Detail 01
Light tension
Light is Prim’s lowest-tension version.

Independent shopping perspective
Choose this Prim Precision A string when replacing the A string on a full-size, 4/4 violin with the line’s Light option. Light is Prim’s lowest-tension version. The steel core, flat steel winding, and corrosion-protective material between them form the specified construction. It is designed to settle quickly and keep a consistent pitch through changes in temperature and humidity, so the replacement is focused on a clear full-size and tension match.

Strong match
Consider the trade-offs
What matters in use
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 01
Light is Prim’s lowest-tension version.
Detail 02
The construction combines a steel core and flat steel winding.
Detail 03
Material between the core and winding helps protect against corrosion.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. This is a 4/4-size Prim Precision A string.
Light is Prim’s lowest-tension version.
Reference
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