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Solid-steel core with nickel winding
This is a steel-core G string with nickel winding.

Independent shopping perspective
This Red Label medium G string is sized for a 1/4-size violin. A solid-steel core and nickel winding form the construction, with a bright, powerful tone and responsive playing character. Its resistance to changes in humidity and temperature makes it a stable option for student instruments moving through regular lessons, school music, and practice. The removable ball end is part of its replacement-string configuration.

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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
This is a steel-core G string with nickel winding.
Detail 02
The ball end can be removed.
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Product questions
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It is made for a 1/4-size violin.
Medium gauge.
It has a solid-steel core with nickel winding.
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