Violinist-Guide to choosing the right string for your electric violin

Which strings are the best? There are no one-size-fits-all. Each violin reacts differently to different brands of strings. There are three main types of strings:

Gut Strings: Gut strings are known for having a warm, rich sound with many complex overtones. Different string gauges for gut strings can change the quality and power of tone drastically. Usually a smaller gauge gut string will have less carrying power and be rather 'bright' sounding, whereas a thicker gauge gut string will be more powerful, gritty and with a higher string tension.
Steel-Core Strings: These type of strings were made popular by the non-classical group of players. Strings made of steel core have a direct, clear sound, and few overtones, although those that are wound can have more interesting overtones. They are much more stable in pitch than gut. They also last longer. They are very bright sounding. They are also good for smaller, entry-level or beginner instruments.
Synthetic Core Strings: Synthetic strings are made using other high-tech nylons and composite materials. Synthetic Core strings have the warm sound qualities of gut, but are much more stable pitch.

Different types of strings for string instruments