Thomastik STRINGS VIOLIN INFELD HYBRIDE CORE A HYDRONAL. IR02
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Infeld "Red": a string designed to sculpt the violin's tone
The Thomastik-Infeld Infeld range was created to allow violinists to evolve the instrument's personality by mixing the "Red" and "Blue" series. Here, the "Red" highlights a deeper signature, ideal for taming an overly bright violin.
For which musician and styles?
This 4/4 A string is aimed at intermediate to advanced violinists seeking a denser sound in classical, chamber music, or romantic repertoire, while maintaining comfortable tension consistent with a matching playing style.
The sound
The Hydronalium winding promotes a clear attack and a consistent feel under the bow. Combined with the "Red" philosophy, it helps enhance the midrange and depth for a more velvety projection and better-controlled brilliance.
Recommended compatible accessories
To complete the playing balance, you can pair this string with the other Infeld 4/4 strings (E, D, G) from the "Red" series, or mix with the "Blue" series to brighten the response depending on your instrument.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Loop end |
| Category | Violine |
| Draw | 4/4 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | Hydronalium |
| Material | Composite core |
| Special feature | ball |
| Color | Grey |
| Instrument | violin |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Note | A |
| Series | Infeld "Red" |
| Winding | Hydronalium (aluminum, magnesium, manganese alloy) |
| String tension (A) | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
| Total set tension (range reference) | 22.8 kp (50.1 lbs) |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Thomastik Infeld Red IR02 A string produce?
Thanks to the Hydronalium winding, this string promotes a clear attack and consistent response under the bow. The Infeld "Red" signature enhances the midrange and depth to prevent excessive brightness.
What is the tension of the Infeld Red IR02 A string?
It has a tension of 5.5 kg, or 12.1 lbs.
Is this A string suitable for a 3/4 violin?
Intended for 4/4 violins, this A string is not recommended for a 3/4 size instrument. Its core is composite and its winding is Hydronalium.
Can Infeld Red and Blue strings be mixed on the same violin?
Mixing the Infeld "Red" and "Blue" series is designed to modify the instrument's tonal character. The Red series offers a deeper orientation. Blue strings can be added to brighten the response.
For which styles is this A string suitable?
For classical, chamber music, and romantic repertoire, this string is aimed at intermediate to advanced violinists. The reference tension of the full Infeld Red set is 22.8 kp, or 50.1 lbs.



