Optima Goldbrokat Violin E String, Steel
By Optima
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24 Ball (extra low tension)
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24 Loop - (extra low tension)
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25 ball (low tension)
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25 loop (low tension)
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26 loop (medium tension)
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26 ball (medium tension)
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27 loop (high tension)
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27 ball (high tension)
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28 Loop (extra high tension)
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28 Ball (extra high tension)
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Description
Formerly Lenzner Goldbrokat E.
World famous and extremely effective E string, unique tone, wide choice of gauge.
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Specifications
- Extra light; 0,24mm (6.2KP)
- Light: 0,25mm (6.8KP)
- Medium: 0,26mm (7.4KP)
- Hard: 0,27mm (8.0KP)
- Extra-hard: 0,28mm (8.6KP)Gauge = diameter in mm.
- Plain carbon steel.
- Made in Germany.
Customer reviews:
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Professional
Grade 8+
horrible
Pros: Initially it's as good as any E string. Didn't whistle.
Cons: Very quickly went downhill. There was a huge problem with its pitch - open and plucked it was a quarter tone flatter than when bowed, and when stopped it was very, very flat. If I wanted to play D and A on the A and E strings, I had to finger the D with my ring finger then finger Bb on the E string with my little finger!
Other: I've abandoned it it for Prims.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Sounds nice, but whistles for me
Pros: Comes in 4 thicknesses 0.25-0.28mm. I calculated that each increment should increase the tension by about 8%. I got one of each to compare, but have only tried the thinnest so far. Sounded nice on my recently-acquired French violin, which is quite bright-toned in the mid-upper register, but not that different from the one it came with (Larsen I think).
Cons: ALL plain steel E strings whistle for me on the open string, and this was the same, so I have gone back to my trusty D'Addario wound steel non-whistler.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Great string
Pros: Super string. Works well with my Passione Solo A, Oliv-Stiff D and G. Even though it doesn't blend in perfectly with the A, the extra power up top is great. It doesn't whistle much.
Cons: Doesn't appear to be as temperature stable as other E strings I've used.
Beginner
Very cheap and amazing value
Pros: Ridiculously cheap. Excellent sound.
Cons: On my violin this E string sounded a bit weak. I just replaced with a Kaplan Golden Spiral heavy gauge, which seems to have evened things out. NB - this is just my violin, I still recommend this string as well worth a try.
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Everyone should try these E strings...
Pros: Excellent string which far, far belies it's price. Sweet sound with no harshness yet with good projection. Almost no noticeable bedding in period..sounds great straight away and available in a variety of tensions. Also used the more expensive version and both are still excellent value. Down to taste I guess.
Cons: None
Teacher
A very good E string. Especially it is so cheap!
Pros: It settles on my violin instantly. The sounds is sweet and quite mellow. However, it delivers good amount of power. It is slightly quieter than my Larsen Tzigane G,D and A. I have previously tried Virtuoso E, Il Cannons E and Pirastro Wondertone E. The high register speaks very clearly and very easy to play. The tension is just right for my violin . I have struggled with playing the opening of Symphonie Espanole top E securely. I can now nail the top note everytime. I am very please with it as I can blame the equipment for once.
Cons: It is not a soloist E in my opinion . I don't think it can cut through a full orchestra like the Evah Pirazzi Gold E or Il Cannon E. I think it is a good choice for chamber music.
Other: I can now play the top E with ease and confident. :)
