Dynamo Thomastik Infeld Strings Official Review

[@erictheviolinist]

What do you think of the Dynamos? Get them here bit.ly/3YDkscg

[@DivaDeb1234]

I'm sure the next to the strings I purchase will be these

[@dvides89]

Regarding rosin, which one do you think reacts best to these type of strings? I have both supple and crisp recipes.

[@erictheviolinist]

@@dvides89 Will be making a video on that soon

[@vendelius]

I just put a set of these on a violin 4 days ago and Your opinion is Spot On.... Thanks...

[@erictheviolinist]

✌

[@petiteviolon]

I've had a set of Dynamos on for a week now and have been loving them. I put them on 3 hours before an orchestra rehearsal (risky), played them in for half an hour, and they stayed stable (pitch) through the whole 3-hour, outdoor service. Over the next day they very quickly lost that new string metallic brightness and now I'm getting a warm but focused sound. Tomorrow I'll play them for the first time with the quartet, so will be a nice test of blend vs solo power.

[@erictheviolinist]

That’s why I said that I think Thomastik was a little conservative in the break in time, they broke in very well. Less than 24 hours for me

[@erictheviolinist]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@DivaDeb1234]

Please post the results

[@petiteviolon]

@@DivaDeb1234 this is Eric's page, so no, I'm not posting videos here.

[@DivaDeb1234]

@@petiteviolon ok no video just wondered your opinion

[@shannonunderwood9626]

My 1925 Italian violin has been transformed by the Dynamo strings! Wonderful projection and over tones with amazing playability. I had switched from the Peter Infeld….don’t think I’ll be going back, as good as those were on my violin. Guess we’re all wondering about the longevity. Fun times while we find out! 3:35pm Apr 20

[@erictheviolinist]

I’m happy to hear!

[@joshuapedersen97]

Hello Eric, Thanks for the great video. It was a pleasure meeting you in Boston.

[@erictheviolinist]

Thank YOU!

[@myriamharvey4413]

16:07 Wow! Love the clean pure E sound. Then the bold warm G sound! Will buy some soon!

[@Arepas7]

Wow!! That sounded so Rich and Beautiful, you Play very well. Thank You for doing a lovely review on these strings.

[@erictheviolinist]

Thank you!

[@sinchaipiathanom9005]

Very positive review. Wait for String LIfe Span review. Personally, the sound is not as clear as Thomastik PI.

[@erictheviolinist]

Coming soon!

[@erictheviolinist]

I also want to point out that low humidity is not good for violins. Given the space and the conditions of that day, it was optimal to test out the strings

[@lydieviolinart]

Thank you for this review. I saw the ad of Dynamo string in Strings Magazine this week and after sawing your review, I definitely want to buy these strings as I was looking for a new set to have a better bow response.

[@erictheviolinist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MoesTube1]

Great review. I was surprised how warm they sounded on your fiddle since your instrument has such a beautiful, focused, bright timbre, I thought maybe they'd be too much. Yes, hearing them in a real-world setting gave a fuller picture of how they'd sound under "battle conditions." I've grown accustomed to the low tension of the D-Pros and love how they feel under my fingers, but if these have a similar feel, I'd try them. I'd be curious to know how they age over time, whether it's a horrible death like Evahs or a gradual one with an increase of surface noise but still responsive like the D-Pros. I will say that the price point is a bit of a deterrent for me. Great playing in the excerpts, by the way! 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@erictheviolinist]

Thanks man! The Evahs do die a horrible death quickly, I admit. I would say the D-Pros and the Dynamos have exactly the same feeling under the fingers.

[@ronlavallee112]

They sound super crisp Eric. Make your violin sound wonderful.

[@erictheviolinist]

Thank you for watching and listening!

[@suhndog]

Beautiful! The tone of the Dynamo strings can be compared to the difference between a cheeseburger, and a full-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner. I'm now talking 'turkey'! Heh.. I'm sold! I just ordered a set.. Thank you!

[@erictheviolinist]

Check out my recent video two months after I first put them on. I compared the dynamos to a Michelin star meal ;-)

[@DivaDeb1234]

So the verdict is in. Amazon delivered my strings I put them on for three days now. At first I was unsure because I guess getting used to a different sound completely from my vision titanium solos. And I think there was a very short breaking in. Now I'm getting this interesting soft yet bright tone it's very intriguing.

[@erictheviolinist]

Interesting to hear that! Yes, the break in time is probably one of the best features about these strings. Hope they work well for you!

[@DivaDeb1234]

@@erictheviolinist yep I'm in love 💞

[@JSWilliamssr]

IMHO, they repackaged regular Dominants and jacked the price up X3.

