Dominant Violin Strings, SET
By Thomastik
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Purchase options
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Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+
in stock
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£52.52 | |
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Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+
in stock
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£49.03 | |
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3/4 size
2
in stock
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£52.93 | |
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1/2 size
12
in stock
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£52.93 | |
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1/4 size
5
in stock
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£52.93 | |
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1/8 size
3
in stock
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£52.93 |
* 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.
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:
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Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Beginner
Upgraded from more basic strings
Pros: My first upgrade of strings having always used cheaper sets. They seem like a good next step and I haven't found there to be any issues with the E so far.
Cons: One very minor criticism - as a beginner, I found it a bit confusing to have the different colours on the loop-end rather than the peg end of the string. The peg end is uniformly purple with the loop-end multicoloured. The colours themselves are lovely muted shades and look nice together but it's taking some adjusting to when tuning my violin from the pegs.
Keen Amateur
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Professional
Yet another set of Dominants.
Pros: A good solid reliable set of strings
Cons: The price keeps rising. When I first bought a set they were £18 including vat. When they went to £22, I though expensive. Now look at them!!
Other: The string all violin players buy
Professional
As a set of strings, the Dominant is the best
Pros: I have always used Dominant strings, although I have tried others. However, the Dom E strings, for me, are not the best and, as I have reviewed previously, I presently much prefer the Westminster E string, although it does wear out sooner
Cons: The E string as noted above
