Thomastik STRINGS CELLOS VERSUM C VE44
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Versatile Balance : designed to adapt equally well to quartet playing, orchestra section, and "principal player" situations.
- Warm and soft colors with a radiant brilliance : a rich sound output, easy to shape.
- Powerful and focused high notes : a precise response that helps maintain presence without hardening the timbre.
- Medium Tension : a comfortable compromise between projection, bow flexibility, and control.
Manufacturer Information
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Versum: a series focused on "change" and sound transformation
"Versum" means change, transformation: the series was designed to bring a new sound experience to the cellist, with a carefully crafted overall balance. The goal is clear: to offer a set capable of covering a wide range of uses, while maintaining a warm sound identity, along with the clarity and brilliance needed in ensemble playing.
For which cellist and styles?
This Versum Medium set is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced cellists seeking a reliable string for both rehearsal and concert, and an expressive palette that is easy to exploit. Its balanced profile is very suitable for the classical repertoire (section sound, chamber music, concerto), while remaining relevant for aesthetics that require a centered sound and controlled projection.
Sound characteristics
The Versum strings emphasize a sound balance with warm and soft colors, complemented by a radiant brilliance that helps the cello "speak" within the mix of a quartet or orchestra. The high register is described as powerful with a focused sound, useful for maintaining definition in exposed passages and fast runs. The Medium tension promotes a stable playing feel, with a good compromise between breadth, control, and comfort under the bow.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Loop end |
| Category | Cello |
| Draw | 4/4 |
| Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Spun | Tungsten |
| Material | Spiral core |
| Color | Grey |
| Instrument | cello |
| Series | Versum |
| Type | 4-string set |
| Tension | Medium |
| A | steel core, special alloy winding, tension 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs) |
| D | steel core, special alloy winding, tension 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs) |
| G | stranded core, tungsten/chrome winding, tension 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs) |
| C | stranded core, tungsten/chrome winding, tension 13.7 kg (30.2 lbs) |
| Total set tension | 59.9 kg (132 lbs) |
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Questions frequently asked
Are Thomastik Versum VE44 strings suitable for a 4/4 cello?
This set is intended for a 4/4 cello and includes the four strings A, D, G, and C.
What is the tension of the Versum Medium set for cello?
The total stated tension is 59.9 kg (132 lbs). The A string reaches 17.6 kg, while the C string is given as 13.7 kg.
What sound do Versum strings produce?
The Versum series develops warm and soft tones, combined with radiant brilliance. The upper register maintains a focused and powerful sound, useful in exposed passages. This balance favors clarity in quartets or orchestras.
What materials make up the Thomastik Versum 4/4 strings?
The A and D strings use a steel cable with special alloy winding. The G and C strings have a cable core, wound with tungsten/chrome; the set is indicated with a spiral core.
Are the Versum strings suitable for classical and chamber music?
This Medium tension is aimed at intermediate to advanced cellists and is suitable for the classical repertoire, including chamber music, section playing, and concertos.
