What are Synthetic Core Violin Strings?
Synthetic core strings are the newest type of strings on the market and are really
revolutionizing the violin string industry. They were first introduced in the 1960’s by Dr.
Thomastik, who produced strings now known as Dominants. They are made from a
type of nylon material called “Perlon,” which gives the string a full-tone quality and
great response. They have different characteristics from string to string, but many
times you can get a combination of both warmth and brightness with Synthetic Core
Strings. They are meant to be more durable than a gut string and provide more
stability with a faster response time. They don’t need to be tuned as often as “gut
strings,” as they typically only take a few days to fully stretch. It is not recommended
that you use these strings with fine tuners as you would with steel strings.
Synthetic core strings are the newest type of strings on the market and are really
revolutionizing the violin string industry. They were first introduced in the 1960’s by Dr.
Thomastik, who produced strings now known as Dominants. They are made from a
type of nylon material called “Perlon,” which gives the string a full-tone quality and
great response. They have different characteristics from string to string, but many
times you can get a combination of both warmth and brightness with Synthetic Core
Strings. They are meant to be more durable than a gut string and provide more
stability with a faster response time. They don’t need to be tuned as often as “gut
strings,” as they typically only take a few days to fully stretch. It is not recommended
that you use these strings with fine tuners as you would with steel strings.
Synthetic Core Violin Strings |
The New Breakthrough in Violin Strings |
| Dominant Violin Strings - Top Choice |
Pros:
- Most Popular Synthetic Strings
- Exceptionally Rich, Clean Tone
- Best Value for Quality
- Uncoil Over Time
- E String not Great
- $40-$50
| Rating 9/10 |
| Synthetic Violin String Reviews |
| Pirastro Obligato Violin Strings - Top Choice |
Pros:
- Closest to a Gut String Sound
- Exceptional Lower Register
- Clean Sound and Great Feel
- E String not Great
- $70-$90
| Rating 9/10 |
| Corelli Crystal Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Unique Warmth
- Good Tone on Upper Register
- Very Cheap
- Weaker on Lower Register
- Only Good for Certain Violins
- $25-$30
| Rating 8/10 |
| Evah Pirazzi Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Best Overall Synthetic Projection
- Exceptional Range/Character
- Take a while to Break-In
- Don't Last Long
- $70-$90
| Rating 8/10 |
| Corelli Alliance Vivace Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Good Amount of Complexity
- Bright on Upper Register
- Durable
- Tone Nothing Special
- $45-$60
| Rating 6/10 |
| Thomastik Vision Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Easy to Play
- Clean and Precise Sound
- Durable
- Not very warm or flashy
- Sounds like a Steel String
- Pricey
- $35-$70 (Multiple Types)
| Rating 5/10 |
| Sensicore Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Comparable to Dominants
- Warm tone on Lower End
- Thin up Upper Register
- Pricey
- $30-$65 (Multiple Types)
| Rating 5/10 |
| Larsen Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Some Similarities to Dominants
- Decent High End
- Thin Low Register
- Overpriced
- $55-$80
| Rating 4/10 |
| Zyex Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Very Bright and Projecting
- Useful on Rough Sounding
Violins
- Lack Warmth/Depth
- Metallic Sounding
- Too Complex String Gauges
- $35-$55
| Rating 3/10 |
| Tonica Violin Strings |
Pros:
- Similar to Dominants
- Great Edgyness on Upper Reg.
- Durable
- Weaker on Lower Register
- E String not Great
- $40-$50
| Rating 8/10 |
| VIOLIN STRING REVIEWS Steel Core Gut Core Synthetic Core |