Prim 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge with Ball-end E
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The Prim was a hit with me, and I'm on the lookout for a new set. I'm not sure if the E comes with a small plastic to protect the bridge from being cut, but just in case, save one from an old string.
These strings seem like they'd work well for old-time fiddling. I tried them out on my beginner violin to see if they could help it sound better, and I liked them. They were bright, but not blindingly so. Since then, I've upgraded my violin, so I'm not sure how long they'd last.
These strings have a (chromium) steel core and are popular among many world-renowned musicians. Old-time fiddlers and bluegrass fiddlers of distinction. They sound great, last a long time, and are far more forgiving when your bow strays from the "sweet spot." " I've been using them since 1996, and I've recently started playing Prim's heavy gauge orchestra strings, which I've been doing since May of 2015." Both of these items are well worth the investment.
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I usually purchase Dominants, but they are prohibitively expensive for me, particularly with the gold E Pirastro. Based on the reviews and the lower price, I took a chance and I am so far pleased. They sound like Dominants, with the same response and bright sound, and it's funny that after installing these on my violin, it makes you realize that your playing was not as good because the old strings were old, and these new strings made me play a lot better, so if you don't think you're playing as well, it could be that you need new strings! Anyway, I like them, and so far, they're a good alternative to Dominants, especially for the price, despite the fact that the string diameter is a little smaller than Dominants. You don't want the G to uncoil, as stated in the reviews, so be careful when installing them. I had no issues, but be cautious and take it slowly when installing. I'll buy them again because they're good strings. Thanks.
These strings are ideal for achieving a specific sound from a particular fiddle. Prims give my dark instrument an edge and a sparkle that it might otherwise lack—I believe they bring it to life; on the other hand, they can sound incredibly harsh on brighter instruments. They don't have a lot of tone variety. They are, however, extremely responsive and long-lasting. I only gave them four stars because the E string is harsh, overly loud, and whistle-y to me. I need to buy the Prim Lisa E separately because I'm prone to it. I received a defective G string with my previous set, as did another reviewer here, but I ordered a replacement set and there does not appear to be an issue—nor have I ever had one.
They were fine, but I couldn't get any sound out of them unless I slammed the bow down on them. br>br>This is resolved by the Prim strings. Because they're made of steel, they're ideal for Old Time fiddling. They are well-tuned and do not change when exposed to the elements. They sound fantastic when playing drones and double stops, and they produce a lot of sound on OT songs, but they also work well with a light touch on the bow for some of the more delicate reels.
I've experimented with a variety of strings, ranging from D'Addario Prelude (good but not as good as Prim) to Tomastik Dominant (E-string). These are my favorites; they've held up well to a lot of playing over the last couple of years, and I don't see any reason to switch. I've also tried them on a variety of violins, and they sound better on every instrument than the others I've tried. They're a little pricey, but when you consider that you'll only need to buy them every couple of years or so, the extra money is well worth it.
Don't be put off by the price; you're investing in quality with every dollar you spend. When you're ready to upgrade your strings at a fraction of the cost of other brands, Prim will not let you down.
I decided to give these strings a try because I had never tried them before. They're loud and have great bow response, but they're also very bright, which can make them harsh on naturally bright violins like mine. These would work well on a darker, quieter instrument.
These strings have a nice, bright sound and hold their tuning well. In addition, they are extremely responsive.
These are what I use on my acoustic and electric fiddles. They can withstand a lot of abuse and keep going for a long time. They'll never sound as warm as a synthetic core string, but I use them exclusively.
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