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My information below relates specifically to violin strings but can sometimes be used as a guide for choosing viola and cello strings. Remember to change your strings at least once a year as they stretch, thin-out and lose their tone quality much sooner than you think.
If your violin tends to sound too bright or metallic with your current strings, try warmer sounding, gut-core strings. If you have trouble producing a full sound then perhaps you need to try strings with a brighter sound such as steel-wound or synthetic-core.
Experiment and mix and match string types too, you might just find that a combination of strings works best for you. Contact me for prices on individual strings.
Other sets are available on request.
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Blue InfeldSynthetic |
Blue produces a bright, clear tone. Very short break-in period. Soft and long lasting. I've never known them to fray on the A-string (such as Thomastic Dominants) and they out live many other strings in this price range. These strings are excellent for violinists who play classical and fiddle music. An affordable alternative to Eva Pirazzi. *Fiddleheads Violins Pick* |
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Red InfeldSynthetic |
Red set produces a dark sound. Good for overly bright instruments. Very short break-in period. A more affordable alternative to Obligato.
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DominantSynthetic |
Popular set with players for many years. Brilliant, responsive sound. Slow break-in period but holds a tune well later. E-string has very bright timbre, try a Blue Infeld or Pirastro Gold or Olive E instead if it's to bright for your violin. |
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Pirastro |
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Evah PirazziHandmade Synthetic |
A virtuoso string: Intense and brilliant with wide range of dynamic and soloistic play. Outstanding quick response and delicate nuances within the pianissimo range. Soft and immediately playable. (Rhiannon thinks they are a bit tough on soft fingertips for the first couple of days but it's reminder we need to practice more!) Resistant to changes in temperature and humidity; enormous stability in tone. All strings are tuned for optimal set harmony. *Rhiannon uses these strings on her best violins and her own instruments* |
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ObligatoHandmade Synthetic |
A virtuoso string: Big soloistic and powerful tonal volume. Warm sound characteristics, brilliant, clear and focused, yet reacts at most sensible impulses. Resistant to changes in temperature and humidity; enormous stability in tone. Soft and immediately playable. Tuned for optimal set harmony. |
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Olive E |
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Gold E |
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D' Addario |
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HelicoreSynthetic |
Multi-Strand twisted steel core strings are superb for the advanced and professional players. Small string diameter provides quick bow response. Special manufacturing techniques create a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Best on darker sounding instruments. Excellent for electric instruments using Piezo T pickups. |
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PreludeSteel |
A solid steel core string that is excellent for beginner students on a budget. Durable and not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Excellent string for rental instruments and electric violins with PiezoT and magnetic pickups. Bright but without the nasty shrill sound of traditional steel strings. Easy to bow. *Fiddleheads' young beginner student pick* |
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Savarez |
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Corelli CrystalSynthetic |
*The string I use on all my used violins. Also the string I upgrade my student outfits with for $30Cdn.Perlon core string. A far more affordable alternative to Thomastic Dominants with just as much clarity and richness. Excellent string for a beginning to intermediate student who wants a good perlon core string. *Fiddleheads Violins Pick* |
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