Dominant Violin Strings, SET

By Thomastik

4.8 from 270 reviews
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£61.76
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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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David
20/01/2012 08:41
Market Harborough, United Kingdom

Professional

I will use this service again.
7 out of 10 found the following review helpful

Pros: Reliable and long-lasting.

Cons: Nothing

Other: Unbelievably quick delivery (12 hours or so)

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gillian
31/07/2017 13:43
Wirral, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good standard strings, apart from the E.
3 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: As expected, the usual standard Dominant strings at a good price. I have not used many other makes but these suit me.

Cons: I am not too fond of the E string and usually replace it with something less bright to match the rest of the set. I believe a lot of people do this, so maybe they could introduce an option in the set.

Other: Great service again from String Zone.

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Mohammed
14/01/2017 23:36
Dumfries, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Good
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: I'm trying different sets at the moment and the Dominants are a tried and tested favourite. Good service from the stringzone as usual!

Cons: The E string is a little shrill on my instrument

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Philip
05/12/2016 18:54
STROUD, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Violin strings which aren't made out of cats.
4 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: I have been playing Tomastik Dominant violin strings for over forty years. Obviously, I have now got chronic arthritis in my left elbow which means I can't extend my arm fully and which basically hurts all the time, but you can't blame this on Irish fiddle music entirely. The great thing about this set of violin strings is that there are four of them, which is exactly the number the violin needs. It is important to remember that the thin one goes at one end and the fat one at the other end. A violin is not a ukulele.

Cons: The top e string is always a problem with Tomastik Dominants. It doesn't quite balance in tone or volume and when it gets even a teeny bit worn it is harder to tune exactly. I always buy a Wondertone solo E and keep the TD as a reserve. Always keep your old strings. In an emergency they will tune up more reliably than a new one which wants to stretch like a yoga teacher before getting down to any work.

Other: I bought my violin in Tetbury but the best one I ever played was in a workshop in the via Giulia in Rome. It cost 20,000 euros.

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DR
06/02/2012 22:33
Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good reliable string
4 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: Reliable sound, play in easily, last for good length of time

Cons: Nothing really

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Kate
24/11/2021 19:48
Blandford Forum , United Kingdom

Professional

Reliable strings
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Put this set of strings on a modern Rumanian (cheap)instrument and they transformed the sound.

Cons: None

Other: Great value for money, reliable strings.

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Robert
10/07/2019 10:37
London, United Kingdom

Professional

Stable and reliable sound!
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Stable and projected sound compared to gut strings in environments where there is temperature fluctuations.

Cons: None

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Grazyna
05/12/2018 12:57
Brighton, United Kingdom

Professional

Good quality with balanced tone.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: The Thomastik Dominant strings are, in my opinion and experience as a performer and teacher, the most reliable strings. They produce a very good sound and are very hard to break. Their tonal quality is well balanced and may be suitable for all kinds of instruments, old and modern ones.

Cons: None

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Julie
22/08/2018 08:14
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Teacher

Very good quality of tone & value for money.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I have used Dominant violin strings for decades now & always find the last ver well, they stay in tune & produce a lovely sound. I use them on both of my violins, with the more refined tone of my orchestral instrument & with the more robust sound of my Romanian teaching/folk music violin. I think they are good value.

Cons: They need sometime to play in, depending on how much playing you do.

Other: I find String Zone very efficient in despatching my strings & they were competitively priced.

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Edwin
07/12/2016 12:30
Bath, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Decent strings, reasonable price.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Reasonable price Quick service Decent performance

Cons: can't be blank

Other: I've used Dominant strings pretty much exclusively for several years and I'm happy with them.

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