Tonica Violin String Set E-steel, silver D

The Tonica Strings are one of Pirastro’s Answers to Dominants. They have a sound that is somewhat warmer and smoother with a bit more clarity than the Dominants I have found that every bow stroke is made possible with these strings. These strings are a very good substitute for the Dominant strings. The only bad thing about the Tonicas is that they are a bit stretchy and take at least 2 or 3 days to stabilize. They also require a bit more tuning than other strings. The Wound E string is a little slow to respond than the plain steel one. The Hill E and the Pirastro Universal E are a good match for this set also. Bow Response is pretty Neutral compared to Vision Solo and most others but they are still fairly quick to respond. They can sing nicely too but don't expect them to be the loudest string by no means

I'm a violin teacher and am always overwhelmed at the wide range of prices and choices among strings. For myself, I use a higher-end string, but for any student through at least the intermediate range, this is great string for the money.