Thomastik Dominant Synthetic Core Aluminum and Silver Wound Ball End 4/4 Violin Strings - 135

Thomastik-Infeld Dominant
135 Violin String Set 4/4 Medium

Full, mellow tone with the expressive warmth of gut—without the drawbacks

The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant 135 violin string set remains one of the world’s most trusted choices for violinists seeking the rich, expressive tone of gut strings with the stability and reliability of modern synthetic design. Crafted with a highly flexible multi-strand nylon core, Dominant strings deliver a full, mellow sound rich in overtones—ideal for musicians who find steel strings too bright or rigid.

Description

Dominant strings offer effortless response, excellent projection without metallic harshness, and reliable tuning stability under varying temperature and climate conditions. Their tonal character shines in both arco and pizzicato performance, making them highly versatile across playing styles. While their tonal lifespan is shorter than steel strings, many players gladly embrace the tradeoff for their unmistakable warmth and expressive sensitivity.

Key Features

• Synthetic Nylon Core: Flexible multi-strand construction provides warm, gut-like resonance with modern dependability.
• Rich, Full Tonality: Mellow sound with complex overtones and excellent projection without metallic edge.
• Responsive and Expressive: Ideal for intricate fingering, dynamic articulation, and expressive bowing.
• Climate Resistant: Maintains tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric changes.
• Professional Versatility: Performs equally well in arco and pizzicato applications.

Specifications

• Instrument Size: 4/4
• Tension: Medium
• E String: 7.2 kg / 15.9 lb (Steel Core, Aluminum Wound, Ball-End)
• A String: 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb (Synthetic Core, Aluminum Wound)
• D String: 4.1 kg / 9.1 lb (Synthetic Core, Aluminum Wound)
• G String: 4.4 kg / 9.9 lb (Synthetic Core, Silver Wound)
• Core Material: Steel (E), Synthetic (A, D, G)
• Outer Winding: Aluminum (E, A, D), Silver (G)
• String End: Ball-End

Why Choose Dominant Strings

Thomastik-Infeld Dominant strings bring together tonal warmth, expressive responsiveness, and reliable performance that suit everyone from developing students to professional violinists. Their familiar gut-like feel and balanced projection make them a staple choice for players seeking an expressive and dependable set with a proven musical legacy.