Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Violin Strings are widely recognized as the reference standard among violin strings. They feature a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core that offers the tonal warmth and feel of gut strings while remaining unaffected by changes in humidity. The sound they produce is soft and clear, with stable intonation and rich overtones. Dominant strings are among the most popular choices for musicians around the world. Tension: Medium E String 1: Chrome steel, removable ball end (all sizes available)E String 2: Tin-plated carbon steel, removable ball end (4/4 set only)A String: Aluminum wound over a synthetic coreD String: Aluminum wound over a synthetic coreG String: Silver wound over a synthetic core