Strings for Musical Instruments

Elcoda offers strings for violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar and harp, as well as strings for folk, baroque and other stringed instruments.

The catalogue includes complete sets and individual strings for students, professional musicians, teachers and orchestras. Different core materials, tensions, sizes and constructions are available, so strings should be selected not only by brand but also for the specific instrument and musical application.

Violin Strings

The Violin Strings section includes complete sets and individual strings from different manufacturers and series.

Important factors include violin size, core material, tension, the characteristics of the individual instrument and the desired tonal character. Steel, synthetic and gut-core strings differ in response, stability, playing feel and sound.

Elcoda's range includes Pirastro, Thomastik-Infeld, Larsen, Warchal, Pyramid, D'Addario and other manufacturers.

Pirastro Strings

Elcoda is an official Pirastro dealer in Germany and has worked with Pirastro products for more than 15 years. Pirastro strings are an important part of Elcoda's range for violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp.

Popular products are kept in stock, while many specialised strings and individual specifications can be ordered from the manufacturer. This is particularly useful for professional musicians who require a specific individual string rather than only a standard set.

Viola Strings

The Viola Strings section includes sets and individual strings for instruments of different sizes and professional levels.

Viola strings should be selected according to instrument size, vibrating string length, tension and the character of the instrument. The same string set can behave differently on violas of different sizes and construction.

Elcoda offers viola strings from Pirastro, Larsen, Thomastik-Infeld, Pyramid, D'Addario and other manufacturers.

Cello Strings

The Cello Strings section includes complete sets as well as individual strings.

Professional cellists often combine strings from different series or manufacturers. Important factors include tension, response, balance between registers, projection and compatibility with the individual instrument.

Elcoda offers professional cello strings from Pirastro, Larsen, Thomastik-Infeld, Pyramid and other manufacturers.

Double Bass Strings

The Double Bass Strings section includes sets and individual strings for different playing applications.

Double bass strings vary considerably according to their intended use. Important factors include instrument size and scale length, orchestral or solo tuning, playing style, tension and the required response for arco and pizzicato playing.

Elcoda offers strings from Pirastro, Thomastik-Infeld, Pyramid and other manufacturers, including specialised options for orchestral and solo tuning.

Guitar Strings

The Guitar Strings section includes strings for classical, acoustic, electric and bass guitars, flamenco guitars, seven-string and other specialised guitars.

For classical guitar, the material of the trebles, bass-string construction and tension are particularly important. For acoustic and electric guitars, material, gauge, scale length, tuning and playing style should be considered.

Elcoda's range includes Knobloch Strings, D'Addario, Savarez, Pyramid, Augustine and other manufacturers. Knobloch is an important part of Elcoda's professional classical guitar string range.

Harp Strings

The dedicated Harp Strings section includes specialised strings for pedal and other types of harps.

When selecting a harp string, it is particularly important to know the harp model or type, note, octave, material and, whenever possible, the manufacturer's item number. Detailed information on materials, series and selection is provided in the specialised harp string section.

Strings for Folk and Baroque Instruments

Elcoda also offers strings for folk, historical and baroque instruments. These specialised applications often require precise information about scale length, tuning, number of strings and material.

If the required string is not available among the standard products, it is useful to provide the instrument type, scale length, tuning and required dimensions.

How to Choose Strings

There is no universally best string. The right choice depends on the instrument, the musical application and the preferences of the player.

Important factors include instrument type and size, core material, tension, tuning, playing style and technique, desired tonal character, and whether a complete set or an individual string is required.

If a musician is unsure which strings to choose, it is helpful to specify the instrument or model, the strings currently in use and what should be changed — for example response, tension, balance, projection or tonal character.

Sets and Individual Strings

Elcoda offers not only complete sets, but also individual strings. This is especially important for professional musicians who create their own combinations or need to replace only a damaged or worn string.

Many specialised products are available to order. If a particular string is not currently in stock, Elcoda can help clarify its specifications and availability from the manufacturer.

International Delivery

Elcoda is based in Germany and supplies strings to musicians, teachers, music schools, orchestras, dealers and other customers worldwide.