Pirastro Eudoxa Violin Strings Genuine gut strings with a round, warm sound. Rich, complex tone color. Low tension. Set Includes . . . Carbon Steel/Aluminum-Wound (Loop or Ball) Gut/Aluminum-Wound A (Ball End) Gut/Aluminum D (Knot End) Gut/Silver G (Knot End) Options Brilliant D & G - The alternate brilliant D and G string are stiffer and more powerful than the originals, and produce a brilliant tone. Stiff D & G - The alternate stiff D and G strings are stiffer and more powerful than the originals, and produce a dark, rich tone. Original D & G - The original D and G strings are recommended for orchestral, studio, and chamber settings. The recommended aluminum-wound E blends well with the other strings and offers a warm, rich sound. The alternate "Steel" Tin-Plated Carbon Steel E is more brilliant and produces a smoother, more polished sound. Manufacturer's Description The sheep gut core of our Eudoxa strings is manufactured, wound and polished in the traditional way, by hand. well-balanced warm tone with a great diversity of sounds low string tension and a comfortable left hand feeling ideal for orchestra, chamber music and studio takes