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Plain tin-plated high-carbon steel
The E string has steel construction and no winding.

Independent shopping perspective
A single Helicore Series E string for a 1/16-size violin. It uses plain, tin-plated high-carbon steel rather than a wound construction. The string arrives in a sealed pouch intended to guard against the environmental exposure that leads to corrosion, making it a straightforward option when the E string alone needs replacement.

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Detail 01
The E string has steel construction and no winding.
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Product questions
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No. It is a plain steel E string with no winding.
It comes in a sealed pouch designed to protect it from elements that cause corrosion.