Thomastik-Infeld: Precision Born in Vienna

Founded in 1919 by Dr. Franz Thomastik, a violin maker, and Otto Infeld, an engineer, Thomastik-Infeld emerged in Vienna, Austria, with one goal: to revolutionize string making through science and craftsmanship. At a time when gut strings were still dominant, the duo introduced the use of steel cores, delivering unmatched stability and durability. Their innovation transformed the sound of bowed instruments in orchestras and studios around the world.

To this day, Thomastik maintains its production in Vienna, where every string is individually hand-inspected and crafted using a blend of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology. Whether it’s the warm tones of Dominant, the power of Peter Infeld,Thomastik strings are known for precision, clarity, and consistency that professionals rely on across all genres.


   

Comparable in sound to gut, without gut's disadvantages. These strings have a highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core and cater for artists who feel uncomfortable with steel strings. The resounding success of Thomastix Infeld Dominant string owes a lot to its similarity in tone and response to gut strings, without gut's attendant drawbacks. The sound of the Dominant string is full and mellow, yet rich in overtones. Its radiance, its ability to project sound without being metallic, comes to the fore both in arco and pizzicato. Other advantages are Dominant's effortless response to intricate fingering and its tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric conditions. But Dominant's beauty of tone is not as long lasting as that of a steel string, a price the discerning musician will be prepared to pay for this quality of sound. Dominant strings should be changed at appropriate intervals to ensure continuity of tone colour.



Dominant Viola set  15-16.5" 

A-SYNTHETIC CORE/ALUMINUM
D-SYNTHETIC CORE/ALUMINUM
G-SYNTHETIC CORE/SILVER
C-SYNTHETIC CORE/SILVER



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