Detail 01
1/4 size
Sized for a quarter violin, roughly a 10-inch back. On a larger violin it will not reach the pegbox.
Product detailSKU #1274034480173
D'AddarioPrelude Violin E String 1/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single E string for quarter-size violin. A cheap replacement for the string most likely to snap on a student or rental instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students on a 1/4 violin who broke the E
- Teachers and schools stocking spares for a fleet of small violins
- Rental instruments where cost per repair matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 4/4, 3/4 or 1/2 violins — wrong length
- Anyone chasing a warm or complex E tone
- Players who need a full set rather than one string
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
E string, sold single
The thinnest and highest string. It takes the most tension and breaks most often, so singles are the normal buy.
Detail 03
Steel core
Tunes up fast and stays put. Tone is bright and clear rather than warm — typical for any violin E.
Detail 04
Prelude series
D'Addario's student line, built to survive rough handling and humidity swings more than to deliver nuance.
Detail 05
Ball end
Standard for student violins. Works with a plain tailpiece; a fine tuner with a hook takes it fine too.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — the A, D and G are sold separately.
- 02Check your violin size first; 1/4 and 1/2 are easy to confuse by eye.
- 03The E is thin and can cut fingers when threading. Take it slow at the peg.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin is 1/4 for?
A quarter-size violin, typically for children around 4 to 6. If unsure, have a shop or teacher measure the instrument.
02Will this fit a 1/2 size violin?
No. A 1/2 violin needs the 1/2 length. Too short a string will not reach the peg.
03Do I get all four strings?
No. This is the E only. The A, D and G are separate purchases.
04Why does the E break so often?
It is the thinnest string under the highest tension, and sharp edges at the bridge or nut groove will cut it. Smooth those grooves.
