Dominant Violin String, A

By Thomastik

4.6 from 88 reviews
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Full size, Medium tension
99+ in stock
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3/4 size, Medium
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10 in stock
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1/8 size, Medium
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6 in stock
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* 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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Anne
12/08/2013 18:57
Ferndown, United Kingdom

Beginner

Dominant Strings can be relied on to stay tuned
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I always buy Dominant A, D and G strings because they stay in tune well.

Cons: The downside of Dominant A strings that thety only last for about six months. Perhaps I play too much!

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Alison
09/07/2013 17:01
Cardigan, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Pleased
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Very happy with strings and delivery

Cons: None

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Sara
09/05/2013 17:22
Newtown, United Kingdom

Professional

No nonsense,straight forward,string and the shop!
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Very reliable,responsive strings,the modest price belies the good quality.Years ago Dominant strings seemed to be viewed in the'school quality'category but they have outperformed their more expensive rivals in my opinion.

Cons: no cons.

Other: The heavy gauge I requested and easily obtained from The String Zone is perhaps an unusual choice and usually hard to come by in standard music shops.

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Caroline
26/12/2012 17:46
Poole, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good service - would use the string zone again
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: It arrived in good time, and was the exact item I had ordered.

Cons: Nothing.

Other: Fast efficient service - arrived very quickly. thank you.

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Sophia
29/02/2012 10:24
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Helpful, informative and speedy musical service
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Consistent tone, reliable quality.

Cons: There's nothing I don't like about the Dominant A string.

Other: I found your website info as to string choice really helpful and informative. Your postal service was great too. I needed the strings quickly, and I received the strings quickly - also at a better price than locally. Thanks, String Zone, I shall continue to use you in future for all my musical needs.

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Gwyneth
24/01/2011 11:41
LIVINGSTON, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good strings needn't cost a lot
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: I find they give good tonal quality. They stay in tune far better than other strings that I have tried and they don't cost the earth.

Cons: Can't think of any cons.

Other: They came very quickly.

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Mr.Murphy
28/05/2014 01:59
Gloucester, United Kingdom

Beginner

Pleasing sound as always from a Dominant string.
0 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Nice sweet sound.

Cons: Nothing not to like about Dominant strings.

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Peter
04/03/2013 18:09
London, United Kingdom

Professional

DONT BUT THESE
0 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Nothing - dreadful strings

Cons: Horrible sound and wolf notes

Other: Rubbish strings

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