JULY 4th INDEPENDENCE WEEK SALE
SALE DATES - JUNE 29 to JULY 6, 2026
250 Years of American Music.
Play Your Part.
From fiddle tunes to concert halls, the violin has carried the American story. This week, we invite you to celebrate that legacy — with special savings on instruments, bows, and accessories.
MUSIC & AMERICAN IDENTITY
Music expresses the deepest sentiments of the soul — and our American heritage is a celebration of music as a culturally defining force. Whether it's Southern jazz, Appalachian old-time, the protest anthems of the 1960s, Gershwin's bravado, Rogers & Hammerstein on Broadway, or the raw energy of rock and metal: our music is as diverse as we are, and it expresses all we aspire to as a nation.
Music sings the story of America. This Independence Day, we honor 250 years of that tradition — and the instruments that have carried every note of it.
Once-in-a-Year Chance
We have curated 25 Featured Products for sale that are completely exclusive to this promotional offer. This is an unprecedented event that has never happened before—do not miss your opportunity to grab them before they are gone.
Independence Week Savings
Special pricing on instruments and accessories
Discounts valid June 29 - July 6. Cannot be combined with other offers. While supplies last.
Student Violins & Violas
Fractional and full-size student instruments from our curated selection, ready to play from first note to conservatory audition. Use code USA250V (15% off) at checkout.
Up to 15% off — this week only
Shop InstrumentsCarbon Fiber Bows
From JonPaul and our curated bow inventory — the right bow unlocks an entirely new voice in your playing. Use code USA250B (10% OFF) at checkout.
10% off select models
Shop BowsStrings, Cases & Rosin
Stock up on the essentials: premium strings, protective cases, shoulder rests, and everything in between. Use code USA250A (15% OFF) at checkout.
15–20% off accessories
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Dominant strings are made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core. These strings provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear with a stable intonation, and rich in overtones.
Set Includes:
Dominant Violin E - alum/steel: Medium, ball
Dominant Violin A - alum/perlon: Medium
Dominant Violin D - alum/perlon: Medium
Dominant Violin G - silver/perlon: Medium
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Dominant by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Dominant strings are made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core. These strings provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear with a stable intonation, and rich in overtones.
Set Includes:
Dominant 1/4 Violin E - STEEL (129): Medium, ball
Dominant 1/4 Violin A - alum/perlon: Medium
Dominant 1/4 Violin D - alum/perlon: Medium
Dominant 1/4 Violin G - silver/perlon: Medium
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Dominant by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 1/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
One of the world's most popular strings, Dominant, by Thomastik-Infeld, is regarded as 'the reference standard' of strings. The Dominant sound is soft, yet clear, and rich with overtones. With a stable intonation, they are impervious to changes in humidity. Made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core, they provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string.
135SNP Set Details: The Dominant 135SNP is unique as it features a carbon steel, tin-plated E string (129SN) offering: a warm character, exceptional projection capacity, excellent bow response, high durability, and an expanded color range which enables greater modulation possibilities. It's extremely well-matched with the standard Dominant A/D/G strings and it's highly durable.
String Details:
E: 129SN - carbon-steel, tin-plated
A: 131 - synthetic core, aluminum wound
D: 132 - synthetic core, aluminum wound
G: 133 - synthetic core, silver wound
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Dominant by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Introducing Thomastik’s newest string, the Dominant Pro. Based on the classic Dominant string, the Dominant Pro upgrades the windings to achieve an exceptionally powerful string with a perfect balance of brilliance and warmth. The Dominant Pro offers a range of sound colors that support the instrument’s natural radiance and reacts with a focused core tone. The upgraded windings allow for a strong bow-arm with large arm pressure. Very soloistic with complexity at high and low volumes.
The DYNAMO set, DY100, combines qualities not usually found in one set. Thomastik-Infeld developed this set of violin strings with lots of passion and patience, which resulted in an even better outcome than they dreamed of.
The DYNAMO® SOLO violin strings created with passion and patience. The result is even better than imagined.
A broad sound AND excellent response
A wide dynamic range AND full color modulation
Brilliant on both old AND new instruments
Inspiring musicians AND audiences alike
Try them yourself. You will feel the difference.
