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Are solid steel or synthetic violin strings better?

This is my first time buying new strings for my violin and I’ve narrowed it down to two choice based on reviews and cost. The only difference I can see between the strings is that one has a solid steel core and the other has a synthetic core. What are the pros and cons of each type of core?

Answer:

It depends on the tone you want. Synthetics are a more artificial, but rich tone. Solid steel strings will have a beautiful and bright tone, but may be a tad bit more difficult to play.
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