Opal Gold Violin Strings

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20px;flex-wrap:wrap} .sym-string-description .ls-video-frame{position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;overflow:hidden} .sym-string-description .ls-video-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0} .sym-string-description .ls-caption{margin-top:10px;color:#6b6b6b;font-size:13px} @media(max-width:749px){.sym-string-description{padding:0}.sym-string-description .section{padding:36px 0}.sym-string-description h2{font-size:24px}.sym-string-description h3{font-size:20px}.sym-string-description .strings-grid,.sym-string-description .voicing-grid,.sym-string-description .size-grid,.sym-string-description .why-grid,.sym-string-description .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sym-string-description .single-callout,.sym-string-description .voicing-callout,.sym-string-description .set-callout,.sym-string-description .size-callout{display:block}} Opal · Single Violin String Opal Gold violin strings,sold individually. Warm, balanced tone on a nylon synthetic core. Plain steel E, aluminium-wound A, silver-wound D and G. Choose the individual string or complete set you need from the options above. About Opal Handmade strings, warm and balanced. Opal Gold is a handmade synthetic-core violin string range from For-Tune Strings. The design centres on a warm, balanced voice across all four strings: a plain steel E for clarity and pitch stability, aluminium-wound A for a warm and responsive upper-middle voice, and silver-wound D and G for depth and a centred low register. Symphonia is the authorised Opal dealer in New Zealand. Every Opal Gold string sold here comes direct from the official supply chain with manufacturer-backed warranty. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, contact us and we will arrange a remedy. The four strings Each voice, in detail. E · Plain Steel Clear, stable top Plain steel core. Ball-end. Sits cleanly at the top of the set, holding pitch firmly and giving a stable upper register without harshness. A · Aluminium on Nylon Warm, responsive upper voice Nylon core with aluminium winding. Warm and quick under the bow, transitioning smoothly from the E without a tonal gap. D · Silver on Nylon Centred, rounded middle Nylon core with silver winding. Rounded and full at the tonal centre of the set, carrying warmth and body through the middle register. G · Silver on Nylon Full, projecting foundation Nylon core with silver winding. Full in the low register with clear projection. Gives the set its tonal depth and warmth from the bottom up. Playability Balanced response, warm projection. Opal Gold strings are tensioned for balance across all four voices. Projection and warmth carry evenly from G through E, supporting consistent intonation and bow control across the full dynamic range. The nylon synthetic core settles quickly after installation and remains stable across rehearsal conditions. The overall character suits players who want a settled, vocal tone rather than an aggressive edge. The set pairs well with instruments that already lean bright, and gives orchestral and chamber players the blend they need without losing presence in the ensemble. Technical specifications Materials and construction. E Steel core · Plain steel · Ball-end A Nylon core · Aluminium wound D Nylon core · Silver wound G Nylon core · Silver wound Size 4/4 violin Origin Manufactured by Opal (For-Tune Strings), supplied through Symphonia as authorised NZ dealer Frequently asked Opal Gold violin strings, in short. How is Opal Gold different from Opal Titan? Opal Gold uses a plain steel E and aluminium or silver windings on a nylon synthetic core, giving a warm, balanced voice with a smooth response across all four strings. Opal Titan uses titanium windings on the E and A for a more focused top register, with copper-silver windings on the D and G. How long do Opal Gold strings last? Under regular playing the tone stays consistent for several months. Replace when the sound becomes dull or intonation becomes harder to maintain. Wipe rosin off after each session to extend lifespan. How long do new strings take to settle in? Allow 24 to 48 hours of normal playing for pitch to stabilise. Tune up gently in small increments during the settling period. Is the E string ball-end or loop-end? Ball-end. A removable ball is fitted, so it will work with most standard tailpieces. Are these genuine Opal strings? Yes. Symphonia is Opal's authorised dealer in New Zealand. Every string comes direct from the official supply chain with manufacturer-backed warranty. Can I return an opened string packet? No. Strings cannot be returned once the packet has been opened, for hygiene and tension reasons. Show more