[@Creationhorse]

The G string sounds too broad. I guess I prefer a more focused sound. It would be helpful to hear a comparison of other strings that you like, in this same church setting.

[@erictheviolinist]

Great Idea!

[@SandraMelodiyaa]

Thank you so much for the review. I still prefer the dominant pro though.

[@classicalthrasher]

Honest opinion, criminally expensive compared to other synthetics, including their own. Other competitors have already explored great depth of tone and a voluminous sound with lower tension-not going to mention them here out of respect to Thomastik and yourself, but they were made two years ago at most. A lower priced variant of an already existing line. I would give them away if someone gave me a free set to try-that is how I feel about their aggressive pricing for the "best" string in the market. It makes everyone make their strings pricier (not talking about inflation, of course everything is more expensive nowadays.) Infeld Pis are expensive-they should have kept that high price as the absolute top for synthetics. Some won't care, and I do not mind that-but I won't support this product. (Have used Thomastik/Infeld strings, no personal grudges involved.)

[@erictheviolinist]

Either way, thanks for getting involved the conversation!

[@classicalthrasher]

@@erictheviolinist Many thanks for not taking my comment personally. 👍 Thomastik makes good strings-the pricing has been an issue with them since I was a young violinist. I thought Infeld Pi were expensive when they were introduced! But I definitely enjoyed many of their sets decades ago, before Pi started the trend towards very and even more expensive strings (back then, Evah Pirazzis were "pricey"-now they are kind of "regular price".) Best wishes.

[@keikun17]

I still have 2 fresh sets of dominant pros sitting in my cabinet and my strings were just recently replaced. But I want to try this already so bad 😂

[@erictheviolinist]

😆

[@DivaDeb1234]

U only live once

[@denysmcnair302]

It's really difficult to make a judgement of the Dynamo strings as there are so many variables in addition to the strings. ie the violin, the position of sound post and bridge, the bow and rosin, and variable humidity. I used Evah Pirrazi strings for a while but they noticeably deteriorated within 3 months of daily playing. Since then I've always played Thomastik Titanium Vision Solo strings, as they suit my violin, and retain sound quality for at least 3 months. They are also affordable. I shall try the Dynamo's in the future but paying an extra £40+ on top of what I usually pay is a painful prospect. Your demonstration of the strings was pleasing, but I was left a little underwhelmed by the sound of the G sting, which lacked the deep colourful resonance that I had expected, especially when playing the Bach Allamande and the Preludio. I was disappointed that the different voices in these pieces lacked distinct dynamic contrast. Unfortunately your demo didn't convince me to rush to order a set of the strings.

[@erictheviolinist]

Thanks for your comment! Yes, I agree. There are many variables to choosing the right string and sometimes getting a luthier’s opinion is the great option. And yes, they are the most expensive strings I’ve ever put on my violin to date. It can be painful on the budget if you certainly don’t play as often.

[@Lucerious92]

Had to go back and compare from your Dominant Pro video and have to say I like these better. At least from what the mic can pick up, it's probably even more different in person. To me they seem like they do have a good depth and are very smooth. I'm very curious now to know what they actually feel like but after you said the price I went nooo haha. For someone of your level though I think these will be very suitable. So for what was said about wanting to recreate that old world sound did he mean like gut strings with more vintage violins? They do have a different sound but I've only ever used gut strings on a vielle so can't really say it's something I've thought about in terms of modern instruments. Anyhoo, I've gone on too long haha I look forward to hearing your thoughts after a couple months! Also I like your expression change at 12:50, even if I'm not entirely sure if it's in response to the strings or the music.

[@popitoto]

I bought them,since 3 weeks now,I like them much,good balance between G and D ,mainly.The G like it for it's color.The E I didnt try,I use Pirastro olive.And the A,is less good,I find

[@erictheviolinist]

Very nice!

[@ultracello]

Interesting... Nice Earthworks mic, either - big fan here. For me on cello nothing beats Superflexible. Broad, transparent and good overtones.

[@DivaDeb1234]

How would they be In orchestra?

[@DivaDeb1234]

I've always been unsatisfied with most A strings. I normally feel they sound muted and muffley. What do you think about this A strings. Do you know what I mean, have you ever experienced this?

[@erictheviolinist]

That's interesting. I'm thinking that potentially the tension of your A string may not match what your violin wants. Have you started with Dominants and tried to figure out from there?

[@DivaDeb1234]

@@erictheviolinist yes I've tried dominant and dominant pro and many many others but I just hate the G note in third position on the A string the most it just sounds muted and I'm not sure if it's my playing or if it's whatever. I don't know, never been happy with it though. Even when I was a beginner I hated it in third position on the A string just the G note mostly. When I put a little vibrato on it I like it better .

[@thestringquartetcompany]

You could try a steel A instead. I've used Flexocor, steel rope string. Very nice under the hand.

