Violin Strings
We have violin strings in all sizes at a deep 18 - 36% discount. We offer a full selection of strings from all major brands (Pirastro, Thomastik, Dominant, SuperSensitive, D'Addario, and Becker) featuring gut, perlon / synthetic, and steel core strings.
Evah Pirazzi Gold are Pirastro’s new flagship violin string and have quickly become their most popular product. Evah Pirazzi are brighter and more powerful than most other synthetic core violin strings. Obligato and Evah Pirazzi remain a firm favourite with many orchestral violinists for the brilliant warm tone. Aricore, Tonica and Synoxa offer tonal variety for those who do not need the Power and brilliance of the Evah Pirazzi
A short history of violin strings.
Archaeological evidence suggests that, in the non-Western world, strings for bowed instruments were made from the muscle or connective tissue of water fowl in 10th century China, and from the intestines of young lions in 9th century Arabia. Violin strings were initially made from catgut (an etymological anomaly which does not refer to the intestines of domestic felines), and by the 17th century, sheep's gut was the preferred material in Europe. From the latter half of the 17th century, the G string was frequently wound with silver to achieve a more powerful sound; this technique is thought to have been invented in Bologna, Italy.
During the 19th century, the following set-up became popular: plain gut E and A, twisted gut D and G wound with copper, silver wire or silver-plated copper. Steel increasingly replaced gut for the E string, affording greater endurance and a larger sound. During the 20th century, the twisted gut D string was gradually superseded by gut with an aluminium winding.
Steel strings were developed in the late 19th century after the proliferation of the steel E string and the development of a more elastic woven core. String-makers began to wind the A, D and G strings with an array of different metals, for example, chrome steel, silver and eventually tungsten. Metal strings have greater durability, are more quickly tuned with adjusters, and do not stretch as much; the deficiencies of metal strings include their supposed lack of tonal quality and the potentially damaging pressure which they place on the violin. The invention of metal-wound strings with a nylon or gut core addressed these problems.
Thomastik Infeld pioneered the development of synthetic strings in the 20th century, producing strings which replicated the advantages of gut, but not the disadvantages. Synthetic strings are thus more durable than gut strings and are not susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity.
Buying violin string sets for fair prices.
When buying strings for violins these characteristics are of great importance and should be known by every violin player:
Pirastro Wondertone Solo violin
Direct, clear and powerful sound
Nearly no playing-in time and perfect tuning stability
Wondertone boasts exceptional playability
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Wondertone Solo for violin":
♪ The focused and clear synthetic core string
♪ ore made from a modified synthetic fiber
♪ direct and focused sound
♪ brilliant and clear tone
♪ no background noises
♪ quick and easy response, remarkably stable
♪ short break-in time resulting in instant playability
♪ well-balanced set
♪ resistant to changes in temperature and humidity
Pirastro Wondertone Solo violin strings, set, ball end
Set with synthetic core. The E-string is plain silvery steel and with ball end. The Wondertone Solo strings from the Pirastro company are brand new developed violin strings with synthetic core. They get immediately tuned and offer a direct tone, bright and clear. A big and strong volume as well as a clear focused range of modulation bring the Wondertone Solo strings to the new allround violin string.
Pirastro Chorda - Strings for violin
Chorda violin strings are designed for Baroque instruments to give an authentic Baroque sound. The E, A and D are plain gut and the G is wound.
Chorda violin strings have a very low string tension
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Chorda for violin":
♪ gut string
♪ quickly tuned
♪ authentic stringing for baroque instruments
Pirastro Chorda violin strings, set
Set with gut core. E-, A- and D-string have a plain gut core, the G-string is silver wound. The Chorda strings from the Pirastro company are an authentic stringing for baroque instruments. For the typical baroque sound!
Pirastro Gold - Strings for violin
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Gold for violin":
♪ Wound gut core string
♪ great value string
♪ beautiful warm sound
Pirastro Gold violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with gut core, the E-string is made of plain steel and has a ball end. The A-, D- and G-string have a gut core. The Gold strings from the Pirastro company are affordable gut strings for a good price. They offer a beautiful, warm sound and get quickly tuned.
Pirastro Eudoxa - Strings for violin
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Eudoxa for violin":
♪ wound gut core string
♪ excellent warm sound
♪ offers the beauty of the traditional gut core strings
♪ allround string
Eudoxa violin strings are a tradition gut core strings and provide a warm, diverse and complex tone.
These strings have a quick response and can be used for orchestral and solo work.
Eudoxa violin strings are among our best-selling gut strings.
