Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set, Steel E, 1/16 Size

Name: Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set, Steel E, 1/16 Size
Brand: Thomastik
Price: 53.5 USD
Availability: InStock

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$53.50excluding VAT

Estimated delivery to you: 27th Nov. - 2nd Dec.

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If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Gutlike sound without the disadvantages
Synthetic cores for durable tuning stability
String variations to suit all players and instruments
Comprehensive sizing increases accessibility for all

Thomastik Dominant Violin String Set, Steel E, 1/16 Size Overview

Thomastik Dominant violin strings have a full and mellow sound that's rich in overtones. These strings are designed to bring you all the timbral qualities of traditional gut strings with none of the drawbacks and all of the advantages offered by modern string-making. The strings radiate sound with none of the metallic qualities that are often heard in metal strings. A further advantage of modern string making that Dominants possess is their extreme resistance to temperature change, meaning that these strings will retain their tuning even in the most trying of conditions.

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Materials chosen carefully

The materials can have a great effect on the sound a string produces. This is why string makers will design their strings to produce certain timbres or to complement certain instruments. Dominants are no exception, the E string features a carbon steel core with aluminium winding. This winding darkens the sound, reducing shrillness and improving the bow response making this an enjoyable string to play. The remainder of the strings feature a synthetic core, synthetic cores are often used for their similarity in tone to gut while not suffering from the tuning instability, lack of durability and less good projection that gut strings tend to have.

Sizing your strings

These strings are available in sizes from full size (4/4) all the way down to 1/16 size. Such a variety is quite uncommon on strings often seen in professional circles and makes these strings accessible to all players. Thomastik stresses the importance of getting the correct size and recommends you check your instrument's measurements before purchasing your strings. Thomastik measures their strings according to vibrating string length.

Measuring this is simple, you measure from the nut (top of the fingerboard) to where the strings meet the bridge. This is the length of the string that freely vibrates so, therefore, is the vibrating string length. Fortunately, as a violin, your instrument should more or less match up to Thomastik's measurements as the violin sizes are more uniform than the other string instruments.

Alternative string options available

You may find that certain materials have a nicer sound or complement your instrument better. Fortunately, the Dominant range comes with some alternative string types that may suit your preferences. If your instrument is naturally dark sounding already then the stainless steel unwound E string may be a good option. Unwound E strings tend to produce a brighter tone which can complement darker instruments excellently. A set is also available with this particular string in it instead of the aluminium wound E string.

A tin-plated E string is also available, this isn't as dark sounding as the aluminium wound E string but is darker than the unwound E string. Perfect if you're seeking a slightly darker sounding E string on a darker sounding instrument.

The Dominant 4/4 size D strings also feature a silver wound variation. Silver produces a darker sound than aluminium and has a slightly slower bow response, this is why silver is seen on the G string in this range. The silver D string is ideal for brighter instruments where the aluminium D string would be too overpowering compared to the other strings.

What's in this set?

E String, Steel
A String
D String
G String

What's at Gear4music?

String sets

With stainless steel E string (also available individually)
With aluminium wound E string (also available individually)

Strings only available separately

Steel E strings
- 1/4 - medium
- 1/8 - medium
Aluminium wound E strings, loop end
Tin plated E string
- 4/4 - medium
Silver wound D strings

Specifications

Size: 4/4
Vibrating string length: 21.5cm (8.5")
Core:
- E: Stainless steel
- A, D and G: Synthetic core
Winding/plating:
- E: None
- A and D: Aluminium wound
- G: Silver wound
Tension: Mittel (medium) - 15.7kg
- E: 5.2kg
- A: 3.8kg
- D: 3.0kg
- G: 3.7kg
End type (all strings): Ball End
Tailpiece end silk colour:
- E: Violet
- A: Stone
- D: Shamrock
- G: Butterscotch
Peg end silk colour (all strings): Violet