Pirastro Tonica Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.7 from 134 reviews
RRP:
£39.23
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£27.00 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Purchase options

Full size
16 in stock
£27.00
3/4 & 1/2 size
8 in stock
£27.00
1/4 & 1/8 size
3 in stock
£27.00

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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Description

'New Formula' quality student string similar to Dominant with the benefit of a silver D. Medium tension, ball end only. For loop end E please order each string separately.

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

  • Synthetic core strings.
  • E - Silvery steel
  • A - Aluminium on Perlon
  • D - Silver on Perlon
  • G - Silver on Perlon
  • Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:

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Alessandro
25/03/2013 19:21
Dublin, Ireland

Keen Amateur

Very good quality strings for the price
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Very good quality strings for the price, sits "in the middle" under every aspect and is just right - brightness, tension and volume. They are better than Dominant for me - both for tone - open, rich and "silvery" - and tension (slighlty higher than Dominant). I'd say it probably suits lots of different instruments. For sure it suits mine (a modern Guarnieri model).

Cons: Quite long settling period (kept re-tuning for 3 days, especially the A string)

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roger
13/02/2013 16:51
crawley, United Kingdom

Beginner

worries about durability,,
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Took a while to settle...sweet tone..very responsive.very prompt delivery.

Cons: a string showing stress signs after a month.

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Don
19/10/2012 16:01
Enfield, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

I'd recommend it to everyone :-)
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Great sound and softer to the touch.

Cons: The sound sort of changes after a week or so of using

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Assaf
11/10/2012 12:59
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good , but could be better
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: None

Cons: None

Other: My experience is that these strings neither feel nor sound as good as their rival: Dominant. Maybe it's the violin and maybe it's my ear, but I'm definitely going back to Dominant.

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Paw
10/05/2012 09:03
Struer, Denmark

Grade 8+

Good at the price
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Easy to play string. Easily setup and keep tune pretty good. Very good string at the price.

Cons: Sounds a bit "scratzy" and closed..... but maybe it´s getting better when playing more.

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Magdalena
29/04/2012 23:02
London, United Kingdom

Beginner

great strings at a great price
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: I am very happy with these strings. I have used only G, and E strings so far and I am very pleased with their quality. The sound is very pleasant and warm. It looks like they will serve for a good while. And the price is great too...

Cons: Can't think of any.

Other: These are my first strings I have ever bought after the strings that came with my violin started to brake. I will be happy to buy it again in the future :-)

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Maggie
25/02/2011 14:44
Halstead, United Kingdom

Beginner

The sound, the feel and the price is very good.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: This is a very nice set of strings at a very reasonable price, bought for an old 3/4 violin. They feel silky under the fingers.

Cons: They have taken a little while to settle in but I'm not sure how much practice my pupil does.

Other: Arrival of the set of strings came very quickly.

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David
25/02/2011 10:26
Horam, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Sound quality excellent.
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: These strings improved the sound quality dramatically of my rather cheap, old and battered violin. I would certainly recommend this set to others I and intend to use these strings again next time.

Cons: The full price, (without special offers etc), is rather high for my limited funds, - but you do get what you pay for.

Other: Very good, quick, accurate service from thestringzone.

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Neil
16/03/2024 12:26
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Excellent strings at a nice price

Pros: Super value and they suit one of my fiddles that is a bit fussy about what strings it will tolerate. An excellent alternative to some of the more expensive strings, without compromising on tone or quality. not yet sure of their durability but seem fine after a month or so. Recommended if you want a quality sound without breaking the bank.

Cons: They do take a bit longer than average to settle in as they stretch over the first few days but not likely to be a problem for most.

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Richard
20/02/2024 09:37
Laxey, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

good quality and value.Fast delivery.

Pros: Tonal and bright. seem to suit my fiddle well.good price.

Cons: None

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