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What strings to tame a loud and very 'bright' violin

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Ferret

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June 20, 2013 - 8:54 pm

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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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June 21, 2013 - 12:11 am

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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June 21, 2013 - 8:06 am

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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.

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June 21, 2013 - 8:28 am

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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June 21, 2013 - 2:37 pm

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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'

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June 21, 2013 - 9:49 pm

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Thanks for that guys

@Fiddlerman

@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. thumbs-up

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Yes, Its the one I bought back from China. Its not bad now that I've made some changes.

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June 22, 2013 - 10:37 pm

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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

Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of dunno ..... What was I saying???? facepalm

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