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| Each brand of string for violin,
viola, and cello has inherent qualities that make it different
from another string. Factors such as materials, method of
manufacture, and tension all have something to do with the tone
produced by a string. Also, strings can often sound quite
different on various instruments, due to the unique tonal
qualities of each instrument. Below is a rating of popular
string brands from brightest to warmest and has been determined
through the input of various string players and
professionals. When looking for the best strings for your
instrument, you may want to use this guide if you are looking for
a particular tone and don't know which strings are best for such a
purpose.
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Violin
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Infeld Blue
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bright |
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Evah Pirazzi
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Helicore
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Dominant
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Tonica
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Infeld Red
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Pro Arte
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Zyex
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Eudoxa/Oliv
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warm |
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Viola
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Spirocore
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bright |
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Dominant
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Tonica
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Prim
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Helicore
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Pro Arte
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Jargar
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Larsen
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Eudoxa
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warm |
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Cello
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Spirocore tungsten
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bright |
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Permanent
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Helicore
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Spirocore chromesteel
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Belcanto gold
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Chromcor Plus
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Spirocore silver
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Chromcor
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Jargar
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Larsen soloist
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Larsen
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warm |
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