D'Addario Zyex 4/4 Violin Set Medium Gauge

by D'Addario

Product Features

• 4/4 violin, Full Set
• Medium Gauge

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002D0L8Q
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,674 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #23 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories > Violin Accessories > Strings

Product Description

Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, tremendous for professional players. It was created to be stable for drastic climatic conditions and settles very quickly. Zyex has a warmer sound than other synthetic strings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zyex Violin Strings, November 9, 2007

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M. Cannon (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D'Addario Zyex 4/4 Violin Set Medium Gauge

I recently changed all my violin strings to Zyex, and I can say nothing but good things about them. They set quickly, and have a rich, slightly dark sound. They are loud and have very quick bow response.
The only possible negative thing I can say about these strings is that they take slightly more pressure to play in 3rd or 4th position, but as I have only been playing the violin for four years, it could be that there is some mistake in my technique.
I am a classical player, but I would recommend these strings for any type of music.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my go-to set, November 17, 2009

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Tzen - See all my reviews

This review is from: D'Addario Zyex 4/4 Violin Set Medium Gauge

I have used the Zyex as my standard set for the past 8 years. Wonderful set of strings. Break in time is fairly quick. They last forever (4-6 months easy of heavy use). Every violin responds differently to various sets of strings but I have found the zyex to be the most compatible with the violins I have and used. The tones are rich and vibrant. Slightly on the deeper/warmer side, which I like. The G is plenty powerful and the strings are very forgiving if you are on a off day. I have gone through the entire Pirastro series, the Thomastiks, Corelli, other D'Addario etc. and this is definately my standard. I plan on giving the Larsen's a try next but the only strings I have found comprable are the Eva Pirazzi and Obligatos (which are twice the price) for my main instrument.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than strings three times the cost, October 15, 2011

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Beehaz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario Zyex 4/4 Violin Set Medium Gauge

This is the second time I've bought these after making the decision to only ever by these strings, and after reflecting on how happy I was with them, was inspired to come rant about them here in the form of writing.

Miserable history of string use:
I started with Classical violin and now predominantly play traditional Irish music, originally with D'Addario Helicore (fairly balanced, easy response) as my default string. One year I got fancy and decided I'd be a sucker and purchase the overly priced Pirastro Evah Pirazzis solely for the cool image design of the ladies face and rolling locks against the green background. Well, even though I saved the cool design string pouch, I ditched the Pirazzi strings. Even though they had a vibrant sound that may pay off with a mega high end instrument in a classical setting, they were not warm in tone or have any interesting depth (and as others often note the E string was kind of tin-y). Searching for warmth I tried Pirastro's other over priced product, the Obligatos. These also were nothing to write home to mom about.

The happy ending:
Finally I tried the Zyex, based on the reviews here which pointed to their rich tone, and my initial positive experience with D'Addario--and wow! Way better than the strings I tried that were three times the cost.
-The response off the bow is lovely
-The break in time is almost non-existent- I put them on before a band practice, and felt like normal
after an hour of jamming
-Again, the warmth of the tone- I find myself playing better just to sap out the rich tone that I am not used
to being exposed to

Great strings!