Thomastik Dominant Pro Violin E

DOMINANT PRO Violin E String DP01 tin

• tin-plated carbon steel, standard in DP100 set
• protective nickel layer between outer coating of tin and steel for increased corrosion resistance
• diameter 0.265mm, 8.0kg tension
• good response, low whistling, well balanced brilliance & warmth
• new wire treatment offers a high level of resistance to bow pressure  with no loss of color or strain on the instrument--the string sounds broad and brilliant even without applying much pressure.

DOMINANT PRO Gold-Plated Violin E String DP01AU, alternative string

This gold-plated E-string generates a very warm, clear sound that simultaneously conveys brilliance. In addition, the string is extremely corrosion-resistant. In contrast to DP01, the sound is as clear as a bell and the individual sound colors can be clearly and individually distinguished. Combined with its great capacity for projection, this allows it to assert itself very well in orchestras or in chamber music as required.

If the system as a whole (instrument, rosin, bow hair and bowing) has a tendency to whistle, DP01AU may not be the ideal choice. In this case we recommend the standard E, DP01. As always, when using a fine tuner hook, it is crucial to make sure that it is always “deburred” ( the sharp edges are filed down), otherwise the string at the fine tuner end can break more easily than normal tin-plated strings.

DOMINANT PRO Platinum-Plated Violin E String DP01PT, alternative string

Of all DOMINANT PRO® E-strings, the platinum plated E has the greatest projection capacity. It combines the clarity of the gold-plated E with the response of the tin-plated E. Like gold-plated version, the platinum-plated E is also extremely corrosion-resistant, but has less of a tendency to whistle and offers more brilliance in comparison. Due to its outstanding projection capability and clarity, it can be unsuitable for sensitive ears.

As a result of its larger diameter (0.268 mm as opposed to the others with 0.265 mm), the platinum-plated offers more resistance to bow pressure and is also better suited to a very low string action. When using a fine tuner with DP01PT, make sure that the sharp edges are rounded down.