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Violin Strings - For Sale at good value prices
We try and stock a good selection of different quality violin strings. If you like a particular string and don't see it here please contact us and we will try to add it to our stock.
Note - A full size violin string will fit on a 3/4 size violin. At a pinch you can use one on a 1/2 size but we do recommend the correct 1/2 - 1/4 size strings for the smaller violins.
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Model - ZyexSet(4/4)
D'Addario - Zyex - Based on a core of space age material Zyex strings have the shortest break in time of any synthetic cored string. They are very pitch sensitive and produce a very clear tone. A little metallic sounding for the first day or two but then produce the warmest sound of all synthetic strings. Aluminium wound D and A. Silver wound G.
G String - £21.50 - Delivery £1.95
D String - £16.50 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £13.50 - Delivery £1.95
Model - Astrea1/8
Astrea - Student quality violin string. These are steel cored and stay in tune very well, ideal for the beginner who cannot tune the violin from lesson to lesson. For 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and smaller violins.
G String - £4.50 - Delivery £1.95
D String - £4.20 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £4.00 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £3.25 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £15.95 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Astrea4/4
Astrea - Full size version of these popular strings. Complete set G,D,A,E wound on a steel core. Very long lasting and stay in tune very well. This set is suitable for full size and 3/4 size violins.
Full Set - £15.95 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Prelude1/4
D'Addario Prelude for 1/4 size violins - Good quality Steel cored strings that give a quick bow response with a clear bright tone without the shrill sound of traditional solid steel cored strings. Very durable, packed in a special plastic bag that prevents corrosion so you can keep spares in your case for years. Excellent for students and a wide variety of playing styles.
Full Set - £22.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Prelude1/2
D'Addario Prelude for 1/2 size violins - Good quality Steel cored strings that give a quick bow response with a clear bright tone without the shrill sound of traditional solid steel cored strings. Very durable, packed in a special plastic bag that prevents corrosion so you can keep spares in your case for years. Excellent for students and a wide variety of playing styles.
Full Set - £22.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Prelude3/4
D'Addario Prelude for 3/4 size violins - Good quality Steel cored strings that give a quick bow response with a clear bright tone without the shrill sound of traditional solid steel cored strings. Very durable, packed in a special plastic bag that prevents corrosion so you can keep spares in your case for years. Excellent for students and a wide variety of playing styles.
Full Set - £22.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Prelude4/4
D'Addario Prelude - Good quality Steel cored strings that give a quick bow response with a clear bright tone without the shrill sound of traditional solid steel cored strings. Very durable, packed in a special plastic bag that prevents corrosion so you can keep spares in your case for years. Excellent for students and a wide variety of playing styles.
Full Set - £22.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Piranito4/4
Pirastro Piranito - Good quality Steel strings, ideal for smaller violins where their brightness compensates for the rather quiet sound of the smaller instruments. Long lasting and very pitch stable.
Full Set - £25.00 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Tonica4/4
Pirastro Tonica - metal wound on a Nylon core. In our opinion this string is marginally better than Dominants. We are using them on some of our better Chinese violins as they have a slightly warmer tone. Highly recommended.
Full Set - £29.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Spirit 4/4
Thomastic Spirit Strings 4/4 described by Thomastic as strings for amateurs and aspiring music enthusiasts. They are based on a composite Nylon core wound with Aluminium winding on the A and D strings and Silver on the G. The E string is steel with a tin plating. They take a day or two to settle down and for a while they have a rather metallic edge (a bit like Dominants) once that passes they are very warm sounding and seem to suit many of the Chinese student violins.
Full Set - £29.75 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Vision
Thomastik Vision Strings. Made with a synthetic composite core, the G and D are silver wound, the A Aluminium wound and the E is a multilayered steel wire, tin plated. They are reputed to create a rich complex sound and to settle in very quickly.
A String - £8.50 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £4.00 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £37.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Violino
Pirastro Violino. New strings from Pirastro that produce a warm round sound with low tension. They use the same synthetic core construction as the top of the range Obligato and Evah Pirazzi strings and are very well balanced from string to string and though they stretch quite a lot when first fitted they settle down very quickly afterwards. They are very pitch stable and not much affected by changes in temperature or humidity. Really lovely strings. If you're looking for student violin strings which produce a warm and round tone, then Pirastro Violino violin strings are highly recommended.
