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Hi Y'all
I have a violin that is rather loud and a bit too 'bright' for my liking.
Is there a set of strings that anyone knows of that may be able to 'tame' it a bit
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John, is this one you recently accuired in China ?
If so, it probably has cheap steel string's, try the Zyex.
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If it's really bright, try Pro-Arte. They are in a way, weak Dominants, Evah Pirazzi, Obligato..... etc. Also, one of the most affordable quality strings available dollar for dollar.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
The Pro Arte works great to even out the sound. To me they have a more mellow high and low. with the D and A sounding smooth.
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Also, Corelli Crystals can work well too.
One of my students had a Stentor II which was strung with Dominants, and was overly bright. I re-strung it with Crystals, and it really sweetened it up.
Crystals are low-cost strings too.
Now she calls me 'Crystal Jim' 
Mr Jim 
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Thanks for that guys
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@kevin-m
I had a set of Pro Artes that I bought from The Fiddlershop recently. I fitted them and cut a new bridge with a slightly thicker top edge and its toned down somewhat.
@fiddlestix
Yes, Its the one I bought back from China. Its not bad now that I've made some changes.
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Worldfiddler said
Also, Corelli Crystals can work well too.
One of my students had a Stentor II which was strung with Dominants, and was overly bright. I re-strung it with Crystals, and it really sweetened it up.
Crystals are low-cost strings too.
Now she calls me 'Crystal Jim'
Mr Jim
Hi @Worldfiddler Mr Jim
I've heard of them but I had a set of Pro Artes in my stuff draw.
They seem to have worked fairly well. I'll post a vid soon. It's the violin that I bought back from China
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