Detail 01
G, D, and A strings
Each uses a steel core with nickel winding.

Independent shopping perspective
For a 1/2-size violin, this medium-gauge Red Label set pairs nickel-wound steel-core G, D, and A strings with an unwound solid-steel E. It delivers a bright, powerful sound and responsive playing feel aimed at student players. Resistance to temperature and humidity changes makes it a stable option for lessons and school music use, and the E string has a removable ball end.

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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
Each uses a steel core with nickel winding.
Detail 02
The E is unwound solid steel.
Detail 03
The set uses a removable ball end.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is made for 1/2-size violins.
The E string is unwound solid steel and has a removable ball end.
Reference
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