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Excellent
Bought these as a replacement for the steel strings that came with my student grade violin. The sound of the steel strings was a bit too metallic for my taste and I wanted to see if replacing them with synthetics would make a difference. The short answer is: Yes. They sound which these synthetic strings produced the first time I put then on the violin was much brighter than the sound of the steel strings! I had read that there is a run-in period when the strings would sound a bit "metallic", but still I was a shocked to hear just how bright (metallic) they sounded. About a month later of moderate playing and the sound has mellowed considerably and I think it will mellow even more.
I would recommend these synthetic strings, especially at this price, as a decent way to move away from steel strings. Even the E string (which is steel) sounds much, much better than the steel E string of the original set.
I would recommend these synthetic strings, especially at this price, as a decent way to move away from steel strings. Even the E string (which is steel) sounds much, much better than the steel E string of the original set.
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A great synthetic for the price
It's a new formula from pirastro, and the price was really tempting for me to try these strings
To begin with, I would say that they are somewhere in the middle of the whole sound spectrum, not overly bright or not overly dark.
They have a warm sound associated with most synthetics, and especially at the very first days they have an apparent shinny edge. The silver D could be one of the best in the set, though they sound full and even across the strings
The E string could be one of the most stable in the market
They can pretty much compare with the Thomastik Dominant in my opinion, so if you like Dominants you could give these a try.
To begin with, I would say that they are somewhere in the middle of the whole sound spectrum, not overly bright or not overly dark.
They have a warm sound associated with most synthetics, and especially at the very first days they have an apparent shinny edge. The silver D could be one of the best in the set, though they sound full and even across the strings
The E string could be one of the most stable in the market
They can pretty much compare with the Thomastik Dominant in my opinion, so if you like Dominants you could give these a try.
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satisfied
Very good and nice strings
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FR
Ok!
Good sound and tone overall. Compared to dominants, they're less neutral and more "lively", though not really bright. The only gripe is they take a looooong time to settle in. It took about 3 weeks before the strings stopped losing a whole step each night.
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Nice strings but Dominant are better
The strings are bright and have a good resonance, but I prefer Dominant strings.
The Tonica strings did not seem to last as long and started to degrade in sound quality after 2 month.
The Tonica strings did not seem to last as long and started to degrade in sound quality after 2 month.
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RM
Very good
My limited knowledge of violin strings only allows me to review these on a price/quality basis. So, yes, they're great for the price :-)
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great string for intermediate students, excellent cost as well! overall, a great set of strings.
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Pirastro tonica
Great strings although they take a while to settle after being put on the instrument
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Good set of strings
The strings in this set are of good quality and gives a good and warm sound. Suitable for beginner to intermediate. Sounds good in softer playing, can have trouble projecting in louder dynamics. Good response in lower register, and speaks decently in the high register. Not shrill or sharp in any way. Will last quite long, but not for very harsh, extended playing. Great for its price range and for starting out.
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very good for intermediate player
i installed this strings , they are very powerful and suitable to give a warm violin the projection needed , they keep their sound for around 4 month of hard work and then start to loose their good intonation and quality , i Didn't like the G much as it is poor in quality but comparable to the price they are very good choice.
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