Dominant Violin Strings, SET
By Thomastik
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Purchase options
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Full Size, Aluminium Wound E (135)
99+
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£54.40 | |
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Full size, Plain Steel E (135B)
99+
in stock
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£50.82 | |
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3/4 size
8
in stock
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£54.82 | |
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1/2 size
10
in stock
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£54.82 | |
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1/4 size
6
in stock
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£54.82 | |
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1/8 size
3
in stock
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£54.82 |
* 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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Grade 8+
Highly recommended product and service.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I've been enjoying Donimant strings for many years - have tried a few others, but always go back to this brand.
Cons: There's nothing I don't like about Dominant strings.
Other: Strings were delivered super-quick!
Professional
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Nice strings nice tone!
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Synthetic core strings are a novelty for me having played for decades without breaking many strings. I put a complete new set on an old violin I bought on the internet and found that they gave a good sound and felt totally different when tuning due to greater elasticity. I am told this makes them much more like gut strings but as I have never used gut I could not say but I am considering putting some on my other violin.
Cons: Nothing yet.
Professional
Good general performance
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Good reliability and clean sound.
Cons: Cannot be expected to suit all styles of players.
Other: As a violin maker for more than 30 yrs, I have used Dominant for original instrument set-up as they are reliable and have always given a good sound with my instruments. I am not a player so it is for the individual performers to determine their own choice of strings to suit their styles and preferences
Keen Amateur
Satisfied Customer
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Tone quality is excellent and they settle down well
Cons: Not a complaint but I don't use the E-string as I prefer to use the Pirastro Gold Label E-string. I then have spare E-Strings to give to others.
Other: None
Beginner
Teacher
Good reliable set especially for those on a budget
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found the following review helpful
Pros: They are cheap and reliable for most standard of students. Many of my colleagues use them too as they are financially reasonable to replace. They settle quickly when new, are easy to tune and can be relied upon to stay in tune for long periods of time, which is useful for students who are not confident about tuning their own violin between lessons.
Cons: I find the range of tone and dynamics can be limited with these, especially if they are played and practised on regularly. Also, once they are old, they become virtually unplayable, whereas other strings just tend to lose their brilliance.
Beginner
Beginner
