String Laboratory

The Sound Post is pleased to offer a one-of-a-kind, private test facility where you can try out strings on your own instrument at no charge.

Find out how your instrument and bow respond to different strings.

• Try the latest strings, including popular new synthetic core violin and viola strings and expensive tungsten cello strings at no risk
• Isolate what works best for you and your instrument

Learn about the differences between synthetic, steel, and gut strings.

• You might find that gut suits you more than you thought
• Test the latest synthetics like Violino, Infeld Red and Blue, and Evah Pirazzi against steel strings like Helicore, Permanent and Prim

Explore performance characteristics of different gauges and tensions.

• Does a 13 gauge Eudoxa A work better for you than a 14?
• Is Dominant Stark Silver D more suited to your instrument than medium?

The String Laboratory is stocked with Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass strings from the world's leading manufacturers including: Corelli, D'Addario, Jargar, Larsen, Pirastro, Prim and Thomastik.