Pirastro Tonica Violin String Set, Ball End

Product Description

Over the last 15 years Pirastro has developed new concepts and ways of constructing strings, had important experiences in string technology and has gained new expertise. During that development phase, they came out with such popular strings as the Obligato®, Evah Pirazzi® and Passione®. Today they have a different knowledge and new techniques at hand to design a nylon core string set. As a result they have newly constructed all of the Tonica® strings except for the E steel wound with aluminum string. These changes result in an overall improved string set. Sound Characteristics The Tonica® has now a livelier and more round sound, which is open and direct with less side noises. The projection and brilliance have been upgraded. This excess of brilliance, however, does not mean that the Tonica® has lost its warmth. The set harmony is better. The response is easier and faster. Playing pianissimo has considerately improved. All bow strokes are possible resulting in smooth crossings from one note to another. Easier right hand articulation and tone attack.

• Nylon core strings
• Lively and round sound
• Easy tone attack
• Very easy response

Features

• Tonica strings have a core made from nylon.
  
• They produce a lively well-rounded sound, perfectly balanced across all four strings.
  
• Responding instantly to any bowing style, they reward both player and listener with an open and direct sound.
  
• With substantially reduced background 'hiss', players can sustain a more even tone helping to achieve smoother string crossings.
  
• With a highly responsive left hand feel, Tonica strings remain very easy to play all the way up to the highest positions.
  
• Projection and brilliance have been upgraded.
  
• However, this excess does not mean that the Tonica has lost its warmth.
  
• Playing pianissimo has considerably improved.
  
• All bow strokes are possible resulting in smooth crossings from one note to another.
  
• Easy right hand articulation and tone attack.
  
• Due to their medium string tension Tonica strings are suitable for all instruments.
  
• Insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity