Dominant Violin String, A
By Thomastik
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Full size, Medium tension
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£13.14 | |
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3/4 size, Medium
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1/2 size, Medium
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1/4 size, Medium
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1/8 size, Medium
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Full size, High tension (Stark)
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Full size, Low tension (Light)
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* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
The original and best known synthetic cored string. Regarded as the reference standard for this type of string. Well adapted to give excellent playing properties on any instrument.
Dominant strings give a warm and clear sound which closely approximates to a traditional covered gut string. Tonally stable and easy to play on they suitable for all players beginner to professional.
Available in three tensions in full size and medium tension in fractional sizes. Aluminium wound on a multi-strand synthetic core.
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
- 1/8 to full size
- Aluminium on synthetic core. Cat. no.131
- Three tensions (full size)
- Ball end
- Made in Austria
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Customer reviews:
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Beginner
The Dominant set is let down by the ‘A’ string...
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Dominant strings - as a complete set – are quite rightly the popular choice of ‘universal’ synthetic core string that suits most instruments and most players’ needs. Reliable in tuning stability and tone and reasonable in price – however, badly let down in my opinion by the construction quality of the ‘A’ string….
Cons: A quick read of the other reviews, a search of the internet or even just ask other players and everyone always says the same thing - good strings, but the ‘A’ string unwinds quickly after use and doesn’t last long! Why, oh why then does Thomastik not actually DO something about it then! Clearly there is a construction problem with the A’s for this to be such a commonly experienced problem with so many different users and on so many different instruments – this can’t all be a usage or fitting problem or even sweaty fingers as is usually blamed. I congratulate Thomastik overall on a good string – overall the set is great, but don’t rest on your laurels, things can always be improved – a problem has been identified by your customers – please do look into how this can be remedied unless you’re quite content to be forever known as the ‘good set but poor quality A’ brand of strings that is…
Other: This ‘A’ string is soooo frustrating! In terms of tuning and tone it’s great, but it unwinds at different points of the string spontaneously in next to no time! I won’t be getting replacement Dominant A’s again until they sort this out!
Keen Amateur
Heavier gauge Dominant A
5
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5
found the following review helpful
Pros: This works much better on my fiddle than the standard Dominant A string. Louder, clearer and altogether stronger sound. Also less inclined to sound a bit on the scratchy side with my playing. All violins are different but this string certainly suits mine. I've never mixed sets of strings before but would recommend experimenting. I now use the standard Dominant G and D strings, the heavier gauge A and the Kaplan/d'Addario Golden Spiral 'Solo' E string, which is much better than the standard Dominant E
Cons: Nothing
Other: Thanks String zone for the advice and usual efficient service
Keen Amateur
Dominant Violin Strings
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4
found the following review helpful
Pros: I've used Dominant strings for several years and I am really happy with the G D and A although I do now use Pirastro Gold Label for the E string as it goes really well with the Dominant strings but I think it has a richer tone.
Cons: None.
Beginner
Great choice - poor process
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found the following review helpful
Pros: choice of strings available
Cons: Why it took 5 days to actually process the shipment. If it was processed on the same day, first class, there wouldn't be a necessity to have to pay for faster shipping.
Beginner
Lively sound and great value for money.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I like the bright sound on my fiddle and what to me seems like a good response. Also once tuned they stay tuned (except in large temperature changes - which is understandable. Great value.
Cons: I play in open air and in pubs - they tend to deteriorate quickly under these (not ideal) conditions.
Other: This was a replacement A to make up the set.
Keen Amateur
Beginner
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