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  D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension

  Musical Instruments (D'Addario &Co. Inc)
  

  Rating (60 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  To Each Instrument Its Own...

  I bought a set of these strings for my student violin of which I continue to play with into college and after in a community orchestra. My student instrument tends to prefer the inexpensive strings and sounds better with them, hence my title to each instrument its own. But I find this set to be warm and beautiful like a gut set even though the strings are steel. On my more expensive instrument I prefer the Pirastro brand like Pirastro Gold and I feel as though the Prelude's compare. The Piastro Gold is sharper and deeper/darker with some brightness to it. The Preludes have the same warmth, but is more sweeter sounding than the Golds. Furthermore, it takes little time for it to acclimate than the Gold and is far cheaper. It may sound a little more muted than the Gold, but I'm happy with the projection of the Prelude if I can get a smooth, sweet, sound like I do. It doesn't sound broken or harsh, the Preludes are smooth like buttah and they last a long time (not as long as... 5/5 Danielle (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension (Misc.) I bought a set of these strings for my student violin of which I continue to play with into college and after in a community orchestra. My student instrument tends to prefer the inexpensive strings and sounds better with them, hence my title to each instrument its own. But I find this set to be warm and beautiful like a gut set even though the strings are steel. On my more expensive instrument I prefer the Pirastro brand like Pirastro Gold and I feel as though the Prelude's compare. The Piastro Gold is sharper and deeper/darker with some brightness to it. The Preludes have the same warmth, but is more sweeter sounding than the Golds. Furthermore, it takes little time for it to acclimate than the Gold and is far cheaper. It may sound a little more muted than the Gold, but I'm happy with the projection of the Prelude if I can get a smooth, sweet, sound like I do. It doesn't sound broken or harsh, the Preludes are smooth like buttah and they last a long time (not as long as... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 4, 2011

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  Beginner's Best Friend

  I recently started learning to play an electric violin and had to replace one of my strings. I had no idea what I was doing, but these strings were affordable and highly rated. So, I gave them a go. I'm glad I did! These strings will be your best friend if you are a novice player who has fumbled tuning the strings a time or two. The inside of the envelope reveals a color code for each string (G,D,A,E), and I had no trouble at all replacing my broken string with one of these for the very first time. The replacement blends in with the other steel strings that my violin came with. If you don't want your practice to be held up with a broken string, I highly recommend buying two or three of these packs for backup! 5/5 HowlyGrowly (TX, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension (Misc.) I recently started learning to play an electric violin and had to replace one of my strings. I had no idea what I was doing, but these strings were affordable and highly rated. So, I gave them a go. I'm glad I did! These strings will be your best friend if you are a novice player who has fumbled tuning the strings a time or two. The inside of the envelope reveals a color code for each string (G,D,A,E), and I had no trouble at all replacing my broken string with one of these for the very first time. The replacement blends in with the other steel strings that my violin came with. If you don't want your practice to be held up with a broken string, I highly recommend buying two or three of these packs for backup! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 11, 2011

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  Exactly What I Needed

  You know that feeling when you get a brand new violin and have to tune it frequently until it learns to stay? Well about my third tuning and I broke one of the strings and needed a replacement, this is a complete set and at a reasonable price so I decided to get it. String is great and I haven't had any issues since.I highly recommend if only for having in case of emergency. 5/5 zero - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension (Misc.) You know that feeling when you get a brand new violin and have to tune it frequently until it learns to stay? Well about my third tuning and I broke one of the strings and needed a replacement, this is a complete set and at a reasonable price so I decided to get it. String is great and I haven't had any issues since.I highly recommend if only for having in case of emergency. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 10, 2013

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  List Price: $33.00
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  4/4 scale violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm)

  Educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability

  Medium tension

  All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA

  Solid steel core optimized to create the warmest-sounding student strings available

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  Set of 4/4 Violin Bowstring Strings (G-D-A-E)

  Musical Instruments (Como)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  If there was a no star rating, they would get it

