Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 270 reviews
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Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+ in stock
£49.03
Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+ in stock
£52.52
3/4 size
Despatch will be delayed
£52.93
1/2 size
13 in stock
£52.93
1/4 size
6 in stock
£52.93
1/8 size
3 in stock
£52.93

* 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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06/09/2022 10:18
Scotland, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

great product at a reasonable price

Pros: These are the strings that the violin maker of my instrument suggested and the sound is such that I've not yet had the wish to try any others.

Cons: None

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Caroline
29/08/2022 20:25
Oxted, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Service as expected

Pros: Strings arrived quickly

Cons: None

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Rosemary
19/08/2022 09:16
Waterlooville, United Kingdom

Beginner

New strings

Pros: My violin teacher recommended these strings. Sound great, ideal strings for my second hand violin.

Cons: None

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Graham
05/08/2022 19:58
Crewe, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Good strings for an intermediate player.

Pros: I've been using Dominant strings for about 40 years. They are relatively cheap and quite good enough for a relatively incompetent fiddler such as myself.

Cons: None

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Julie Farrar
27/06/2022 12:35
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Teacher

Very happy to buy these great quality strings.

Pros: I have used these Dominant strings for years & have always found their tone quality high, holding this quality for a long time & are strong enough to cope with very regular playing. Buying the strings from The String Zone provides good value for money, with excellent service.

Cons: They do take a little while to play in.

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Elizabeth
05/01/2022 19:45
Leicester, United Kingdom

Beginner

Arrived very quickly and great quality

Pros: Transformed the sound of my son’s violin

Cons: None

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Robert
31/12/2021 20:54
Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Beginner

Would recommend

Pros: Good reliable strings, delivered quickly

Cons: None

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Natalia
16/10/2021 10:58
Staines-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom

Beginner

Lovely strings from a local supplier

Pros: Decent quality Easy to string Quick delivery

Cons: A bit expensive Deteriorate quickly when violin is not in use

Other: Have been using for years

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Sue
18/06/2021 19:48
Cambs, United Kingdom

Beginner

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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Caroline
07/06/2021 22:03
Chorley, United Kingdom

Beginner

A good set of strings that suits my instrument

Pros: These are strings that suits my instrument and gives a clear, balanced tone.

Cons: The A string doesn’t stay in tune. I’ve never experienced this before!

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