Il Cannone Violin Medium Set - Direct & FocusedPart of the Il Cannone family but engineered with an altered synthetic core and winding process to deliver brilliant clarity and edge. The Direct & Focused set emphasizes clarity, direct sound projection, and tonal definition giving a more silvery, incisive sound with distinct articulation compared to standard Il Cannone. This set includes: E String: Carbon steel, but often paired with an bonus gauge option (. 028) for even more brilliance if desired.