  I am a college student, and that obviously means I am short on cash. A string broke on my violin, and it had been a while since I had replaced any of my strings, so I was going to do it all in one shot with little to no money. . . epic fail on my part there.When I recieved the strings they didn't looks special but they didn't appear to be useless either. Oh how wrong I was! I strung my violin, and before I could even tighten them; the E string snapped. Tried to tune it; the G string snapped. Went to test it; the D string snapped. SERIOUSLY! I may not be the most skilled violinist but I can string and tune one (evidenced by the dominant and pistrato gold E string I just bought that sound beautiful and haven't given me on hint of trouble).In short, these strings will give you exactly what you paid for. . .not much. Breaks easy, sounds horrible and doesn't tune well. Just don't do it, please. Save for a month, and buy a good set of strings. Your violin... 1/5 N. L. Brainard "book worm woman" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews, December 18, 2011

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  works fine

  my son loves them,. they have a very good sound quality. i would definitiy order them again. i recommend them 5/5 sherry ann hollingsworth - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Set of 4/4 Violin Bowstring Strings (G-D-A-E) my son loves them,. they have a very good sound quality. i would definitiy order them again. i recommend them Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 21, 2012

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  Violin strings

  Very disappointed with the quality of the violin strings they broke as I was tightening them will never order them from this company again what a waste of money along with the aggravation of such cheaply made strings 1/5 Gracie - See all my reviews This review is from: Set of 4/4 Violin Bowstring Strings (G-D-A-E) Very disappointed with the quality of the violin strings they broke as I was tightening them will never order them from this company again what a waste of money along with the aggravation of such cheaply made strings Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 20, 2013

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  Mateial : Plastic

  Product Name : Violin Strings

  Size: 4/4 size

  Package Content : 4 x Violin Strings Bowstring

  Color : Colorful

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  JSI Special 4/4 Violin String Set: Gold Label Ball-End E & Dominant A, D, and G Strings - Medium Gauge

  Musical Instruments (JSI)
  

  Rating (44 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Buy Now! Best Deal for the Money

  This is the best set of string for the money. Dominants with a different E are the standard to which others are compared. If you are a student, look no further and buy these. Many of the greatest violinists ever use these strings. For the money they cannot be beat. You may find other, more expensive strings to be better for your specific violin once you are advanced and experiment, but the Dominants with a different E are the benchmark for the money. 5/5 T. Carlsen - See all my reviews, September 4, 2010

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  Great strings

  I have been playing for quite a while now, and am proud to say that these are the select strings to use. Be for I used to buy this pack of strings, for 80+ dollars, and now only forty two! I would highly recommend buying these strings. They add such a beautiful tone to any violin 5/5 Benzodite "Fanatic Musician" (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: JSI Special 4/4 Violin String Set: Gold Label Ball-End E & Dominant A, D, and G Strings - Medium Gauge I have been playing for quite a while now, and am proud to say that these are the select strings to use. Be for I used to buy this pack of strings, for 80+ dollars, and now only forty two! I would highly recommend buying these strings. They add such a beautiful tone to any violin Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 18, 2010

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  Nice Sound

  For my instrument, I'm actually in love with the Pirastro E string but the Dominants G, D, and A don't really project enough. They sound very nice, but I'd prefer a more deep sort of sound. Next time I'll likely go with the Pirastros all the way; very full and clear. 4/5 Kate - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: JSI Special 4/4 Violin String Set: Gold Label Ball-End E & Dominant A, D, and G Strings - Medium Gauge For my instrument, I'm actually in love with the Pirastro E string but the Dominants G, D, and A don't really project enough. They sound very nice, but I'd prefer a more deep sort of sound. Next time I'll likely go with the Pirastros all the way; very full and clear. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 19, 2011

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  Medium Gauge

  Thomastik Dominant Aluminum Wound Perlon Core D, Thomastik Dominant Silver Wound Perlon Core G. 4/4 Violin

  Full Set includes All Ball-End Pirastro Gold Label Plain Steel E, Thomastik Dominant Aluminum Wound Perlon Core A,

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  Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E

  Musical Instruments (Thomastik)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  work well for fiddling

