Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 270 reviews
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£64.00
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Purchase options

Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+ in stock
£54.40
Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+ in stock
£50.82
3/4 size
7 in stock
£54.82
1/2 size
10 in stock
£54.82
1/4 size
6 in stock
£54.82
1/8 size
3 in stock
£54.82

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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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 a separate ball to fit 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")


Specifications

  • E - Aluminium wound on steel. (135)
  • E - Steel (135B) E has a loop end with a separate ball to fit if required.
  • A - aluminium on Perlon
  • D - aluminium on Perlon
  • G - silver on Perlon
  • The original synthetic core string
  • Perlon core, medium tension
  • Made in Austria

Product demonstration


Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
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Deanna
16/04/2011 08:52
Portrush, United Kingdom

Teacher

Excellent quality

Pros: Excellent strings. They are very durable and this brand has always produced consistant quality.

Cons: Aluminium E can be too bright on some instruments.

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Lesley
12/04/2011 19:31
Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom

Beginner

excellent value for money

Pros: Bedded in very quickly.

Cons: there is nothing not to like

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Gail
11/04/2011 12:28
Exmouth, United Kingdom

Beginner

great strings- even i can tune them without injury

Pros: they're cheap and don't snap off in your face when tuning!

Cons: n/a

Other: thanks for a fast delivery

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MR
30/03/2011 19:27
London, United Kingdom

Beginner

Mellow toned strings at a competitive price

Pros: Mellower tone than steel cored strings

Cons: Took over a day to settle in & stay in pitch

Other: Largely as described by reviewers in sites dedicated to comparing different violin strings

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Ruby
29/03/2011 13:04
Brighton, United Kingdom

Beginner

I like my new stings and they make my violin good

Pros: I've nothing to copmpare it to as the strings were recommended to me by my violin teacher. They did make my violin sound a lot nicer though and even my mum could re-string my violin!

Cons: I'vr nothing to say about the strings that I didn't like as these are the first strings that I've bought. My mum thought they werr a bit fiddly to put on but that's probably the same with most strings.

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Don Blackburn
27/03/2011 19:06
Llanfechell, United Kingdom

Beginner

Much better strings than original set.

Pros: Nice tone, stay in tune and seem to last.

Cons: None so far.

Other: Excellent service from Stringzone.

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V
27/03/2011 16:41
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great sound and value.

Pros: Great strings. Once they have been on a few days they are extremely stable, easy to tune and have a great sound. Fantastic for intermediate player. Set of 4 strings was brilliant value.

Cons: None

Other: Can't beat thestringzone for price, service and extremely prompt delivery.

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Elizabeth
19/03/2011 12:21
Bromley, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

good value for money

Pros: Good value good sound

Cons: none

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yihong
12/03/2011 15:55
Barnet, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good service and quick delivery

Pros: Good qulity

Cons: no

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Louie
10/03/2011 17:24
Woolmer Green, United Kingdom

Beginner

Old Faithful!

Pros: Tone on the G,D and A strings Not as metalic sounding as some others on the market Truly are an "old Faithful"

Cons: E string can scream a little loud

Other: My fiddle never feels complete unless he has a set of Dominants. I have tried other ones, but keep coming back.

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