Dominant Violin String, G

By Thomastik

4.7 from 23 reviews
RRP:
£21.84
Our price:
£19.30 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
You save:
£2.54 (11%)
VAT removed at checkout for non UK orders

Purchase options

Full size, Medium tension
99+ in stock
£19.30
3/4 size, Medium
10 in stock
£19.30
1/2 size, Medium
13 in stock
£19.30
1/4 size, Medium
6 in stock
£19.30
1/8 size, Medium
3 in stock
£19.30
Full size, Low tension (Weich)
5 in stock
£19.30
Full size, High tension (Stark)
4 in stock
£19.30

* 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. Silver 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
  • Silver on synthetic core. Cat. no.133
  • Three tensions (full size)
  • Ball end
  • Made in Austria

Product demonstration


Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
19
2
1
1
David
21/02/2014 20:25
Kilburn, United Kingdom

Professional

ease of use yet satisfying resistance
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Dominant is the string for you if you want some of the resistance of a wound gut string (eg Eudoxa) but without it going out of tune so much. Light tension Dominant is good on a bright sounding modern violin.

Cons: Can sound a bit dull after two months or so

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Helen
24/06/2020 21:03
Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Gives a good sound
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Gives a good sound

Cons: None

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Joyce
04/05/2017 09:34
WORTHING, United Kingdom

Beginner

Easy website and fast delivery.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: N/a

Cons: N/a

Other: The G String was purchased for my daughter. I have nothing to add

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Martin
19/03/2015 10:32
WORTHING, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Okay for its price.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Doesn't break as quickly as other make/'models' do.

Cons: The short length of time of the outer shields lasting.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Matthew
10/10/2014 13:03
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Beginner

Strong Dominant String but too harsh and unrefined
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: They are strong. They do not snap easily. They make a Strong sound.

Cons: They are too brash and metalic sounding. These strings lack the sweet sound of honey that should lend itself to the Violin.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Alison
09/07/2013 17:00
Cardigan, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Sounds really nice
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Very pleased with delivery and string

Cons: None

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Sarah
01/01/2013 16:12
London, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

As good as ever
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: As expected have used this before and just as good

Cons: nothing

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Lowell
31/07/2012 11:25
London, United Kingdom

Professional

Good Service and we received what we asked for
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I bought the string on the advice of a violin teacher. It came quickly and was what we wanted. I am a class teacher and we maintain a single violin which we use to instruct and motivate the children. A good service.

Cons: It seems perfect.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Briony
28/05/2012 11:16
London, United Kingdom

Beginner

Reliable site to buy from, very prompt service.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I always use Dominant strings, got confused by the different metal options listed but the string I have seems to be fine

Cons: I don't have anything negative to say, sorry not an expert, just play for fun

Other: Reliable site to buy from, very prompt service.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No


Roger
23/09/2011 22:44
Southampton, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Warm, rich and dynamic sound.
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Warm, rich and dynamic sound.

Cons: Nothing

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No