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1/2 size
Cut for a half-size violin's shorter string length. A 4/4 or 3/4 string will not seat correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274115036271
ThomastikDominant 1/2 Size Violin Strings 1/2 D String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single D string for a 1/2 size violin. For replacing one broken or worn string rather than buying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped or dead D on a half-size violin
- Teachers and shops keeping spare singles on hand
- Students who break one string mid-term and need it fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size 4/4 violins — the string length is wrong
- Players wanting a matched set across all four strings
- Viola, cello, or bass — this is violin-scale only
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, not a set. The other three stay as they are.
Detail 03
Single replacement
Mixing a new string with three old ones leaves an uneven feel until the others are replaced too.
Detail 04
Thomastik Dominant
A long-standing student and step-up line, so it matches what most 1/2 size rentals ship with.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the instrument is 1/2 size, not 3/4 or 1/4
- 02New strings stretch and need retuning repeatedly for several days
- 03One string only — budget for a full set if the others are old
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is cut for 1/2 size. A 3/4 instrument needs a 3/4 string or the winding will sit wrong at the peg and tailpiece.
02Is this a full set?
No. This is the D string on its own.
03How do I know what size violin I have?
Measure the back of the body from the neck joint to the endpin. Half-size violins run roughly 11 inches. Your teacher or shop can confirm.
04How long until it holds tune?
Expect several days of retuning as the string settles. Tune up gradually rather than forcing it to pitch at once.