  These are great strings: I use the ball ends. I just replaced the strings on my old beater fiddle with these strings and the instrument sounds almost as good as my "advancing student" violin. Unlike the other reviewer, I get no squeaks on the E string. These strings were recommended by a local bluegrass fiddle pro, and his recommendation was a good one. A little pricey, but they last a long time. 5/5 Alyosha - See all my reviews This review is from: Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E These are great strings: I use the ball ends. I just replaced the strings on my old beater fiddle with these strings and the instrument sounds almost as good as my "advancing student" violin. Unlike the other reviewer, I get no squeaks on the E string. These strings were recommended by a local bluegrass fiddle pro, and his recommendation was a good one. A little pricey, but they last a long time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 27, 2011

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  excellent strings

  I replaced the cheapo strings on my violin with these. I cant believe the difference they made. The violin now sounds better and louder than it was before. You can put these strings on a coke can and still get good sound out of it :) Highly recommended! I also recommend getting dominant brand rosin too. 5/5 Ozgur Bozkurt "nerd94501" (Berkeley, Ca) - See all my reviews, May 11, 2013

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  Great Price for Excellent Strings

  In going around to a few of the violin shops here in San Diego, and talking with my daughter's violin instructor, they were all impressed with the price for these strings and couldn't beat it. These are some of the best strings you can get, for a great price. 5/5 Gaviotas12 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E In going around to a few of the violin shops here in San Diego, and talking with my daughter's violin instructor, they were all impressed with the price for these strings and couldn't beat it. These are some of the best strings you can get, for a great price. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 8, 2013

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  List Price: $101.99
  Price: $55.99
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  Medium guage

  4/4 violin

  Full Set includes All Ball-End Aluminum/Perlon A, Aluminum/Perlon D, Silver/Perlon G, and Ball-End Steel E

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  ViolinSmart 4/4 Violin Strings Set

  Musical Instruments (VIOLINSMART)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Not even the strings advertise

  Will never buy again . Not even violin smart strings I got but cheap cleca violin string that won't fit a 4/4 .waist of money got me in del. with 7 bucks . Will never buy anything not ship from a,Amazon themselves any more.....they broke tunningand and restring has never happen before maybe because I ordered violin smart strings to go with my violin from violin smart and they give you un labeled celo strings that I can buy at my local a-z 99 cent store for the 3.00 1/5 Crystal feliciano - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: ViolinSmart 4/4 Violin Strings Set Will never buy again . Not even violin smart strings I got but cheap cleca violin string that won't fit a 4/4 .waist of money got me in del. with 7 bucks . Will never buy anything not ship from a,Amazon themselves any more.....they broke tunningand and restring has never happen before maybe because I ordered violin smart strings to go with my violin from violin smart and they give you un labeled celo strings that I can buy at my local a-z 99 cent store for the 3.00 Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 30, 2013

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  Great strings for the price but...

  These strings were great and are really cheap but when I bought them, they were $7.99 but if I had just waited a bit longer, it would have been just $3.00. I feel a bit ripped off but $7.99 is still pretty good for the warm tone they make. 4/5 Vivian - See all my reviews This review is from: ViolinSmart 4/4 Violin Strings Set These strings were great and are really cheap but when I bought them, they were $7.99 but if I had just waited a bit longer, it would have been just $3.00. I feel a bit ripped off but $7.99 is still pretty good for the warm tone they make. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 11, 2013

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  broke string during tuining

  I can't blame Violin smart. I am the one that purchased the cheaper set of strings, but I broke the A during tuning. 4/5 cmcgraw - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: ViolinSmart 4/4 Violin Strings Set I can't blame Violin smart. I am the one that purchased the cheaper set of strings, but I broke the A during tuning. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 8, 2013

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  Ball end. Steel core. Ideal for student.

