Pros: These strings are durable and have great sound quality
Cons: Some are packaged and placed on shelves for retail, causing wear
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this product because out of all the brands of strings I have tried the Thomastik Dominant Violin String Sets have the most value for the price
The quality of sound that comes out of a violin depends on the quality of the strings placed on it. My Experience I have played the violin for almost ten years and have tested almost all brands of strings at one time or another. With all the practicing I do, I need something that lasts, that is durable, and that will accommodate hours of practice. The Thomastik Dominant Violin Strings have proved to be the best strings I have ever placed on my violin. They last up to a year when others last only a few months, some even mere weeks. Results The best results came from the dominant strings that were not coiled in a small package but placed in a tube which can be bought at almost any store that distributes strings. I have had these strings last up to nearly two years at one time. Quality These strings that are straight in the tubes are freshly made and have not been sitting in a package on the shelf for a couple of years. The wear on the strings is already lessened before you even get them. They are easily placed on the violin and come in all sizes. They even have loops or balled ends for the different styles of tail pieces on violins. Comparison Other product names like Pirastro and Helicore sell their strings cheap for about $20-$40 a set hoping to get customers to buy them when in fact, if you pay a little extra for the Dominant brand, you get better quality, a nicer sound, and more durability. You can often find the strings on sale for up to half the marked price which is around $80 for all four strings in the tubes and $60 for the packaged strings. Conclusion Recommended for all string players, beginning and advanced.
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