D'Addario J56 1/2M Pro-Arte Nylon violin Strings, Medium
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These are made of nylon. With a steel E string, core strings are used. The D and A strings are aluminum wrapped, while the G is silver wrapped, according to the string information on the package. Their sound and bow response are pleasing to me.
A pair of pliers can be used to remove a ball from any string. Simply crush the ball until it can be removed.
Strings for the violin are more difficult to make than strings for the guitar or the ukulele. Steel strings are used most of the time on guitars and ukuleles, with nylon strings appearing on occasion. Aluminum, tungsten, silver, and other more expensive materials are used to make violin strings, and many of the higher-quality violin strings are handcrafted!
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Before deciding on these, I did a lot of research into violin strings. I was looking for strings that would add a darker tone to my instrument. In this regard, they only came close to completing the task. There was a noticeable difference in the sound quality. They did, however, result in a less dimensional sound in addition to lowering the brightness. It had a tinny quality to it. br>br>Since what works for one instrument may not necessarily work for another, tone quality should be taken with a grain of salt; however, manufacturing quality and flaws do not discriminate based on instrument choice. The A string has a microscopic flaw right where you place your finger for D. Even though it's minor, it makes shifting into other positions more difficult because my finger catches the flaw in the winding every time I shift, causing drag. As a result, I won't be able to land shifts on A in the near future. tune. There's no longer any consistency. So now it's time for me to place an order for a new A string. br>br>Other reviews are fairly accurate in stating that quality control appears to be an issue. I'm not going to buy any more of these. It is generous to award two stars.
For my violin, I chose Arte violin strings with a medium tension. On my current violin, I don't think I'll ever use anything other than these. This set of strings has a lovely rich tone that complements my violin's rich but bright tone. The G, D, and A stand out to me. Only the steel E has a sound that is a little too generic. If I performed more, I might consider investing in an E string that sings a little louder. br>These synthetic core strings settle in quickly compared to other synthetic core strings. They were settled in about two days after I played every day for an hour or so. They are very stable in terms of assisting the instrument in remaining in tune, and they do not slip very often. These strings offer excellent value for money. In comparison to guitar strings, violin strings are quite costly. I use D'Addario Kaplan Artcraft Rosin in Light, which I believe complements my bow and these strings nicely.
Edit: The G string on the previous set of these strings was unusually thick and would not fit in my tailpiece slot (I don't have fine tuners). This was inconvenient because I don't want to change my wood tailpiece. Thankfully, I was able to return the string and replace it with one that was more appropriate. The E in that package wasn't wound all the way down, so I returned it to avoid the steel string cutting into and damaging my tailpiece.
This helped take the harshness out of the sound, making it sound nice and melodic, more like an older Italian violin. I have a fairly shrill violin, despite its pro quality, and this helped take the harshness out of the sound, making it sound nice and melodic. Now it appears to be much more manageable. When playing an open e string, the sound is consistent and there is no whistling. So far, the strings have held up well; we'll see how long they last. It was a very brief time period-- After changing the strings an hour ago, the tuning has already settled. br>br>Update for 2018: When I connected a pickup to my violin, I used these strings, and they worked great! I've used these strings in an orchestra with no problems, but after a year or so, the e string starts whistling. Aside from that, there are no problems or broken strings. They sound just as good as Eudoxa's, IMO, with the exception that they settle in faster, don't unravel, and aren't as slinky, making left hand pizzicato possible. Take a look at them and see if you can't find something you like.
The second pair I bought because nylon is such a trendy word these days. The first pair almost all of the strings snapped within the first week. 3 months. I assumed it was my bow that was wearing it down faster, so I bought a new one and went back to using the old D'Addario Preludes, which I still prefer after trying synthetic/synthetic core strings. br>br>I got the second pair, and I'm confident that my bow has a good response and follows the preludes well. I put on the second pair of these shoes and waited a few weeks for them to break in. Looks like it's starting to wear out again, and I prefer the sound of more common strings.
The quality of these strings has left me very pleased. We've been playing the violin for a long time. My daughter is a very accomplished string player, and we are both very comfortable with strings. We only used the E sing in this set because we hadn't gotten around to replacing the others, and it broke after only a week of use. It wasn't even close to being overtightened. This purchase has left me extremely disappointed. I understand that stribgs fail, but none have ever been as bad as this one. This is a poor product.
The response is fantastic, and it tones well with all of my violins. Because these strings aren't suitable for all violins, they only receive four stars. Strings are the most important thing you can do for your violin, so knowing what tonal quality your violin requires or lacks, or simply what you think a violin should sound like, has a big impact on your string selection. br>br>Having said that, these strings are incredible, especially for the price. They have an AMAZING lower register, which is, in my opinion, their best feature. They're warm and subdued (not quiet, but not brightly in your face, if that makes sense). Both of my violins, as much as I adore them, could use some help on the lower end, and these strings make a significant difference. They don't add much to the high register, on the other hand. To put it another way, they aren't as bright as my violins already are. As a result, they bring the right mix to the party, so to speak, and truly "even up" my violins. Finally, in two ways, they are a comfortable violin. They're incredibly simple and quick to "settle in," which means they won't lose their tune for weeks. Second, they have a pleasant, almost soft feel to them when you press them between your fingers. I believe the nylon core is to blame, but I'm not certain. Many people prefer Dominant by Thomastik as their go-to string for nice balance, but I believe these are just as good, if not better, for a lot less money. br>br>Many people prefer Dominant by Thomastik as their go-to string for nice balance, but I believe these are just as good, if not better, for a lot less money. br>br>They are five-star strings for me, but everyone is unique. My recommendation is to pay attention to your violin and determine what it requires before making a purchase.
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