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Medium version
Prim identifies this tension as its broad-majority choice and a favorite for Bluegrass and old-time fiddle players.
Product detailSKU #1500000402832
PrimPrecision Violin E String 4/4 Size, Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a full-size violin, this Prim Precision medium E string brings the line’s steel-core response, bright-warm voice, and quick settling time to the top string. Its consistent pitch is intended to hold through changes in temperature and humidity, useful when an instrument moves between different playing environments. Flat steel winding and the protective material beneath it address durability and corrosion resistance. Medium is Prim’s broad-appeal full-size option and is identified as a favored choice among Bluegrass and old-time fiddle players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the E string on a 4/4 violin with Prim’s Medium version.
- Playing Bluegrass or old-time fiddle on a full-size violin.
- Use where changing temperature and humidity make consistent pitch important.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violins smaller than 4/4 size.
- Players seeking Prim’s Soft/Light or Orchestra/Heavy full-size tension options.
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.
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Steel core
Provides the string’s quick response and bright, warm tonal character.
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Flat steel winding
Supports the string’s stated durability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your violin is full size (4/4).
- 02Choose Medium rather than Prim’s Soft/Light or Orchestra/Heavy full-size versions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin is this E string for?
It is for a 4/4, or full-size, violin.
02What tension is it?
This is Prim’s Medium version.
03How does it handle environmental changes?
It is described as reliable through temperature and humidity changes, with quick setting time and consistent pitch.
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
