new cello strings?

Question

i just put new tomastic Doninate strings on my cello. i have been playing on them for a couple of hours, but so far the only other strings i have used was red lable, but i noticed the new strings sound a little hollow sounding, it dosent seem to produce a full sound. My cello teacher said i have to break them in, so will playing on them help it eventualy create a fuller sound? also will it sound better in time for next friday, i have a college audition.

Answer 1

you need to play the heck out of your cello while you can.

Answer 2

Ok, admitidly Dominants are a step up from red label, but there are much better strings out there. Many people automatically use Dominants b/c their teacher tells them to or b/c they've heard of them, but I personally would never recommend using those strings to any of my cello or violin students.

If you are looking for a rich, full tone with good response and stability try Obligatos. Additionally, they also settle in fairly quickly, as far as new strings go. Granted they are much more expensive than Dominants, but you are getting a much better string. Honestly there is no comparison - Obligatos are highly superior strings

But then again, every instrument is different. I'd experiment with various brands of strings. You may also want to mix sets to get the exact tone you desire. But please, give up the Dominants - they really are not that great.

Answer 3

I used to use Dominants, but felt they're sound was a little dark for my liking. I used them on a viola, but they worked well for my first student model viola, which sounded like a shoebox with strings...cheap is as cheap does...Now I like the Helicore's on my new viola, but I tried a whole slew of different strings to find these. I am also finding that I don't care for the A so I might shop around to find a different A. The thing with Dominants is that they'll last a little longer than most strings shelf-life - wise. I use them on my school instruments because of that fact. They sound better than Red Labels (ugh).
I wouldn't change anything, and let the college prof help you find strings that you like when you get there. Most colleges will see talent beyond string quality...I think. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Interesting. I play violin ,both electric and acoustic. I won't use anything but Tomastik Dominant strings. Yes, ur teacher is right. Like all strings, they need to be "played in". Couldn't guarantee by Friday though. Just play as much as you can. All the best for Ur audition. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

okay.. yes your teacher is right.. they take a couple weeks to break in.... but....
every cello is different in terms of strings..
some strings sound better on different cellos..
if you want a really really good sound.. you get someone to set up your cello for you.. and they test like every single different string.. and usually you dont just use 1 company strings on a cello. i'm a cellist, and i've got my strings changed and the lady said she rarely.. very rarely uses one company for a good sound. my cello had 4 different strings on it. larsen strings makes like 12 different strings.. its crazy!
on my current cello, i have larsen A and D, and Spirocore G and C, but i havent had a chance to change the strings to a set i really like, but that combo is very common on cellos i've noticed...

-Anthony