Strings

We carry a selection of strings from Thomastik-Infeld, Prim or D'Addario for bowed string instruments including the violin and the cello. From the E to the B flat, or even octaver strings, chose your strings for your instrument.
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FAQ about strings

You should know that the strings have little influence on the sound produced by electric instruments. Unlike acoustic instruments, and without a soundboard, strings play a small role in sound production.
However, they do have an impact on the playing feeling of the musician. Depending on their physical characteristics, the musician will have a different feeling. The choice of strings for an electric violin or an electric cello must therefore be made according to the playing style and the needs of the musician: rebound, responsiveness, tension, etc.

The range of a violin goes from E to G. A 4-string violin therefore uses E, A, D and G strings. Some electric violins can have 5, 6 and 7 strings. In this case, they use additional strings of C, F and B-flat.

The range of a cello goes from C to A. A 4-string cello has the C, G, D, and A strings. It is a musical instrument appreciated for its timbre and power, with a low register that places it between the viola and the double bass.

The strings of musical instruments consist of several elements. Some influence tone, responsiveness, tension, power or rebound depending on the musical instrument used. Thus, we find:

  • the core
  • the winding
  • the ball-end or loop-end
  • the silk

There are 3 types of string families for bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello and double bass).

The gut strings which are the original strings of these instruments. They are not really used anymore because their natural material of manufacture makes them extremely sensitive to climatic conditions.

Metal strings use steel. They were launched on the market to overcome the problems of gut strings. They are much stronger than the gut ones. However, they are not really suitable for a classic practice. They are used in electric music and so on electric instruments, but rarely in classical music and so on acoustic instruments.

Today, synthetic strings represent the majority of the market. They are suitable for both classical and electric musical instruments They use different materials and a synthetic core. They have by far the best value for money.

These are strings designed for baritone violins. They are tuned an octave below the violin.