☆About ALICE ALICE violin strings have been sold and loved worldwide for over 20 years. They offer similar quality to many major brands at a low price. ☆A708 Suitable for beginners to advanced players for practice. These nylon core strings are designed to produce a warm sound similar to gut strings. Standard Gauge 1st: E-a Steel (plated) E-b High carbon steel core, aluminum alloy wound 2nd: A Nylon core, aluminum alloy wound 3rd: D Nylon core, aluminum alloy wound 4th: G Nylon core, ferro-nickel wound Includes two E strings!