Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 280 reviews
RRP:
£70.00
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from £49.99 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Purchase options

Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+ in stock
£52.98
Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+ in stock
£49.99
3/4 size
6 in stock
£54.37
1/2 size
4 in stock
£54.37
1/4 size
Despatch will be delayed
£54.37
1/8 size
1 in stock
£54.37

* 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, (all fractional sets will come with the aluminium wound E). 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 removable ball to take out 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")

Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.

Specifications

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

Customer reviews:

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Oxford, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Solid, reliable strings with a nice sound.

Pros: Good quality, reliable strings with nice sound

Cons: None.

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Bideford, United Kingdom

Professional

good sound at a moderate price

Pros: Very reliable ..never had a false or faulty one ,and they last well ...good sound at moderate price

Cons: no cons

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Dublin, Ireland

Professional

Good value reliable strings

Pros: Reasonably priced reliable strings that play in quickly

Cons: Nothing negative to say

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Beginner

Excellent Customer service.

Pros: Arrived promptly and in time for tutor to fit them for next lesson. I didn't expect them to come as quickly.

Cons: Nothing

Other: I will be using you again for other violin essentials.

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SANDWICH, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

good service and strings good on both fiddles

Pros: Easy play and tone

Cons: no cons

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Ullapool, United Kingdom

Beginner

Firet time with this supplier, would use the again

Pros: Long-lasting, good tone, good price, quick delivery.

Cons: nil

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Somerset, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good. Worth the money for a beginner.

Pros: These really do help me sound less like a strangled cat! Impressed.

Cons: Sadly, they don't help me play better, but they do help me WANT to play better!

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Mellieha, Malta

Keen Amateur

satisfied

Pros: liked them a lot

Cons: the strings were not in a box as a set but individuals

Other: will buy again

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Sheffield S11 7PH, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

See above

Pros: They always seem to be reliable.

Cons: Nothing that I am aware of after several years of use.

Other: I sent for a replacement set that I shall not use until my present ones are finished so it is difficult to write a review about them

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Canterbury , United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

An excellent buy

Pros: Dominants are so reliable; once they have settled in they stay in tune no matter what! And they last a long time too.

Cons: Nothing I don't like about them.

Other: Very good price from The String Zone, and very fast efficient service too.

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