Dominant (Thomastik Infeld)
Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set - 4/4 size - Silver D, Steel Ball End E
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Dominant Strings
Thomastik Dominant, or simply called Dominant strings possess a warm, round sound quality, are extremely durable, and have a fast, easy response; usually right from the moment you put them on your instrument. This has made them one of the most popular strings for almost every violinist and violist, intermediate level to professional. Many teachers recommend them to their students over brighter steel strings because of the warmth and depth of the sound they generate.
Instrument: Violin
String Type: Set
Size: 4/4
Gauge: Medium
E String: Solid steel, Ball End
A String: Aluminum wound over a perlon core
D String: Silver wound over a perlon core
G String: Silver wound over a perlon core
String Tonal Profile:
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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Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set - 4/4 size - Silver D, Steel Ball End E
I've been a longtime Dominant player, using them ever since my undergrad violin instructor turned me onto them a couple decades ago. I've only recently been tempted to dip my toes into the world of alternatives, and what I've found thus far is that while other sets can certainly offer something Dominants can't, especially in terms of soloistic clarity and power, these are still a well-rounded set that can certainly provide some of those soloistic qualities with the right coaxing, but is also much easier to blend into a section sound. I prefer the set with the silver D, and am pairing these strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E in "Stark" gauge, which really sings and brings out a bit more clarity on the lower strings. As always, Shar's service is excellent and dependable.
I was immediately pleased upon hearing the tone and quality of these strings. Fabulous purchase!
Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set - 4/4 size - Silver D, Steel Ball End E
Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set - 4/4 size - Silver D, Steel Ball End E
