Thomastik Dominant 4/4 violin strings have a sound that is full and mellow, yet rich in overtones. Its radiance and ability to project sound without being metallic comes to the fore both in arco and pizzicato passages. Other advantages are Dominant's effortless response to intricate finger placement and its tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric conditions.The A, D and G strings have a highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core to deliver tone and response comparable to gut strings, without gut's attendant drawbacks. The E string features a solid carbon steel construction and is available with or without an outer winding.Dominant strings should be changed at appropriate intervals to ensure continuity of tone color. Violin String Set Wound E, Ball End