iivopet Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 I have been using dominant g,d,a strings for ages. Now I've heard that Evah Pirazzi strings are really good. Does they win dominant? Better sound or something? I want to hear someone who has tried them... iivopet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLaBonne Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 They are one of the best strings on the market, infinitely superior to Dominants. They produce a full, brilliant sound and are relatively high in tension. If your fiddle is already a bit bright-sounding it might prefer Obligatos, which are mellower in sound and also softer under the fingers. While you're looking for strings to try you might also consider D'Addario Helicores. They are relatively inexpensive, long-lasting, low in tension, and have such a quick and clean response that they are exceptionally easy to play on (easier than any synthetic string). Their sound is round and warm, though for some tastes a bit lacking in color and brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Victor Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 I now use Evah Pirazzi strings on 4 of my 5 violins. On one they may be a bit bright and perhaps Corelli Alliance is warmer sounding. The fifth violin does not come out well with them and is definitely better with Pirastro Obligato strings. I have not particularly liked Thomastik Dominant violin strings for my own instruments since they were first sold 35 or 40 or so years ago, and had to continue using gut strings on my violin (at the time). I have added instruments since then that were strung with Dominants and did OK, but they are not my preferred string for any instrument. If I am going to use a Thomastic violin string, I prefer the new Infeld Red or Blue (the Blues are brighter than Evah Pirazzi strings and more limited in the range of violins that use them well. The Reds are darker sounding than Pirastro Obligatos - but may actually play well on a larger range of violins.) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy jane Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 My one reservation about Evahs is that they don't seem to last very long. My husband has switched to Violinos (--like 'em a lot!), which are considerably less expensive, but my kid still uses Evahs. Much depends upon your violin. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger_1 Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 I've been switching between Evah Pirazzi and Zyex strings on my violin for about a year now. I like both of them and can't decide which one I like better, so I go back and forth. Overall, both are great strings and I haven't had any problems with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Dominants (except the E) are the most dependable strings for me. Good tonal response, ease of playing, responsive, and highly dependable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gow Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 To me, Evahs sound more like gut core strings than most synthetics. Of course, your violin may just prefer one or the other of these, or... it could have been well set up specifically for Dominants, in which case I guess it's still a matter of an expensive trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canzonetta Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 They are great. Warm and rich tone. How about writing to Pirastro thru email and request for a free sample set? Remember to specify your E string type (Loop or ball) and your mailing details. info@pirastro.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 Viola strings yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canzonetta Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 Good news for violists!! This is the reply I've got from Pirastro's recently... We are now in the development phase of evah pirazzi for viola. I think it takes about 3 to 5 months till we are ready. Please call us again - then we would be able to send you a free sample set for your tests color> p/s: why isnt my number of post(s) updated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iivopet Posted September 30, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 wow... I just got a package of Evah Pirazzi strings for free... Tommorow I'll test them... Pirastro sent them... Thanks for the e-mail address!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen redrobe Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samira Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 "I'm so happy, I can't stop playing!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K544 Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Yes, the Evah Pirazzi strings are nice. But you might want to try the Infeld strings. They are a newer generation string from Thomastik-Infeld, the maker of Dominants. I have used both the Evah Pirazzi strings and Infeld strings and I prefer the latter. Both are clearly superior to Dominants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernd Muesing Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 The E.P.'s are truly great strings. I find them especially good on a violin with some sound issues. On a perfectly adjusted violin I do prefer my special combo of strings: Dominant A, Infeld Blue D and Infeld Red G. These strings interact in a unique way, and perform much better than any "pure" set of Dominants or Infelds. It may be difficult to get individual Infeld strings, but I swear, it is worth the effort! Happy playing, Bernd Muesing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K544 Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Bernd: Interesting string combo. When I have Infelds on my fiddle, I use the blue G and D, the red A and either the Infeld gold E or a Westminster E. I use the red A because my fiddle's A string sound is a little brighter than the G and D, and that combo seems to even things out. I like these strings a lot, even though I have never been able to abide Dominants for violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iivopet Posted October 1, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 heh... My teacher's combo is dominant a,d,g and pirastro gold (not real gold, steel)... This have been really good... But today I tested EP strings and I'm very impressed! They even stay in tune and sound is much better that it's with dominants I'll try infelds and then I decide which are the best for me... Thank you for great suggestions! iivopet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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