Pirastro Eudoxa violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with gut core and aluminium wound E-string with ball end. The Eudoxa strings from the Pirastro company are standing since long time for the classical violin string. They have an excellent warm sound which offers a high ability of modulation. The Eudoxa strings fit for all ranges and get quickly tuned.
Pirastro No.1 - Strings for violin
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro No.1 for violin":
♪ Wound steel core E-string
♪ no whistling of the open E-string
♪ very warm, sweet and brilliant sound
♪ very good projection
♪ especially easy response
♪ suitable with all string sets
♪ ideal for musicians suffering from hand perspiration
Pirastro No.1 violin string, E I, steel/ chromesteel, ball end
Modern E-string with a core of coated carbon steel wound with chrome steel. The string is designed to offer a full rounded off and sustainable tone in all positions, whilst at the same time maintaining full flexibility over the whole dynamic range of play. The string's brilliant sound combines with a quick response preventing the whistling of empty strings. The violin No.1 E-string has been specifically designed to be "universal", and so combined with all existing violin strings.
Pirastro Flexocor Permanent - Strings for violin
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Flexocor
♪ Permanent for violin":
♪ Rope core steel string
♪ warm and round sound
♪ great projection
♪ good modulation
♪ smooth and lively tone
♪ easiest response
Pirastro Flexocor Permanent violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with ropecore steel core, the E-string has a plain steel core with ball end. The Flexocor Permanent strings from the Pirastro company are ropecore steel strings with a warm round sound. They offer a wide range of modulation and easy response.
Pirastro Piranito - Strings for violin
An excellent, affordable, choice for student instruments.
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Piranito for violin":
♪ steel core string
♪ attractively priced
♪ brilliant and bright sound
♪ outstanding playability
Pirastro Piranito violin strings, set, A-string aluminium
Set with steel core and chromesteel wound. The E-string has a plain steel core.The Piranito strings from the Pirastro company are attrative steel strings with a brilliant sound. They are easy to be played.
Pirastro Chromcor - Strings for violin
Chromcor violin strings are a single filament steel core wound with chrome steel, making them a long-lasting string.
Premium quality chromium winding and steel core.
Fast response and bright tone.
Chromcor violin strings have a clear and brilliant sound.
The Eudoxa-Chromcor A is a medium tension, steel core string which provides a warmer sound than the Chromcor A.
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Chromcor for violin":
♪ Steel string
♪ brilliant sound
♪ big tonal volume
♪ easy response
♪ immediately tuned
Pirastro Chromcor violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with steel core and chromesteel wound, the E-string has a plain chromesteel core with ball end. The Chromcor strings from the Pirastro company are steel core string with chromesteel wound. A bright sound and big tonal volume with a long durability at the same time offer a good price/ quality ratio.
Pirastro Synoxa - Strings for violin
Gut like tone without instability in a changing climate.
♪ Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Synoxa for violin":
♪ Synthetic string
♪ clear and bright sound
♪ not sensitive to humidity
♪ quickly tuned
Pirastro Synoxa violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with synthetic core, the E-string has a plain steel core and ball end. The Synoxa strings from the Pirastro company is a long experienced synthetic violin string with a clear and bright sound.
Pirastro Aricore - Strings for violin
Aricore violin strings are warmer in tone than most other synthetic core strings.The Eudoxa/Aricore A is ideal for use in a set with gut core strings.
Aricore Violin strings tune quickly
Characteristics of the strings "Pirastro Aricore for violin":
♪ synthetic string
♪ dark timbre
♪ warm sound
♪ not sensitive to humidity
♪ immediately tuned
Pirastro Aricore violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with a synthetic core, the E-string has a plain steel core and ball end. The Aricore strings from the Pirastro company are synthetic violin strings with a dark timbre and a warm sound. They are very tuning stable.
Pirastro Violino - Strings for violin
Direct, clear and powerful sound
Nearly no playing-in time and perfect tuning stability
Wondertone boasts exceptional playability
Characteristics of the strings Pirastro Violino for violin:
♪ Core made from new synthetic fiber
♪ smooth, very warm and round sound
♪ low tension
♪ very easy playability
♪ soft and gentle touch
♪ fast response
♪ well-balanced and very stable
♪ resistant to changes in temperature and humidity
Pirastro Violino violin strings, set, E-string ball end
Set with a core of new synthetic fibre, the E-string has a plain steel core and ball end. The Violino strings from the Pirastro company have a modern synthetic core. The outstanding price/quality ratio makes them also suitable for beginning players and students. Compared to the Evah Pirazzi and Obligato strings, the Violino strings have a lower string tension and are especially suited for violins which are unable to cope with tension of other synthetic core strings. They have a sound which can be described as smooth, very warm with a lot of colour to them to allow the nuances of the music to be interpreted well. The strings are well balanced and very stable. They are very easy to play, have a soft and gentle touch and a fast response.