[@DivaDeb1234]

@@thestringquartetcompany I want power and sweetness. How do you like the dynamo A?

[@thestringquartetcompany]

@@DivaDeb1234 I have not tried Dynamo yet.

[@LordCarmesimXXVII]

This sounds great. But Dominant Pro were hard to play on my main violin, compared to the original Dominants, because of the higher tension. These Dynamo are the same tension as the Pro, so unfortunately, they probably aren't going to work out for it.

[@erictheviolinist]

Indeed both strings have simile tension, dynamos are slightly more than the dominant pros

[@ayo3014]

Spotify or Apple Music for classical music? And make sure to review the new app tomorrow. Also, which wireless over ear headphones are best for classical music?

[@erictheviolinist]

I’m already waiting for the app to be downloaded ✌🏻

[@TheZombieGAGA]

11:25 Earthworks SR25 instr microphone recording

[@jennifersersaw3588]

I am really curious to know their general lifetime. I currently play on Pirastro Perpetual Cadenza strings. I have a dynamo set coming this week. I had a gift certificate so I figured why not try them. I just don’t want to fall in love with a string and then find out I have to replace it more than once or twice a year given the cost. My current strings can last around 6 months before a change.

[@erictheviolinist]

I’ll be posting a video soon regarding the life span so stay tuned!

[@jennifersersaw3588]

@@erictheviolinist Good! I just started trying them on my violin. I was very impressed on how quickly they settled pitch wise. I put them on at 2 in the afternoon and did not even really hane time to play them and figured I would probably need to be constantly adjusting them at a 6:30 to 8pm rehearsal. I only had to adjust them twice and by 7 they were holding strong.

[@pete4511]

Will they be making a set for viola?

[@erictheviolinist]

I don’t see why not. That would be the next logical step for them.

[@TNungesser]

Hi Eric, your video was 8 months ago. What are your thoughts now? Do they last? How long do thy last? How long do they keep their nice sound?

[@erictheviolinist]

3 to 4 months of playing time, 3 to 4 hours a day. But depending on playing style that can change

[@TNungesser]

@@erictheviolinist thanks. I got some Eva Perazzi gold instead.

[@DivaDeb1234]

They do sound good on your violin

[@erictheviolinist]

I played them in a pit yesterday night, actually. They blend well and they sound excellent in an ensemble setting.

[@melissanigh7052]

Eric, who made this violin ?

[@erictheviolinist]

Jan Pawlikowski in Kraków, Poland

[@jytte47]

A professional musicien can make a chineese shoebox sounding like a stradivarius. I think a test with loose strings could be interesting.

[@erictheviolinist]

Good idea

[@cnboy14]

Maybe it’s an American thing but Amazon here in UK mean 100% authentic no fake nonsense

[@dvides89]

First

[@user-do5hd7zb4x]

I felt the room acoystics too live. Innitially I was reminded of the great violin mystery pbs 1982. Your playing is very nice but I felt a distance from the microphone. Im not sure about the Dynamos. They dont seem to project. Wheres the volume? The umpf! They dont have any reserve power. Your technique was wonderful and playing very graceful. BUT NO POWER! I FELT LIKE YOU WERE BEING EATEN UP BY ROOM ACOUSTICS LIKE THERE WAS A VEIL FILTERING OR DAMPING YOUR TONE. SORRY SO HARSH ON YOU! MAYBE THE CARPET ATE UP YOUR OVERTONES THERE WAS DAMPING GOING ON SOMEWHERE NOT SURE OF SOURCE. MAYBE YOUR INSTRUMENT NOT PLAYED IN ENOUGH OR BAD BRIDGE EATING UP OVERTONES. IVE HEARD IT SAID IT TAKES 50 YEARS FOR A VIOLIN TO BREAK IN. MAYBE YOUR VIOLIN NEEDS TO BE EXPOSED TO A PIANO TOP FOR A WHILE. I DONT THINK THE DYNAMOS GOT A FAIR PRESENTATION. I DONT THINK I WOULD RUN OUT AND BY ASET IMMEDIATELY I THINK THEY ARE TOO NEW. MAYBE SOUNDPOST RESET. IFEEL YOU ARE CONSUMATE VIOLINIST SOMETHING IS KILLING YOUR SOUND AND ITS NOT YOUR FAULT. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO HEAR THEM IN A NORMAL SMALL ROOM WITH A DYNAMIC MICROPHONE. BUT WHAT DO I KNOW IM JUST AN AMATEUR. I WOULD SUGGEST DO ANOTHETHER TEST OF THEM. THANK YOU FOR DOING THE TEST ERIC.

[@twoblink]

So for my kids; the problem comes in the form that their violin is $100...