Tonica (Pirastro)
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What the manufacturer says:
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Average
Neutral/Warm (Tone)
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Clean/Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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Reviews
T. Boyer (3/4/17)
Neutral (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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Tonicas are a great bargain at half the price of premium strings. They're sonically kind of in the middle of the road. Not too brassy, not too dark, they're acceptable for any situation and will do for a professional in a pinch.
For a student player ready to graduate from steel strings, Tonicas are a great next step. They're also long lasting and stay in tune very well
For a student player ready to graduate from steel strings, Tonicas are a great next step. They're also long lasting and stay in tune very well
J. Ling (12/26/17)
Neutral (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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Overall
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I love them. They sound great on every single violin I've tried them on. Quite honestly, I could describe them as warm and brilliant.
E. Ellihu (1/15/16)
Neutal (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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Overall
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They are quite nice strings for the price. Evryone will agree that. The sound is more like neutral,not too bright not too dark. They sound direct and focus,compare to the dominant (another popular neutral set). Actualy which that means tonica has a perfect A string. I found A dominant was warm and still a little bit brightless so the trantition from bottom to top strings couldn't be smoother. With A tonica you'll find a smooth trantition combination set,G and D dominant (dark warm quality sound) A tonica (focus brilliant quality sound) and your E choice.
For E tonica it rings beautifuly. Unfortunatly the fact it is easy to corrode. If you have sweaty hands,by a month of playing it has been rusty.
Over all they are worth to try.
For E tonica it rings beautifuly. Unfortunatly the fact it is easy to corrode. If you have sweaty hands,by a month of playing it has been rusty.
Over all they are worth to try.
D. Lumsden (7/16/15)
Neutal (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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Overall
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These took a while to stretch in on my K500 Chinese violin but have remained in tune well after settling. The lower strings are smooth and richly rounded sound, more so than the Helacores that were on before. The A projects well too. I cannot comment on the E as I use a Kaplan. I would not use these on my electric but love them on the acoustic.
H. Papakonstantinou (2/24/15)
Neutral (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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To start with, these are good strings, and could be the strings for the price.
They could be pretty similar to the Thomastik Dominant, although they have a more focused, round and less "sandy" G string
They are overall quite neutral, in terms of tone and maybe a little less complex than the Dominant. This does not mean that they are brighter though...
They could be pretty similar to the Thomastik Dominant, although they have a more focused, round and less "sandy" G string
They are overall quite neutral, in terms of tone and maybe a little less complex than the Dominant. This does not mean that they are brighter though...
C. Adams (7/6/14)
Warm (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Neutal (Projection)
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Overall
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Excellent strings for the price. I bought a set for my Carlo Lamberti Sonata violin, and so far they have been my favorite. They have a much richer complex tone in the lower strings, and the E and A have decent projection without being too quiet. My only problem with them is that the A string's winding came apart after 3 months of playing, which might be the result of my rough playing (I play steel string Guitar which needs more finger strength and force).
C. Wilson (4/10/14)
Neutral (Tone)
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Clean (Complexity)
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Loud (Proejction)
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Overall
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One if my favorite sets on the market. They ring like bells and are insanely cheerful. I would recommend these strings to anyone with a softspot for a cheerful sound.
R. McDonnell (3/30/14)
Neutral (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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Tonicas are Pirastro's third, and most popular attempt at creating a rival string to the Thomastik Dominant. Like dominant, they feature a nylon core. In my experience, they are not quite as good as dominants. On my violin, a neutral to bright instrument with good projection, they are pretty quiet. They do not ring at all for me. The response is poor with these strings on my violin. That being said, I know plenty of professionals who use these strings and they are excellent. If they work for your violin, they may be the best deal out. If your instrument seems to like neutral synthetics like dominants, these are definitely worth a try.
J. Penurious (11/13/13)
Warm (Tone)
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Clean (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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These strings are quite nice. They allowed me to feel like I was getting away with something. They respond beautifully to various bowing manipulations. I would recommend trying them, but like any string, they sound different on different instruments. That said, you'll like them if they sound right, right after you put them on.
S. Thompson (5/14/13)
Warm (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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I started on these strings, but then put them aside for something with a bit more punch. Their 'new formula' is fantastic. It is nothing very different, but has that punch I was looking for. These are comparable to Dominants, and only seem to be down played because of the price. If you like Dominants I would highly recommend picking a set of these up.
T. Truong (5/7/13)
Neutral (Tone)
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Clean (Complexity)
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Quiet (Projection)
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Overall
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After trying these violin strings two years ago, I'm still a devout follower. They are extremely durable and quick to settle. Quality is comparable to that of Dominant strings but for a cheaper cost. I recommended it to all my students and these strings seem to work wonder for them.