Rondo Violin String Set, Medium
RONDO FOR VIOLIN
Great balance of warmth and brilliance
Soloistic power
Vast dynamic range
Immediate bow response
Reduces wolf tone
WARMLY RECOMMENDED FOR A GOLDEN SOUND
RONDO® Gold Strings for Violin: Warm, Shiny, Precise
How RONDO® Gold strings work their magic
An exceptional, warm, and sweet core sound
Broad & vivid overtones: clean, crisp, and focused...a unique golden shine
Left hand feel is very flexible with a soft, springy quality
Bow response is fast and reliable
E strings provide extraordinary performance optimization options
Tin-plated E: Higher tension choice enhances G string brilliance
Gold-plated E: Lower tension choice provides more core and broadens D&G
Designed to be highly durable
Perfect for professional or ambitious violinists and for violins which could benefit from improved response
Peter Infeld (PI) strings produce a rich spectrum of sound colors, a blend of power and elegance, and a wide dynamic range. The strings deliver instant bow response as well as superior tuning ability.
Set Includes:
Peter Infeld Violin E - platinumun-plated/chromesteel
Peter Infeld Violin A - aluminum/synthetic
Peter Infeld Violin D - silver/synthetic
Peter Infeld Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Peter Infeld by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Peter Infeld (PI) strings produce a rich spectrum of sound colors, a blend of power and elegance, and a wide dynamic range. The strings deliver instant bow response as well as superior tuning ability.
Set Includes:
Peter Infeld Violin E - tin-plated/chromesteel
Peter Infeld Violin A - aluminum/synthetic
Peter Infeld Violin D - silver/synthetic
Peter Infeld Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Peter Infeld by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Thomastik Vision violin strings SET of 4. All sizes. Perfect for children's and student instruments. Vision is a high-quality synthetic core string to fit all sizes 1/10 - 4/4.
Small sizes come with Silver D as standard, full size offers an optional aluminium D for a slightly softer sound.
Vision strings are designed to settle in quickly and be very stable in intonation. They have a clear, focused and brilliant tone. Ideal for young student players.
To check your instrument size measure the length of the back (LOB) excluding the 'button' which is the thumb shaped extension at the top where the neck is anchored. Old instruments can vary, if more than 1/2" over choose the next size up.
4/4 - LOB 356mm (14")
3/4 - LOB 330mm (13")
1/2 - LOB 305mm (12")
1/4 - LOB 280mm (11")
1/8 - LOB 254mm (10")
Vision Solo violin strings feature a technically advanced formulation and architecture designed to produce a blend of exceptional performance and playing characteristics. They offer great warmth with focus and clarity as well as energetic and intense projection. Using advanced synthetic core technology, they are easy to play and settle-in quickly. They respond quickly and are very durable.
Set Includes:
Vision Solo Violin E - tin-plated/multilayered steel
Vision Solo Violin A - alum./synthetic
Vision Solo Violin D - alum./synthetic
Vision Solo Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Vision Solo by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Removable Ball
Vision Solo violin strings feature a technically advanced formulation and architecture designed to produce a blend of exceptional performance and playing characteristics. They offer great warmth with focus and clarity as well as energetic and intense projection. Using advanced synthetic core technology, they are easy to play and settle-in quickly. They respond quickly and are very durable.
Set Includes:
Vision Solo Violin E - tin-plated/multilayered steel
Vision Solo Violin A - alum./synthetic
Vision Solo Violin D - alum./synthetic
Vision Solo Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Vision Solo by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Removable Ball
Vision Solo violin strings feature a technically advanced formulation and architecture designed to produce a blend of exceptional performance and playing characteristics. They offer great warmth with focus and clarity as well as energetic and intense projection. Using advanced synthetic core technology, they are easy to play and settle-in quickly. They respond quickly and are very durable.
Set Includes:
Vision Solo Violin E - tin-plated/multilayered steel
Vision Solo Violin A - alum./synthetic
Vision Solo Violin D - silver/synthetic
Vision Solo Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Vision Solo by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Removable Ball
Vision Titanium Solo strings are wound on an advanced synthetic core, while their highly polished surface allows for effortless left-hand technique. They offer incredible focus on the upper strings and clarity and are perfect for soloists. These strings settle in very quickly and offer tuning stability.
Set Includes:
Vision Titanium Violin E - titanium/chromiumsteel
Vision Titanium Violin A - alum./synthetic
Vision Titanium Violin D - silver/synthetic
Vision Titanium Violin G - silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Vision Titanium Solo by Thomastik
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Removable Ball
Dominant strings are made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core. These strings provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear with stable intonation, and rich in overtones.
Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro DP200 Viola Strings: For all you pros. Thanks to their vast dynamic range, Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro strings are suitable for: orchestral musicians as well as soloists and solo violists. They can handle the entire range of dynamics, from piano (p) to fortississimo (fff). They perform well with high bow pressure. Dominant Pro® can also assert itself optimally in large orchestras or in a quartet if required but is also easy to play in piano (p). Dominant Pro is the name of the fastest and most direct response in the entire universe - and every parallel universe. Dominant Pro has a dark and warm sound that embraces the player and the audience. The superimposed slight sharpness brings a tingling contrast to the sound image. Along with the wide range of tonal colors, Dominant Pro creates a smooth transition that ideally combines the specific timbres of the individual strings.
Set includes:
Dominant Pro Viola A String - chrome/carbon steel, ball, medium
Dominant Pro Viola D String - chrome/synthetic, medium
Dominant Pro Viola G String - silver/synthetic, medium
Dominant Pro Viola C String - tungsten-silver/synthetic, medium
DYNAMO strings for Viola: Perform like you never have before
Dynamo viola strings were developed with passion and patience. The outcome is better than anticipated by combining qualities previously unatainable in any one set.
Features:
Big core sound: dark and powerful
A broad sound and an excellent response
Wide dynamic range and an easily modulated color palate
Great sound on most vintage and modern instruments
A sound which will captivate the player and the audience
The vast spectrum of tone colors in Peter Infeld (PI) strings enable you to achieve complete musical expression. With its smooth, warm top and powerful bottom strings, PI offers abundant modulation in all ranges and exceptional support for violists.
Brand: Peter Infeld by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: up to 16.5”
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Rondo Viola String Set - Medium
RONDO FOR VIOLA
High dynamic range in sound and volume
Great power and projection for the audience
Excellent bow response
Good corrosion resistance
Rich sound with compact substance
Rondo viola strings work on many different instruments but are particularly popular among soloists who play old violas. The tonal balance of the RO200 set when moving from string to string is exceptionally harmonious. The haptic feeling of the left and right hand is especially smooth, the bow pressure resistance nevertheless very high. Even with little bow pressure, the strings produce a rich sound with compact substance. Due to the high dynamic range and tonal properties, the strings are suitable for chamber music, solo performances and for use in a full orchestra. The light response and playability also makes the set suitable for talents who are just at the start of a successful career.
Available for pre-order, expected to ship by December 1st!
Warm, shiny, precise—crafted for expressive performance
Warmly recommended for a golden sound, the Thomastik Rondo Gold Viola String Set delivers a warm, resonant tone with remarkable clarity and depth. Designed for professional and ambitious violists, this medium-tension set enhances both projection and responsiveness while maintaining tonal balance across all four strings.
Add a golden glow to your performance—warm, brilliant, and precise.
The Magic of Rondo Gold
Ideal for professional and ambitious violists, as well as violas that benefit from improved response, Rondo Gold strings bring color, warmth, and expressive freedom to any instrument. Compared to standard Rondo strings—which feature a more focused and direct sound—Rondo Gold strings are warmer, have more depth and overtones, and offer greater freedom of expression. They add a golden glow that enhances the viola's natural voice with refined brilliance and flexibility.
Features & Specifications
Premium Construction: Synthetic core strings with precision windings for tonal consistency, clarity, and durability.
Warm, Shiny, Precise: Balanced sound character combining golden warmth with clear projection.
Expressive Sound Profile: Enhanced overtones and depth provide richness and freedom of tone.
Fast, Easy Response: Smooth articulation across the entire dynamic range, from ppp to fff.
Tuning Compatibility: Maintains stable performance even at lower pitch standards down to 430 Hz.
Medium Tension: Ideal balance between flexibility, comfort, and control.
Made in Austria: Expertly crafted by Thomastik-Infeld in Vienna, renowned for precision since 1919.
The Rondo Gold Viola String Set combines warmth, brilliance, and responsive playability, making it ideal for solo, chamber, or orchestral performance. Each string contributes to a cohesive tonal palette that supports expressive phrasing and projection.
Vision Solo viola strings feature a technically advanced formulation and architecture designed to produce a blend of exceptional performance and playing characteristics. They offer great warmth with focus and clarity as well as energetic and intense projection. Using advanced synthetic core technology, they are easy to play and settle-in fast. They respond quickly and are very durable.
