Pirastro Tonica nylon-core violin strings are among the most popular around. Their lively, well-rounded tone is renowned, as is their unparalleled string-to-string balance. Regardless of your bowing style, these strings will reward you with an open, direct sound. And string crossing is incredibly smooth, thanks to their low-hiss performance. The string players here at Sweetwater laud Tonica violin strings for their responsive left-hand feel and out-of-this-world projection. You also get exceptional response during soft pianissimo passages and pronounced right-hand articulation and attack. What's more, these strings effortlessly adapt to variations in temperature and humidity. Suitable for nearly every instrument and application, you can't go wrong with Pirastro Tonica violin strings. This set also includes an E string culled from the Pirastro Gold Label series, famous for its brilliant, powerful tone and outstanding response.