Detail 01
Single string, sixth (E)
One string only. Nothing else in the package, so the other five stay as they are.
Product detailSKU #1274034478204
D'AddarioJ46 E-6 Pro-Arte SP Hard Single Classical Guitar String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single hard-tension low E string for classical guitar. Buy it when one string breaks and the rest of the set still has life in it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken low E without retiring a fresh set
- Players who wear through the low E faster than the trebles
- Keeping a spare in the case before a performance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full restring — buy the set instead
- Steel-string acoustic or electric players
- Players using normal or light tension across the rest of the set
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hard tension
Firmer feel and stronger attack. Match this to the rest of your strings or the low E will feel stiff against them.
Detail 03
Wound bass string
Metal winding over a nylon core. Wears faster than plain trebles, which is why singles get bought.
Detail 04
Classical guitar string
Ties at the bridge, built for nylon-string neck tension. Not a steel-string replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the tension of your current set so the new E matches
- 02A fresh E next to worn strings sounds brighter until it settles
- 03Expect to retune repeatedly for a day or two while it stretches
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mix a hard tension single with a normal tension set?
You can, but the low E will feel stiffer than the others and sit slightly louder. Matching tension across the set feels more even.
02Which string is this exactly?
The sixth string, low E — the thickest one, closest to your thumb in standard playing position.
03Why buy a single instead of a full set?
The bass strings wear and break faster than the trebles. Replacing one costs a fraction of a full set.
04Will the new string sound different from the rest?
Yes, briefly. A fresh wound string is brighter than a worn one. It evens out after a few hours of playing.