  Set of violin string (E, A, D, G) for 4/4 Size Violin

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  Pirastro Gold Label 4/4 Violin E String - Medium - Steel - Ball End

  Musical Instruments (Pirastro)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Great sound for the price

  I purchased this after fiddling with my old violin strings (no pun intended) and not being able to get true key with it. After putting on this string I was instantly able to tune the E string and it sounded beautiful. I will be replacing all the strings on my violin with this brand. Very impressed. 5/5 Tammy S. Lyons - See all my reviews, July 28, 2011

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  Pirastro Gold Label 4/4 Violin E String - Medium - Steel - Ball End

  Pleased with product. Came in envelope o.OKind of expensive,but well made product.Can buy a cheaper off brand, but remember you get what you pay for, buying cheap is not always the best if you want quality. 5/5 Tee  (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pirastro Gold Label 4/4 Violin E String - Medium - Steel - Ball End Pleased with product. Came in envelope o.OKind of expensive,but well made product.Can buy a cheaper off brand, but remember you get what you pay for, buying cheap is not always the best if you want quality. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 13, 2011

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  Good string.

  I did not use it yet, but it is the same as old one, at least from outside. I will use it later for sure, but did not know when. looks good. 5/5 Jan. w "Jan. W." (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pirastro Gold Label 4/4 Violin E String - Medium - Steel - Ball End I did not use it yet, but it is the same as old one, at least from outside. I will use it later for sure, but did not know when. looks good. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2013

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  E string, 4/4 violin

  Plain Steel, Ball End, Medium gauge

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  Pirastro Evah Pirazzi 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E

  Musical Instruments (Pirastro)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Worth every penney!

  I've used the Evah Pirazzis off and on for about six years, and have been nothing but thoroughly delighted with them. They have a very strong projection. Their break-in time is exceptionally short. I have found that they last longer than any other string that I have ever used (Dominant included). Their tone is definitely on the bright side, which is my one reservation about them. If you are looking for warmth of tone, something almost dark, I would recommend the Pirastro Obligato. They don't have quite the durability as the Pirazzis, but their tone is much more to my liking. But all in all you can't go too wrong with these wonderful strings. 5/5 Wolfgang Jaeger (Pleasant Grove, UT USA) - See all my reviews, February 5, 2009

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  These strings hold up to constant professional use

  In contrast to the previous review that stated that these strings deteriorate rapidly, I have found that this is not the case. I use them on both a fine violin and viola for constant professional use and have not exerienced any early deterioration. They certainly don't last as long as Dominant strings, but provide significantly more complex and beautiful overall sound. I also have found that they last much longer than Obligato strings before going false. The breakin period is short and the previous reviewer may have confused a loss of brilliance early on for the sound of the strings settling in and balancing out. I do find that the Gold E is far better than the standard one that is added to sets. Also, consider different gauges. 5/5 Merbert "Merbert Music" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E In contrast to the previous review that stated that these strings deteriorate rapidly, I have found that this is not the case. I use them on both a fine violin and viola for constant professional use and have not exerienced any early deterioration. They certainly don't last as long as Dominant strings, but provide significantly more complex and beautiful overall sound. I also have found that they last much longer than Obligato strings before going false. The breakin period is short and the previous reviewer may have confused a loss of brilliance early on for the sound of the strings settling in and balancing out. I do find that the Gold E is far better than the standard one that is added to sets. Also, consider different gauges. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 9, 2007

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  Gold Standard

  The Evah Pirazzi strings are the gold standard for professional violinists. The are high tension and produce pure sound. They are also very responsive. They allow you to produce your own personal tones.This is why professionals like Joshua Bell use them for his Strad. The Amazon price is also terrific! 5/5 Jamie Potlock "informed reader" (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews, November 17, 2007

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  Full Set includes All Ball-End Steel E, Aluminum/Synthetic A, Silver/Synthetic D, Silver/Synthetic G

  4/4 Violin

  Medium Gauge

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  Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin A String Medium Aluminum-Perlon

  Musical Instruments (Thomastik)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Quality strings make better music