Set Includes:
Vision Solo Viola A - chromium/steel
Vision Solo Viola D - chromium/synthetic
Vision Solo Viola G - silver/synthetic
Vision Solo Viola C - tungsten-silver/synthetic
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Vision Solo by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: up to 16.5”
Core Material: Synthetic
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro DP400 Cello Strings: For all you pros. Inspired by the sound of a tube amplifier and using the playing possibilities created by an innovative metal core, Dominant Pro redefines past tonal ideals. The set has an airy, light sound character with pronounced, brilliant overtones and a pleasantly warm basic timbre with plenty of texture. Dominant Pro is a sheer joy to play. Dominant Pro has the highest modulation capacity of timbres and sound structure: depending on the playing style: The sound of the strings can be formed with incredible brilliance or to be warm, round and saturated. The sound structure can be wonderfully modulated from fine-grained to coarse-grained. The dynamic range of extends from an airy and delicate pianissimo (pp) to a rich fortissimo (ff). Dominant Pro is the name of the fastest and most direct response within the Thomastik-Infeld cello string repertoire. Especially at high bow speed, the strings develop their supporting resonance. Rich colors combined with an especially structured sound.
Set includes:
Dominant Pro Cello A String - chrome/carbon steel, medium
Dominant Pro Cello D String - chrome/carbon steel, medium
Dominant Pro Cello G String - nickel alloy/spiral core, medium
Dominant Pro Cello C String - tungsten-nickel alloy/spiral core, medium
The PETER INFELD® strings for cello make you shine in many different ways.
The strings are very reliable and help you sound great with minimal effort. The strings’ tremendous sound colors stay controllable at all times. They have a centered tonal core and sound especially powerful in the mids. Thomastik have developed these strings for remarkable balance and outstanding projection that lets your sound shine all the way to the farthest corner of the room.
Centered tonal core
Remarkable projection
Exceptional sound colors that are easy to control
Extremely reliable
String Set Composition
A String: Multialloy wound over carbon steel
D String: Multialloy wound over carbon steel
G String: Tungsten/Chrome wound over spiral rope core
C String: Tungsten/Chrome wound over spiral rope core
Spirocore Cello Tungsten G & C strings have a flexible multiwire spiral rope core. They offer a longer period of musical vibration and significantly reduce inertia. Spirocore cello strings are equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato. They are highly responsive and long lasting.
Set Includes:
Spirocore Cello G - tungsten/steel: Medium
Spirocore Cello C - tungsten/steel: Medium
Weight:0.1 lbs
Brand: Spirocore by Thomastik-Infeld
String: G/C String Bundle
Size: 4/4
Winding Material: Tungsten
Core Material: Steel
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
Rondo Cello String Set - Medium
RONDO FOR CELLO
Soloistic power
Expressive focus
Sonorous, deep sound
Vast dynamic range
Maximum resilience
NEW Rondo Experience® A-string (RO41XP)
Vibrant with exceptional sparkle and rich overtones
Even greater sensitivity to dynamics and bow articulation
Even more sound colors and higher capacity for modulation
For cellos that already have a high sound density or need relief (tense, tonally stiff or ‘stuck,’ closed, less flexible)
R041XP
Professional players choose Rondo strings for their exceptionally deep and focused tonal intensity. A fast bow response supports their direct character at any dynamic level, while the strong focus offers a great projection of this rich and complex sound.
Rondo® A-string
Why the new cello A-string NO.RO41XP deserves the name Experience
fast bow response
enables impulsive interpretations
ideal for improvisation
even more intense playing experience
RONDO® Experience A-string for cello: The 3 main facts at a glance:
How does the new Thomastik-Infeld NO.RO41XP sound?
a very lively cello A-string with a lot of brightness and richness of overtones
less string tension, yet exceptionally powerful
very compact sound despite a broad sound beam
How does the RONDO® Experience NO.RO41XP for cello play?
reacts even faster than the classic NO.RO41 to playing impulses
high modulation ability, as it reacts very sensitively to bow pressure and bow speed
keeps contact reliably, even if there is too little bow pressure close to the bridge
For whom & when is the RONDO® Experience A-string for cello suitable?
ideal for advanced players and professionals
for all those whose instrument itself already has a lot of tonal density
when the instrument needs relief
Versum strings impress with a beautiful tonal balance. With their focused sound and precise and powerful intonation they give your instrument a unique personality and offer you great versatility in expression. A vast spectrum of colors and an ideal balance across all strings provide support for the cellos lower voice while accentuating its soloistic opportunities.
Weight:0.2 lbs
Brand: Versum by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Core Material: Steel
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball
The Versum Solo edition offers unprecedented possibilities of combining color, sound and texture. These strings were designed for profound power, ideal response and optimal projection. With effortless virtuosity they are poised to enhance the performances of even the most discerning players.
Weight:0.2 lbs
Brand: Versum Solo by Thomastik-Infeld
String: Set
Size: 4/4
Winding Material: Set - Mixed windings
Core Material: Steel
Gauge: Medium
String End: Ball