Detail 01
1/16 size
The smallest standard violin, typically for children around three to five. Body length runs roughly nine inches.
Product detailSKU #1274115036835
ThomastikDominant 1/16 Size Violin Strings 1/16 D String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for a 1/16 size violin, the smallest common student size. A replacement string, not a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken D on a very young beginner's violin
- Teachers and rental shops keeping spares on hand
- Anyone who snapped one string and needs only that
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing all four strings — buy a set instead
- Any violin larger than 1/16; the string is too short
- Viola, cello or fiddle players on full-size instruments
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
D string only
One string, the second lowest of four. The E, A and G are separate purchases.
Detail 03
Dominant synthetic core
A long-standing student and teacher standard. Warmer and more stable than steel, easier under small fingers.
Detail 04
Ball or loop end
Small violins usually run fine tuners on all four strings, which need the matching end to seat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — a full re-string means buying four
- 02Confirm the size; 1/16 and 1/32 look similar but the strings differ
- 03A child-size violin usually needs a shop or teacher to fit the string
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin is 1/16?
The smallest common size, generally for children around three to five years old. Measure the arm from the neck to the middle of the palm to confirm before buying.
02Does this come with all four strings?
No. This is the D string alone. The E, A and G are sold separately.
03Will a 1/16 string fit a 1/8 violin?
No. It is too short. Each fractional size needs strings cut to its own scale length.
04How do I know which string is the D?
On a violin the strings run G, D, A, E from thickest to thinnest. The D is second from the thick side.