G String - £13.50 - Delivery £1.95
D String - £11.50 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £9.99 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £3.99 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £38.90 - Delivery £0.00
Model - CorelliCrystal4/4
Corelli Crystal - Very popular French Made string, metal wound on a stabilon (Nylon) core. Very similar to Dominant strings with a warm sound and quick bow response. Settle down very quickly after fitting and they are very durable. Excellent Student String for better violins.
G String - £15.20 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £11.10 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £3.10 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £41.00 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Larsen 4/4
Larsen Violin strings made in Denmark. One of the best strings around. Very neutral in sound and really bring out the best in your violin. Fairly low tension with good projection and lovely organic tone. These strings will tame almost any violin without choking it. Made with a multi strand synthetic core, the G and D strings are wound with Silver, the A with Aluminium. The E string is carbon steel. They are described by the manufacturer as - re- liable and highly suitable for bright sounding instruments in need of extra warmth. Not cheap but well worth the money
Full Set - £44.99 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Helicore4/4
D'Addario Helicore Violin Strings. Multi-strand twisted core strings superb for the advanced and professional player. The small string diameter provides quick bow response. Using special manufacturing techniques these strings have a warm clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Coupled with a short break in time you have one of the best steel strings available.
Full Set - £48.00 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Dominant 4/4
Thomastik Dominant - Probably the most popular string in the world and thought by many to be the best. We use these strings on most of our better quality violins because they seem to produce the nicest sound. Not cheap but they last for ages and do sound nice. Don't forget FREE FIRST CLASS postage on complete sets.
G String - £17.50 - Delivery £1.95
D String - £15.50 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £11.50 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £8.50 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £53.00 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Infeld(Blue)4/4
Thomastik Infeld Blue set. High quality strings suitable for Orchestral use. Full sound with a good dynamic range. New strings settle quickly and stay in tune well. The Blue set produces a more focussed and brighter sound.
G String - £18.50 - Delivery £1.95
A String - £11.95 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £5.30 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £53.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Infeld(Red)4/4
Thomastik Infeld Red string set. Very popular strings giving a large full sound and very good dynamic range. New strings settle quickly and stay in tune well. The Red set give a warmer darker sound on most violins.
D String - £17.20 - Delivery £1.95
E String - £12.50 - Delivery £1.95
Full Set - £55.00 - Delivery £0.00
Model - LarsenVirtuoso (4/4)
Our very favourite set of strings - one we use regularly on our own violins! These strings give a richly nuanced sound with exceptional volume and immediate response. A very suitable choice of string for bringing projection and clarity to a warmer violin. These strings settle quickly and are incredibly durable. Steel E, Aluminium A, Sterling silver D and G.
Full Set - £56.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - PeterInfeld
Thomastik Peter Infeld professional strings. Thomastik describe these as - A perfect blend of power and elegance with a rich spectrum of sound colours and a high dynamic range. The E string is Chrome steel plated with Platinum. The A string has a multi-stranded sythetic core wound with Aluminium. The G and D strings are similar but wound with Silver tape. These are very upmarket strings and probably the best made set of synthetic cored strings around. One reviewer described them - I used them on 2 violins and these strings make the instrument sound deep and "adult".
Full Set - £77.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - EvahPirazzi
Evah Pirazzi are considered by many to be the best of the Pirastro range of strings. Based on a unique synthetic core they are more powerful and bright than other synthetic cored strings. They are reputed to have the widest possible dynamic range, outstandingly quick response and a solid warm tone. Certainly a very nice string and many professional players swear by them. This set includes the gold plated E string rather than the silvery steel one.
Full Set - £77.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - DominantPro(4/4)
Dominant Pro strings offer an assertive, powerful upgrade to the original Dominant string - 50 years after the debut of Dominant! They are more focused, with a broad range of tonal colour and respond directly with a bell-like sound that fills a room. These strings give a high resistance to bow pressure and are particularly suitable for soloists looking for a string with a good balance of brilliance and warmth. Medium tension synthetic core G, D and A with a tin on carbon steel E.
Full Set - £77.50 - Delivery £0.00
Model - Obligato(4/4)
Modern synthetic core strings with a warm yet full sound. Excellent playability and response throughout the full dynamic range. Particularly good tuning stability once settled in. One of our favourite strings for warming up an instrument. This set comes with a regular steel E, Aluminium A, and silver D and G.
Full Set - £79.50 - Delivery £0.00
