Thomastik-Infeld Viola Strings (PI200)
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39 cm is the maximum length of the string, according to me. Besides being 41 years old, my viola is also 41 years old. The width of these strips is 3.5cm ). I used five centimetres long string and they printed.
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The string's peg end will need to be trimmed to remove some extra length. Moreover, since they are designed for a longer scale length, performance will be reduced. It would be a good idea to purchase the Peter Infeld violins A, D, and G in the standard violin In relation to the scale length of a violin, 4/4 is the same length as 8 inches on the viola. As a result, the top 3 strings will perform better. Your C string may be the single Viola Peter Infeld C string, and you can trim it as required.
There is a ball end on the A string in this set. Regardless, the ball is designed to be reusable, so in case the string is required to serve as a loop, it can be done.
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Because your instrument and preferences are different from mine, some of the things I say here may be inappropriate for you. I have a Franz Kinberg viola made in Chicago in 1957 you may have a different instrument. My bow is from a pair of Emile A Ouchards from the 1920s that are somewhat lightweight and very quick on their feet. The violin is large, very bright, and powerful, just as I like it. A major goal is to balance the characteristic viola sound with the warmth and projection that violins and cellos are able to produce so gracefully. This is why. These strings are very pleasing to the ear for me. My preference switches between these and Evah Golds, and to be honest, I am not sure which one It is true that the Evahs are quicker and have a more complex sound to me, but everyone I have played for agrees that the PIs project better, have more colors, and sound better The only one thing that I don't like about this set is its As compared to the others, I felt that it was a little metallic and shrill. While I have not yet tried mixing another A into the mix, it might be worth experimenting with.
I can make my cheap stringed instrument sound better by playing these. It was necessary for me to replace the pi A string with a mellower Dominant A string since the pi A tone was too bright for my taste. Putting the viola pi's A on a violin made the music sound better on the violin than the dominant A of the violin. The blending of strings on each instrument is unique and is quite Fiddlerman shop sells a decent soundpost insertion/removal machine for $12. Strings help, but an ideal setup is better. There is a tension grip, with a top part point that tells where the top of the soundpost is so you can know from above where to put it to capture the ideal sonic output. A little more than 3mm from the spot where the right bridge foot would be. A bridge's density, shape, and location, as well as the length of its tailpiece, can affect You have to take every millimeter into consideration. I must admit that the tinkering around was tedious, but definitely In the Edgar Russ Violinmaker channel (there is one which gives math numbers and similar info) It gives you an idea of what he does for setting up a system so that you can tweak your own.
Strings usually used by me are Evah Pirazzi Gold and Obligato. It is better to use these. It is worth the extra cost because the strings are unbelievably responsive, and the dynamic contrast that I am able to achieve with my instrument is much better as well. When you call for a dramatic crescendo, for example, it's easier to get a dramatic crescendo with this string. I also find the tone to be richer. PI strings sound more like what a viola should sound like, for me. I don't have to work as hard to project my sound so I can hear subtle nuances better. There are also more tone colors available with soft dynamics with these strings.
Peter Infeld strings are what I use on my violin, and I was pleased to find that they now make strings for the viola as well. Dominant D, G, C, and Jargar A had been used by me for years, and I was quite satisfied with them. The reason I bought them was to see if they made as much of a difference on my viola as the other ones "Yes!" is the answer. My first observation is that the instrument has a splendid A string which offers a rich, singing sound I had never heard from an instrument before. I also love the C string, which has a deep and sweet tone. Other than that, they're equally good. They cost more, but I find it well worth it to me.
In addition to playing these primarily in orchestral and pit orchestra settings, I am also a professional musician. Additionally, I have used these musicians when performing as a quartet. The strings on these are easy to play because they settle in faster than Evah Pirazzis. While they do carry the weight within a section, I have found them to be warm. Before switching to Passione strings, I used Passione strings, which I loved, but they couldn't hold up in a larger group setting on my viola. Vision strings are the strings I prefer to the ones I have used for years.
The quality of the product is excellent! Strings you've ever used are the best.
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