Pirastro Tonica Violin Strings, SET

By Pirastro

4.7 from 142 reviews
RRP:
£44.42
Our price:
£30.59 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Purchase options

Full size
12 in stock
£30.59
3/4 & 1/2 size
7 in stock
£30.59
1/4 & 1/8 size
3 in stock
£30.59

* 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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Eridge, United Kingdom

Beginner

Cheap and good, but not great

Pros: Cheap, not too high tension and good for digging in with my bow, whatever that is. (I'm a fiddler, so don't know too many violin terms.)

Cons: A bit sharp on the A and E strings.

Other: So I went back to using Tziganes

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Shoreham-By-Sea, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

I'll stick with Dominants

Pros: Inexpensive

Cons: I tried these as a lower cost alternative to using Dominants. But unfortunately they are not for me. The sound is dull and significantly inferior to Dominants.

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Gourock, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Good strings

Pros: I can't say anything bad about these strings. I usually jump from these to Dominant's and back again depending on the deal. I don't notice a great deal of difference but maybe those listening do.

Cons: None

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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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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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Fareham, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Excellent value

Pros: I really like Pirastro strings and fitted these to a student's violin to replace really poor quality steel strings. The difference in tone quality was remarkable especially when using Pirastro Tonica rosin. The price is good and they can easily improve an entry level violin.

Cons: None

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Fareham, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Perfect strings for al levels of playing

Pros: Good quality sound and stable tuning.

Cons: None

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Elgin, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Fantastic product and service. Thank you.

Pros: Great tone. Bright in a good way but with the woody sound we all love. Settle in pretty quick. Very long lasting. No squeaking on the E string. Minimal paper packaging. Funky red and white at the ball end and colour coded at the other. Great price for a synthetic.

Cons: Absolutely nothing!

Other: The string zone do free delivery and my order arrived before I had blinked. A fully satisfied customer here!

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Kings Lynn, United Kingdom

Beginner

none

Pros: Good strings

Cons: None

Other: none

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Beauly, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

As far as I can tell, they're good.

Pros: Nice sound. Great Value.

Cons: None

Other: Haven't been playing long enough or tried enough sets of strings to give an educated opinion, but they sound a lot better than the factory strings on my Stentor cony.

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