all the accessories I need for my violin.
Keen Amateur
Good sound, good price
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found the following review helpful
Pros: It's a good string, good sound. Metallic edge disappears and string settles in quickly and stays in tune.
Cons: All Dominant As have a tendency to come unwound if played too heavily with the fingers, so gently does it