Thomastik Dominant - Strings for violin
Thomastik Dominant violin strings are modern strings with warm tone, feel out gut and are impervious to changes in humidity - the reference standard in violin strings.
Dominant Violin Strings
Dominant violin strings are best selling strings with a full and mellow sound, excellent response and tuning stability.
Warm gut like tone with an excellent reputation worldwide.
Dominant violin strings should be changed at appropriate intervals to ensure continuity of tone colour.
Set with synthetic core and E-string aluminium wound with ball end. With strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The Thomastik Dominant strings have a clear sound and are rich in overtones. They are widely recognized as "the reference standard", are legendary for distinctive tone and playability.Thomastik no. 135 (incl. 130, 131, 132, 133).
Tonal warmth with a sound that is soft, clear and rich in overtones.
Thomastik Infeld blue - Strings for violin
Thomastik Infeld blue violin synthetic strings have perfectly matched tensions enable customization of sound covering the entire tonal spectrum.
Thomastik Infeld blue violin strings, set
Set with composite core and E-string carbonsteel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The blue set has a more brilliant sound, the red set produces a darker, warmer sound. Thomastik no. IB100 (incl. IB01, IB02, IB03, IB04).
Thomastik Infeld red - Strings for violin
Thomastik Infeld red violin synthetic strings have perfectly matched tensions enable customization of sound covering the entire tonal spectrum.
Set with composite core and E-string chromesteel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The blue set has a more brilliant sound, the red set produces a darker, warmer sound. Thomastik no. IR100 (incl. IR01, IR02, IR03, IR04).
Thomastik Peter Infeld - Strings for violin
Instant Bow Response
Superior Tuning Stability
Incredibly Smooth Playability
The Very Finest Tone
The first platinum E on the market. Delivers a rich tone and is resistant to corrosion and causes no allergic reactions
Characteristics of the strings "Thomastik Peter Infeld for violin":
♪ First platinum plated e-string on the market
♪ Two additional e-strings available (gold or tin plated)
♪ One additional d-string available (aluminium)
♪ Brilliant sound
♪ Great dynamic range
♪ Easy response
♪ Very stable in tuning
Set with synthetic core and E-string, platinum plated with ball end.
With strings E I, A II, D III, G IV.
The Thomastik Peter Infeld strings are the first strings on the market with a platinum plated e-string.
The strings have a clear and brillaint sound, a great dynamic range, easy response and are very stable in tuning.
Thomastik no. PI100 (incl. PI01PT, PI02, PI03S, PI04).
Thomastik Spirocore - Strings for violin
Thomastik Spirocore violin strings with multiwire sprial rope core, less inertia and long vibration, equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato.
Hi-tech, top grade, spiral steel core strings
Full and balanced sound,
Durable, responsive and stable.
Thomastik Spirocore violin strings, set, chrome wound
Set with flexible mulitwire spiral rope core and chrome wound, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The Thomastik Spirocore strings are equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato. They are highly responsive and long lasting. Thomastik no. S15A (incl. S8, S10, S12, S13).
Thomastik Vision - Strings for violin
Thomastik Vision violin strings are focussed, clear, open and brilliant. Can be mixed with almost any synthetic core string.
Thomastik Vision violin strings, set with D-string silver
Set with synthetic core and E-string plain steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The ball ends are removable. D-string is silver wound. The sound of the Thomastik Vision strings is focused, clear, open and brilliant. They can be mixed and matched with almost any synthetic core string. Thomastik no. Vi100 (incl. Vi01, Vi02, Vi03A, Vi04).
Thomastik Vision Solo - Strings for violin VIS 100
Thomastik Vision Solo violin strings with advanced superior tuning stability - energetic and intense projection with a warm and focused harmonic tone.
Vision Solo violins strings from Thomastik are a popular choice amongst violinists. These strings have an advanced synthetic core and are known for their excellent projection combined with warm tone.
Vision Solo violin strings have a short playing in time and offer excellent tuning stability.
