Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 270 reviews
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£61.76
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Purchase options

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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Carole
18/06/2014 20:26
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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Vanessa
30/04/2014 23:18
birmingham, United Kingdom

Beginner

lovely warm tone wish i'd bought them sooner!

Pros: Bought these strings to replace the awful set I purchased (because they were cheap from elsewhere - they are called resonance and have gone in the bin and I wouldn't recommend them at all) and these dominant strings sing beautifully and have alovely warm tone a pleasure to hear my daughter play again. My daughter is grade 5 on the violin.

Cons: N/a

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Felicity
31/03/2014 18:18
Portishead, United Kingdom

Beginner

Lovely strings!

Pros: Lovely mellow strings. They've made a real difference to my daughter's playing.

Cons: none

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David
13/03/2014 20:12
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great service and well delivered.

Pros: Well recommended

Cons: Maybe don't have the brightness of piratei

Other: None will reserve judgement

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Paul
18/02/2014 06:33
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Beginner

5 star service

Pros: Excellent product . Delivered fast

Cons: None

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Paul
06/02/2014 10:22
Wigan, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good Quality

Pros: Good quality and a nice rich sound

Cons: E string sound

Other: N/A

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Martin
01/02/2014 15:15
Bridge of Weir, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good deal at the time

Pros: Great price during offer period. Very quick service. Nice tone with my violin

Cons: None

Other: Great offer

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Kit
28/01/2014 16:33
Fontaine Chalendray, France

Beginner

The very best strings for beginner and above

Pros: Probably the very best strings for the beginner (and others above). Soft, warm and less likely to squeak. Lovely tones. A good set to have in your case.

Cons: What's not to like!

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Tyler
20/01/2014 20:32
Forres, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Great quality strings, fair price!

Pros: I love, love, LOVE these strings! Fairly priced and the quality is worth it! Perfect for all playing types. If you need anymore persuading - Sarah Chang uses them on occasions, they used to be her favourite strings!

Cons: They can get worn out quite quickly which means having to keep purchasing them every few months!

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Peter
17/01/2014 13:02
Keighley, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

The String Zone are great.

Pros: No comment re. the strings.

Cons: No comment.

Other: The String Zone did a great job by accepting my return without question. My fault for ordering the wrong strings.

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