Thomastik Dominant Violin Strings are widely regarded as the professional standard for violinists seeking rich tone, warm overtones, and stable intonation. Crafted with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core, Dominant strings replicate the feel and responsiveness of gut strings while remaining impervious to humidity and temperature changes. Ideal for soloists, orchestral players, and advancing students, they deliver a soft, clear sound with excellent projection and expressive dynamic range. This listing covers the DT129 E string, available in light, medium, and heavy tensions, along with other string combinations for complete sets. The stainless steel or carbon steel cores, paired with chrome, tin-plated, or aluminum winding options, provide durability, tuning stability, and reliable performance for practice, recording, and live performance. Features Highly flexible synthetic core reproduces the tonal warmth and feel of gut strings Available in multiple gauges: light, medium, heavy (4/4), medium (3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16) Chrome, aluminum, or tin-plated winding options for bright, clear tone and long life Stable tuning and intonation across temperature and humidity changes Rich overtones, clear sound, and expressive dynamic response Suitable for solo, ensemble, practice, and recording applications Specs String Number: DT129 Instrument Type: Violin 4/4 String: E (mi) Core Material: Stainless Steel / Carbon Steel Outer Material: Chrome Wound / Aluminum Wound / Tin Plated Tailpiece End: I Vibrating String Length: 32.5 cm | 12.8″ Available Tensions: Light, Medium, Heavy Application: Solo, Ensemble, Practice, Recording
