Pirastro Tonica violin strings feature a nylon core and produce a lively, well-rounded sound that is perfectly balanced across all four strings.
Thanks to their enhanced projection and brilliance, they retain their characteristic warmth, while string crossings remain smooth and silent.
Key Tone & Playability Features
- Tone character: The strings feature significantly reduced background "hiss" for a smooth, pure tone.
- Response: Responds to any bowing style and offers a highly responsive left-hand feel.
- Playability: They remain very easy to play, all the way up to the highest positions.
- Stability: Completely insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity.
String Variations
- E-string (Aluminum-wound): Provides a warmer sound.
- D-string (Aluminum-wound): Provides a warmer sound.
Core & Winding
- E-string: Silvery steel.
- E-string: Steel core, aluminum winding.
- A-string: Synthetic core, aluminum winding.
- D-string: Synthetic core, silver winding.
- D-string: Synthetic core, aluminum winding.
- G-string: Synthetic core, silver winding.
Click here for the datasheet of Pirastro Tonica violin strings.
Pirastro has stopped producing the strong and soft versions of Tonica violin strings and as a result this is a discontinued item that can not be ordered or very limited from the wholesaler. There are still a few sets and strings available.
