Specifically designed to help advancing players in their craft, Ascenté violin strings deliver elegant sound combined with consistent, top-notch quality. Their synthetic core, not often seen in student level strings, provides a wider tonal range than standard steel core stings, as well as a shorter break-in time, excellent pitch stability, longevity, and durability. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.