Detail 01
Single A string
One string only. If the other three are old, the new A will sound noticeably brighter than its neighbors.
Product detailSKU #1274115037186
ThomastikDominant 1/2 Size Violin Strings 1/2 A String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single A string for 1/2 size violin. A replacement for a broken or worn A on a half-size student instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing one broken A without buying a whole set
- Half-size student violins in regular lesson use
- Keeping a spare A in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- 3/4, 4/4 or any size other than 1/2
- Players wanting the brighter attack of a steel-core string
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
1/2 size
Scaled for half-size violins. Wrong string length on a 3/4 or full size instrument.
Detail 03
Synthetic core
Warmer and less edgy than steel. Takes a few days of playing to fully settle in pitch.
Detail 04
$21.20
Single-string pricing. Replacing all four this way costs more than buying a matched set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your violin is 1/2 size — measure the body, not the case label
- 02Synthetic core needs several days of retuning before it holds pitch
- 03Only the A string is included; the other three are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with all four strings?
No. This is the A string alone. Buy the matching set if the other three are also worn.
02Will it fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is made for 1/2 size violins. A 3/4 instrument needs a longer string.
03Why won't it stay in tune at first?
Synthetic cores stretch. Expect to retune several times a day for the first few days, then it stabilizes.
04Can I mix this with a different brand set?
You can, but tension and tone will not match across strings. A matched set gives more even response.
