Set Includes

• E: Steel, ball end
• A: Perlon core, aluminum wound
• D: Perlon core, aluminum wound
• G: Perlon core, silver wound

More About This String Set

The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Violin String Set is one of the most established and widely used synthetic-core string sets available. Known for its warm, rounded tone, comfortable playing feel, and dependable tuning stability, Dominant remains a trusted choice for students, advancing players, teachers, and professionals.

The A, D, and G strings feature a flexible perlon core designed to offer some of the warmth and responsiveness associated with gut strings while providing greater durability and resistance to changes in temperature and humidity. The result is a mellow, natural tonal character with minimal metallic edge and a comfortable feel under both the fingers and bow.

The included steel E string features a ball end and provides a clear, focused upper register with reliable projection. Its stable response makes the set suitable for daily practice, lessons, ensemble playing, chamber music, and general performance use.

Dominant 135B is particularly well suited to violins that sound overly bright, thin, or sharp, helping bring greater warmth and tonal balance to the instrument. Its versatility, relatively quick settling-in period, and consistent performance also make it a practical first upgrade from basic steel-core strings.

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• Trusted by Teachers: Highly recommended by music educators across the GTA and Canada for its reliability & consistent tone.
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