Detail 01
1/2 size
It is sized for a half-size violin.
Product detailSKU #1500000402834
PrimPrecision Violin E String 1/2 Size, Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Sized for a 1/2 violin, this Prim Precision E string is supplied in the Medium version used across the fractional-size range. The steel-core design is described as quick to respond, with a bright, warm tonal character and a fast settling period. Prim also specifies consistent pitch through temperature and humidity changes. Flat steel winding and protective material between the core and winding are part of the design, addressing durability and corrosion resistance for an E-string replacement on a fractional instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the E string on a 1/2-size violin.
- Fractional violin use where Prim’s Medium version is required.
- Playing in changing temperature and humidity conditions where consistent pitch matters.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size 4/4 violins.
- Players looking for Soft/Light or Orchestra/Heavy fractional-size versions.
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
Medium version
Prim offers fractional violin strings in Medium only.
Detail 03
Steel core
Provides the string’s stated quick response and bright, warm tone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your violin is 1/2 size.
- 02Fractional sizes are offered in Medium only.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this string for a full-size violin?
No. It is sized for a 1/2 violin.
02Can I choose a lighter or heavier version?
No alternate tension is indicated for fractional sizes; they are available in Medium only.
03What is the core material?
It has a steel core.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsOther
- Soft Light
- Lowest tension version
- Orchestra Heavy
- Great volume and brightness. Popular in orchestras
- Medium
- Desired by a broad majority of players. Favorite choice for Bluegrass and old fiddle players