Thomastik Vision Solo violin strings, set with D-string silver. Set with synthetic core and E-string plain steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The ball ends are removable. D-string is silver wound oder D-string is aluminium wound.The sound of the Thomastik Vision strings is focused, clear, open and brilliant. They can be mixed and matched with almost any synthetic core string. Thomastik no. VIS101 (incl. VIS01, VIS02, VIS03A, VIS04).
Thomastik Vision Titanium - Strings for violin VIT 100
Thomastik Vision Titanium violin strings. Solo for pure focussed tone - the choice of soloists. Orchestra are targeted to orchestra players.
Thomastik Vision Titanium Solo violin strings, set
Set with synthetic core and E-string stainless steel, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The ball ends are made of titanal and are removable. The Thomastik Vision Titanium strings have a pure focused tone, and are the choice of solists. The string surface is highly polished. Thomastik no. VIT100 (incl. VIT01, VIT02, VIT03, VIT04).
Thomastik Vision Titanium Orchestra violin strings, set
Set with synthetic core and E-string stainless steel, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The ball ends are made of titanal and are removable. The Thomastik Vision Titanium strings can be used by orchestra players as well as by chamber music players. The strings have been developed to replace gut strings and can be mixed and matched with synthetic core strings and pure gut strings. The string surface is treated in a special way. Thomastik no. ViT100o (incl. ViT01o, ViT02o, ViT03o, ViT04o).
Thomastik Superflexible violin strings, set
Extremely responsive, durable and pure with excellent tuning stabillity.
Set with steel rope core with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The Thomastik Superflexible strings have an unsurpassed durability and tuning stability. Dependable all-round string. Thomastik no. S15A (incl. 8, 10, 12, 13)
Thomastik Special
Synthetic core.
Easy to play and settles quickley.
Compatible with Infeld and Dominant.
Corelli Alliance - Strings for violin
Corelli Alliance Vivace violin steel strings have the warmth and focus of the best gut strings combined with the advantages of composite fibers.
Playability:
♪ very fast response
♪ increased possibilities for nuances
Sound Characteristic:
♪ perfect balance
♪ rich and clear sound
♪ deep and dense sound gives the feeling of volume
Composite core which does not lose tension like many synthetic core strings.
Provides gut like tone with long playing life.
Corelli Alliance violin strings, set with ball end
Set with synthetic core and E-string steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. Corelli no. 800 (incl. 821, 802, 803, 804).
Corelli Crystal - Strings for violin
Corelli Crystal Violin strings have a synthetic core which provides a warm, gut like tone. Stable in changing climates.
Corelli Crystal violin strings, set with ball end
Set with nylon core and E-string steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. Corelli no. 700 (incl. 721, 202, 703, 704)
Cantiga Violin strings contain a multifilament core designed by Corelli.These strings settle in quickly and have excellent balance between the four strings.
Designed by Corelli for soloists and chamber musicians but also popular with jazz violinisits.
Jargar Violin Strings
Jargar Violin strings are made on a flexible steel core.
After fitting Jargar violin strings it is recommended not to immediately tune up to pitch, instead you should bring them up slowly over a few hours.
Available for full-size violins only.Jargar - Strings for violin
Jargar violin strings, set
Set with with steel core with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV.
Jargar violin string, E I, steel, ball end
Jargar violin string, A II, steel/ aluminium
A-string with steel core and aluminium wound.
Jargar violin string, D III, steel/ chrome
D-string with steel core and chrome wound.
Jargar violin string, G III, steel/ chrome
G-string with steel core and chrome wound.
Helicore strings for violin from D'Addario:
Multi-strand twisted steel core strings are superb for the advanced and professional player. The small string diameter provides quick bow response. Through special manufacturing techniques, the Helicore strings have a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity.
D'Addario Helicore violin strings, set
Set with multi-strand twisted steel core and E-string plain steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. The Helicore strings produce a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Helicore is also the first choice for electric violinists.D'Addario no. H310 (incl. H311, H312, H313, H314)
D'Addario Pro Arté for violin strings, set
D'Addario Pro Arté violin strings.
Set with nylon core and E-string plain steel with ball end, with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. Pro Arté are exceptional strings for advancing students and amateur players. They have a warm sound, are less sensitive to humidity and temperature changes, and break in quickly.D'Addario no. J56 (incl. J5601, J5602, J5603, J5604).
D'Addario Zyex - Strings for violin
D'Addario Zyex violin strings, set with D aluminium
Set with synthetic core and E-string steel with ball end. D-string aluminium wound. With strings E I, A II, G III, C IV. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, tremendous for professional players. It was created to be stable through extreme climatic conditions and settles in very fast, within a matter of hours. Zyex has a warmer sound than other synthetic strings. D'Addario no. DZ310A (incl. DZ311, DZ312, DZ313A, DZ314).
