Dominant Violin Strings SET

Description

Dominant violin strings are the most popular and respected synthetic strings on the market. These were the first synthetic core strings that sold in great numbers and changed conceptions about what could be expected of a violin string. They have a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core string for the tonal warmth and feel of gut but rather more like steel strings, they are impervious to changes in humidity, allowing for stable tuning and long life. The sound is smooth, clear and rich in overtones. Dominant strings, widely recognized as “the reference standard”, are legendary for distinctive tone and playability.

Dominant strings have many options to allow them to be fitted to a wide variety of instruments. There is a choice of E string made with chromesteel (stainless steel) or Aluminium wound. Very briefly the Chromesteel has a brighter, bigger sound but is more prone to whistling; whereas the Aluminium wound version is less likely to whistle but with a deeper tone. This latter version is often recommended for beginners. The D string comes as either aluminium or silver wound. It is said that silver is brighter and bigger sounding, but on balance you have to experiment with your particular instrument as some violins don’t seem to get on well with one kind of winding but are exceptional with another. The full size set are available in three tensions, Low-Medium-High, to allow further flexibility. If in doubt order medium tension as this is suitable for most instruments.

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