Pirastro Tonica Violin Strings, SET
By Pirastro
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Purchase options
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Full size
99+
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£28.51 | |
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3/4 & 1/2 size
12
in stock
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£28.51 | |
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1/4 & 1/8 size
4
in stock
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£28.51 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
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
Customer reviews:
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Beginner
First class violin strings
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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
Teacher
Keen Amateur
Top class and at a decent price.
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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
Keen Amateur
For half size violin, go for Pirastro Tonica.
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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).
Beginner
Teacher
Professional
Strong, Vibrant Sound
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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
Keen Amateur
A good choice
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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.
Beginner
Bemused by the general ratings
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Cheap...
Cons: Do not stay tuned from session to session Tinny raucous sound Thin, almost no tactile feedback NOT a Dominant replacement
Other: I bought a set of these on the basis of the reviews here, seemed like they were a keenly priced substitute for Dominants. I have been using Dominants from Grade 1 and I am going back to them for Grade 5 and up. My current violin is just a nice beginner (Hidersine Giovanni), has a nice warm tone when played with Dominants. Sounds like a scratchy vinyl record with Tonicas. First time I have replaced a set of strings before they were even close to extinction but what a relief.
Keen Amateur
Good service, good quality and good price.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Good sound, settled in quickly. Bought to restring my violin to give to my granddaughter. The pirastro gold A & D were breaking too often for her to deal with.
Cons: The ball ends were too thick to use with the adjusters. There were no indications that there might be different thicknesses so I have to buy another set, probably from a shop where I can try them. The adjusters are new, perhaps I will change them instead!
Other: I haven't bought new strings for a long time so was pleasantly surprised at your price.