D'Addario Zyex violin strings, set with D silver
Set with synthetic core and E-string steel with ball end. D-string silver wound. With strings E I, A II, G III, C IV. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, tremendous for professional players. It was created to be stable through extreme climatic conditions and settles in very fast, within a matter of hours. Zyex has a warmer sound than other synthetic strings. D'Addario no. DZ310S (incl. DZ311, DZ312, DZ313S, DZ314).
Kaplan Solutions violin string, E I, aluminium wound with ball
The Kaplan Solutions Non-wistling E-string is specifically designed to solve the open E-string "wistling" occurences. It produces a warm, rich tone that blends very well with lower strings. Includes one FREE Kaplan Solutions Ball-End Adapter which allows any string with a ball end to be used with standard hook-type fine tuners! Kaplan no. KS311W 4/4 M.
The Kaplan Solutions Non-wistling E-string is specifically designed to solve the open E-string "wistling" occurences. It produces a warm, rich tone that blends very well with lower strings. Includes one FREE Kaplan Solutions Ball-End Adapter which allows any string with a ball end to be used with standard hook-type fine tuners! Kaplan no. KS311W 4/4 M.
Larsen - Strings for violin
Larsen violin strings are synthetic strings with a great, personal sound at high, constant quality.
Larsen violin strings, set with E steel
Set with synthetic core and E-string steel with ball end, A synthetic/ aluminium, D aluminium, G silver.
Lenzner Goldbrokat violin string,
Lenzner Goldbrokat violin strings are attractively priced steel strings. Known worldwide and appreciated are the Goldbrokat e-strings
Lenzner Goldbrokat violin string, E I, steel with ball
E-string with steel core and ball end. This E-string is very famous in single use in sets with strings of mostly of the well-known brands.
Lenzner Protos - Strings for violin
Lenzner Protos violin strings are fine nickel flat wire wound on steel strings with brilliant, soft sound and low string tension.
Lenzner Protos violin strings, set
Set with steel core with strings E I, A II, D III, G IV. Lenzner no. 1010.
Westminster - Strings for violin
Westminster violin e-strings are steel strings, which are often liked to be combined with other lower brand strings.
Kagan & Gaines Westminster violin string, E I, steel, ball end
E-string with steel core and ball end. Popular E-string in single use with lower strings from other brand labels.
Larsen Virtuoso Violin Strings
Larsen Virtuoso violin strings are designed to combine both subtlety & projection with an innovative approach to tension.
Larsen Virtuoso Violin strings are available in a softer medium & strong, delivering a nuanced complexity without a compromise in volume.
Tzigane
Designed on a new composite fibre core, Larsen Tzigane violin strings capture the essence of the gypsy sound.
Larsen Tzigane violin strings offer a sound similar to gut strings, providing a broad range of tonal colours.
Lower tension increases carrying power while producing a pleasing tone with unique overtones.
Larsen Violin
Larsen violin strings are aimed at advanced student and professional players.
These strings produce a high quailty sound with plenty of projection, making Larsen violin strings a popular choice.
Larsen violin strings are also known for their consistency and durability
Hill Violin Strings
The famous Hill E string available with loop or ball end and in 3 gauges.
CULTIVATING AN ENTERPRISE
A Company with tradition: 80 years in the heart of Vienna
In 1919, two former officers of the Austrian monarchy, violin maker, Dr. Franz Thomastik, and civil engineering specialist, Otto Infeld, decided to become collaborators. They co-founded the company, invented the steel string and thus caused a revolution in the music world.
Suddenly the conventional gut string was challenged by a new string with the highest quality of tone, precision and reliability. It was received enthusiatically by virtuosi across the world.
Dr. Franz Thomastik
To the present, an ennormous variety of strings with this new exciting sound for bowed and plucked instruments are produced at the homebase of Thomastik-Infeld, right in the of Vienna, the world´s music capital.
Thomastik-Infeld constructs and manufactures machines for producing strings in its own workshops. With a staff of 190 people, it produces yearly over 3.000 different strings. 97% of them are exported to more than 100 countries.
Peter Infeldīs personal philosophy is reflected as well in his methods of manufacturing musical strings:
"A high-grade string can only be produced through a close working relationship between musicians and a highly skilled staff. The combination of handicrafts, high-tech, and an outstanding team is the real secret of our success." - Peter Infeld -
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