Detail 01
1/8 size
Cut for the smallest common student violin. A 1/4 or larger body needs a longer string and won't tune correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274034479998
D'AddarioPrelude Violin E String 1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
One E string for a 1/8-size violin, the smallest common student size. A replacement for the string young beginners break most.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students on 1/8 violins who snapped the top string
- Teachers stocking spares for a classroom of small violins
- Restringing a rental before it goes out to a student
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any other violin size — 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full
- Players who need the whole set replaced
- Viola, which has no E string at all
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
Thinnest and highest of the four, tuned G-D-A-E. It's the one that breaks first on student instruments.
Detail 03
Single string, not a set
One E only. The G, D and A are separate purchases if you're doing a full restring.
Detail 04
Entry-level tier
Built as a consumable for student instruments. Buy a few rather than treating one as a long-term fixture.
Detail 05
Under $6
Low enough that keeping two or three spares in the case costs less than one emergency shop visit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the size stamped inside the violin — 1/8 strings won't reach on 1/4
- 02One string only; no other three included
- 03Fine E strings kink easily — wind slowly and keep the peg turns tidy
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my violin is 1/8?
Check the label inside the f-hole or measure the body back. Rental shops also mark the size on the case or paperwork.
02Does this come with the other strings?
No. This is the E string on its own. The G, D and A are sold separately.
03Why does the E keep breaking?
It's the thinnest string under the highest tension. A rough bridge groove or nut slot cuts into it — smooth those before restringing.
04Can I use a 1/4 E on a 1/8 violin?
It's the wrong length for the instrument. Use the 1/8 string so the winding sits properly at the peg.
