PI (Thomastik-Infeld)
Peter Infeld (PI) Violin A String with Synthetic Core Aluminum Winding Medium Gauge
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Peter Infeld Violin Strings
A revolution in tonal sound and color for the discerning musician, Peter Infeld (PI) strings produce a rich spectrum of sound colors, the perfect blend of power & elegance, and a wide dynamic range. The strings deliver instant bow response, as well as superior tuning ability. The soft left hand feeling brings out the best in you and your performance. Choose from Tin, Gold and the unique Platinum plated and thus very powerful E-strings, and the Aluminum or Silver wound D-strings to achieve a made-tomeasure sound for each individual instrument and player.Instrument: Violin
String Type: A
Size: 4/4
Gauge: Medium
A String: Aluminum wound on a synthetic 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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Customer Reviews
It is very good! I always buy the string on sharmusic, and I really like it. It has very fast delivery and bright sounds on the string. I will buy it again!
PI are excellent, very long lasting strings. They do have a short break-in period, at least on my violin, where they “grunt” a bit. This goes away in a couple days.
I play professionally, and have used Obligato, and Evah Pirrazi strings over the decades. I love the Obligato sound, but with stand partners that blast, they are just not loud enough. The Evah Pirazzi are super loud, and exceptionally shrill for the first couple weeks, and become false within three months or so. The PI strings are a good compromise. They have a pleasant sound, are loud enough, and are long lasting.
The PI Strings were 240 USD in 2020. In 2023, they are 131 USD. Why? Well, everyone, it turns out that the D, G, and E strings are fantastic. The best in the business. But A string is a dud. No resonance, no tone quality. You can't record, you can't play on a mike, unless you're somewhere where no one knows anything about a violin. 131 USD wasted (I bought the full set). The A String Is Total Crap. Next time, just go for a Vision Titanium Solo set, less cash, playable in studios, brilliant on mikes. At least those are reliable. I am absolutely furious with Shar Music for allowing substandard products to be listed and sold at such high prices. Sorry. This is not what I thought you were about. Until today, all my experience was positive. Talk about a waste of hard-earned savings!
Peter Infeld (PI) Violin A String with Synthetic Core Aluminum Winding Medium Gauge