  My sons are orchestra students at a magnet school for the arts high school. Dominant strings give their instruments a better sound than any others we have tried. We do like the sound of the Dominant set that includes a Pirastro Gold E String, too. 5/5 StiversTigersMom - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin A String Medium Aluminum-Perlon My sons are orchestra students at a magnet school for the arts high school. Dominant strings give their instruments a better sound than any others we have tried. We do like the sound of the Dominant set that includes a Pirastro Gold E String, too. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 4, 2012

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  Good violin string

  I always purchase Thomastik Dominant violin strings because as a violin player, I like the sound produced by using them in practice or in performance. They last too. 4/5 Nadia - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin A String Medium Aluminum-Perlon I always purchase Thomastik Dominant violin strings because as a violin player, I like the sound produced by using them in practice or in performance. They last too. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 1, 2013

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  good string!

  I bought it because one of my violin string was broken. It matches with the other 3 old string, I am happy with it. 5/5 Jan. w "Jan. W." (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin A String Medium Aluminum-Perlon I bought it because one of my violin string was broken. It matches with the other 3 old string, I am happy with it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2013

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  Aluminum Winding - Perlon Core, Ball end

  Medium guage

  A string, 4/4 violin

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  D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Size Set with Steel E String

  Musical Instruments (D'Addario)
  

  Rating (27 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Excellent Strings

  Recently I have replaced my 4/4 violin strings with these news ones. They produce an excellent quality of sound with minimum bow moment. I am happy that I got these strings after a prolonged research to get good strings. I highly recommend these strings to medium to professional violonists.Another good aspect of these strings is that you don't need any setting time. Hope this helps to aspirants.Haricharan M. 5/5 Haricharan Maramraj (Santa Clara, CA, USA) - See all my reviews, October 1, 2007

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  good stand by's

  I am a freelance classical violinist and these are the strings I always go back to. It depends on the instrument-- but I find these much warmer and fuller than Dominants. And it is not that much fun to start monkeying around with the gut core because they are so expensive. 5/5 A. taylor (boston, ma) - See all my reviews, February 14, 2008

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  Good strings for folk music

  I mainly play folk music and fiddle tunes, and I prefer the mellow sound of these strings for folk songs and folk fiddle styles of New England, Canada, and the British Isles. To my ear, Cajun music also sounds fine on them. They hold their tune well and I find them responsive and easy to play on.Sound is a matter of personal taste, of course, and if you are looking for a brighter string for blue grass or southern styles, try steel. 5/5 Lynn D. Hebert (Wallingford, VT USA) - See all my reviews, January 25, 2007

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  Medium tension

  Versatile string that works well for a wide variety of playing styles and instruments

  Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone

  All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

  4/4 scale violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm)

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  Full Set High Quality Violin Strings Size 4/4 & 3/4 Violin Strings, G D A & E

  Musical Instruments (Dollar Deal Wholesale Inc.)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  good strings

  my sister likes it. it does good for beginners. but for advanced, you should find something more professional than this. 5/5 AR "AR" (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Full Set High Quality Violin Strings Size 4/4 & 3/4 Violin Strings, G D A & E my sister likes it. it does good for beginners. but for advanced, you should find something more professional than this. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 3, 2013

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  Sound is good to me

  I'm not a pro but I think this is about right of my daughter's violin as beginner. Thanks to find this. 5/5 Y. K. lee - See all my reviews, May 2, 2013

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  Good quality & Good price

  These are the cheapest strings I found on Amazon and my teacher who has played for over 35 years found them to be decent strings, at least for a beginner or intermediate player. Obvious advanced players ill prefer higher end strings, but if you're on a budget, these will get the job done very well. 5/5 Nichi "Just pretend there's some ink here." (Valparaiso, Indiana) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Full Set High Quality Violin Strings Size 4/4 & 3/4 Violin Strings, G D A & E These are the cheapest strings I found on Amazon and my teacher who has played for over 35 years found them to be decent strings, at least for a beginner or intermediate player. Obvious advanced players ill prefer higher end strings, but if you're on a budget, these will get the job done very well. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 24, 2013

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  List Price: $15.99
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  Size 3/4 to 4/4 (Full Size)

  Steel core round nickel wound with ball end

  A set of violin strings (G, D, A, E)

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