Violin

The cost for a set of violin strings ranges from $20 (poor sound and quality) to $90 (excellent sound and quality) from a catalogue, or twice as much from a local store. Here are some mid-range, good quality brands and approximate costs (feel free to comparison shop!):

• Infeld Red –for a warmer sound - $45
• Infeld Blue –for a more brilliant sound - $40
• Vision - for a more focused sound - $39
• Tonica – versatile - $38
• Dominant – versatile -$35
• Helicore –good - $26

Violins often sound and play better with a different brand E string than the A, D and G strings. These brands are recommended for the E string only (use the first list to purchase the A, D and G strings):

• Larsen - $9
• Jargar - $5

Viola

The cost for a set of viola strings ranges from $25 (poor sound and quality) to $100 (excellent sound and quality) from a catalogue, or twice as much from a local music store. Here are some mid-range, good quality brands and approximate costs:

• Evah Pirazzi –wonderful for viola - $77
• Obligato – for a strong yet clear tone -$75
• Dominant – versatile - $60
• Helicore – good - $35

Violas often sound and play better with a different brand A string then the D, G and C strings. These brands are recommended for the A string only (use the first list for the D, G and C strings):

• Larsen: $17
• Jargar - $14

Cello

The cost for a set of cello strings ranges from $40 (poor sound and quality) to $165 (excellent sound and quality) from a catalogue, or twice as much from a local music store. Here are some mid-range, good quality brands and approximate costs:

• Helicore –good - $87
• Jargar A and D; Prim G and C -good -$75
• Piranito –good -$60

Bass

The cost for a set of bass strings ranges from $70 (poor sound and quality) to $185 (excellent sound and quality). Here are some mid-range, good quality brands and approximate costs:

• Superflexible - $108
• Helicore - $102

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