Steel Core vs Fiddlerman Synthetic Core Strings

On every Tower Strings instrument, you are given the option to upgrade the strings and bow. While the steel core strings are a good choice because of their tuning stability and darker tone, the synthetic core strings are preferred because they are clearer, feel softer under the fingers, respond quicker, and generally provide a more enjoyable playing experience.
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[@emjeez8242]

Steel core strings is more of a metallic and powerful sound.
While synthetic strings is more clearer and a bit warmer.

[@Fiddlershop]

That's a good way to describe it!

[@TheHappynot]

The fiddle i ordered from Royce Burt had Hellicore strings. I swapped them out for Tonicas and what a difference! Much deeper and MUCH more rich!

[@Fiddlershop]

Happy to hear!

[@reginaparham6388]

Re. Strings...I began playing on a wood-frame electric that had steel strings and continue with such. It has sufficient volume to be playable in apartment living without disturbing neighbors. A plus factor. I was encouraged to use steel as much easier for novice/beginners to effect a desirable sound and more forgiving. The Amati that I ordered from Fiddlershop has synthetic core strings and though it was a huge change I am now almost as comfortable with the AMO strings as the steel and honestly, cannot imagine the acoustic Amati with anything other than synthetic core strung on it. I'm unsure of what I'll replace them with when the time comes but leaning toward the Fiddlerman synth strings as I've seen a very good video review by a teacher who uses and likes them. Different strings have different applications but your demo of Fman steel vs. synth core shows very good albeit different sound from both. Thank you for doing this video. It solidified my thoughts re replacements. Have a happy Friday and weekend. 😊

[@Fiddlershop]

Thanks Regina, great info!

[@amindaou5711]

Does synthetic strings work well with piezoelectric violin bridge ? Or only steel core strings? Any advice

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Where can I find Fiddlerman Steel Core Strings?

[@Fiddlershop]

So sorry, we don't sell them at the moment. Thanks for asking :)

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Fiddlershop You should some day

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

3:15 pint of Guinness & a wee dram eh!

[@metacognition300]

are there any fiddlerman steel -core strings for violin?

[@Fiddlershop]

Thanks for watching! Anything is possible :)

[@metacognition300]

@@Fiddlershop is it available ☺️

[@kimmymedina6535]

Hello can you do a review a violin for me?

[@Fiddlershop]

Hi Kim! It depends on what kind of video you would like. Please contact us at [e-mail] Thanks!

[@kimmymedina6535]

Okay thank you!!

[@kimmymedina6535]

Fiddlershop I sent you the email!!

[@BanjoPicker]

Which steel core strings?? Brands matter.

[@Fiddlershop]

The Fiddlerman Steel Core Strings. We don't sell them anymore.

[@robertperformance5260]

The steel strings sound perfect for bluegrass.

[@Fiddlershop]

Thanks, Robert! :)

[@faithite]

I prefer synthetic. They don't have that metallic, high-pitched screeching sound.

[@Fiddlershop]

Agreed!

[@ronnierugajr.6289]

steelcore more metalic sounds but sythtic more soft

[@Fiddlershop]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.