Pirastro Tonica Violin Strings, SET
By Pirastro
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Full size
92
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£30.59 | |
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3/4 & 1/2 size
3
in stock
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£30.59 | |
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1/4 & 1/8 size
3
in stock
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£30.59 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
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
Customer reviews:
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Professional
Pirastro Tonica Strings sound great!
Pros: I like the tone of the Tonica strings, they have a good balance between bass, middle and treble, they feel good under the fingers, not stiff, but not too flexible either. The volume is strong, excellent for public performance and they are responsive to the power exerted upon them by the bow, in other words, they are responsive to the pressure and speed of the bow giving good dynamics. They last reasonably well too!
Cons: None, other than the price!
Other: The only criticism I have is when they have been on the fiddle for a few months of regular playing they lose the lower frequencies - the tone starts to sound 'thinner', so that is the time to change the strings.
Professional
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Amazing upgrade effect!
Pros: Amazing strings that have transformed the sound of my daughter's 1/4 size violin. I strongly recommend this for all budding violinists. It's not fair to expect children to learn on an instrument that can't be made to sound good. These strings bring resonance and richness.
Cons: None
Beginner
Keen Amateur
Beginner
Bright and bold.
Pros: Bright, crisp and bold. Huge improvement on standard strings that came with violin.
Cons: None
Other: Perhaps some may find these too bright but to be fair that could also be the violin or player. I would not describe them as a mellow sounding string. Overall pleased with the purchase and performance. Good fast service from string zone.
Professional
Good sounding Violin strings at a sensible price.
Pros: First, the price. They aren't shockingly expensive like some violin strings. The quality is very consistent, every set sounds like the last one, they wear in quickly, last well, I've never had one break and I make them work hard. I'm not a concert violinist, I'm a folk fiddler and play in a ceilidh band and for a folk dance team, this means that I play for four hours at a stretch, a test for any strings, and they last for about 4 to 6 months of regular work and practice.
Cons: They are strong in the middle and treble on my acoustic fiddle, giving a bright sound, I would like more warmth in the lower register, but, according to friends who have heard me perform, say my fiddle sounds well balanced across the strings so it may be that the fiddle sounds 'toppy' close up but ok further away, which is alright by me.
Other: I like them and am unlikely to change strings for a different brand.
Beginner
