Dominant Pro (Thomastik Infeld)
Dominant Pro Violin String Set 4/4 Size
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Introducing the Thomastik Dominant Pro Violin Strings, a new and improved version of the original classic, designed for the modern professional performer.
Exceptionally powerful compared to classic Dominant
Good balance of brilliance & warmth
Broad range of sound colors
Warmer and broader than PIs with less tension
Supports the radiance of the instrument
Reacts immediately with a focused sound core
A sound that fills the room
Bell-like tonal character
High resistance to bow pressure
Suitable for soloists, orchestra and fiddle playing.
Very high dynamic level (can be played very quietly and very loudly)
Instrument: Violin
String Type: SET
Size: 4/4
Gauge: Medium
E String: Tin Plated over Steel Core, Removable Ball End
A String: Aluminum Wound over Synthetic Core
D String: Silver Wound over Synthetic Core
G String: Silver Wound over Synthetic Core
Please inspect your strings immediately upon receipt. Installed strings are not returnable unless they break within the first 30 days after purchase.
30-Day String Return Policy
Unopened strings may be returned within 30 days so that we may supply all our customers with the freshest possible strings. Because of tonal qualities of each instrument are unique we cannot accept string returns for reasons of tone including false strings.
If you have any questions about this product's warranty or to make a return please contact our Customer Service Department at 800.248.7427 or email us at cc@sharmusic.com
In 1919 violin maker Dr. Franz Thomastik and civil engineering specialist Otto Infeld founded the company, invented the steel string and caused a revolution in the music world. Suddenly the conventional gut string was challenged by a new string with the highest quality of tone, precision and reliability. It was received enthusiastically by virtuosi across the world.
The string makes the music. The diversity and beauty of the musical timbre depend upon, on the one hand, the type of material used for the core and on the other hand, the material spun around the core. For a perfect sound, Thomastik-Infeld has consistently chosen steel and nylon as the string core material for bowed and plucked instruments.
The highest standards are guaranteed by ongoing research in Thomstik-Infeld's own research lab engaging a team of highly specialized technicians. However, tone perfection is achieved primarily by the delicate touch of fingers and the highly qualified staff in the workshops: Every string at Thomastik-Infeld is wound and checked by hand.
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Customer Reviews
I normally use Evah’s, but wanted to give these a try. On my 1780 tyrolean:
G: clear with some overtones. Not as ringing as Evah, especially in the stratosphere.
Silver D: awesome. Better than standard Evah’s. This could be my new string choice for D.
A: weak. Clear difference in tone/projection. Not terrible…just weak.
E: the 10 minute struggle to remove the attached ball was worth it. This E rings in a good way. Clear projection in the stratosphere
This was my first venture back to dominant strings since high school. Overall, I was impressed with the silver D and E, and could tolerate the G. The A was abnormally weak on my violin.
I’d give these a try, keeping in mind that they may not be as balanced as Evah’s (tho I like that the tension isn’t as high).
Since purchasing my instrument, I've experimented with different strings and now can certainly say these are the best! Really loud but warm
The E right off the bat I didn't like. It was very midrange heavy and did not have much "shine" to it. It was very focused and forward and ear piercing. Dull and lifeless, but it felt great and didn't have much bow noise. A started out hollow and metallic sounding but after a short time it broke in and turned into a string I liked. I really like it 4th position and up- the sound rounds out and it communicates vibrato well. However, the first position notes are a little too thin for me. D is pretty similar- started out hollow and metallic like the A, but less so. I found the D and A to be great strings, if a little thin at times. The G is a different story. The main issue I have is that the position playing (4th+) gets very focused, cold, lifeless, bow noisy, and sounded choked if played lightly. The E string I can see working out for some players, but the G was such a disappointment. For this reason I wouldn't recommend this set.
