Detail 01
1/2 size
Scaled for a half-size violin. Putting it on a larger instrument changes tension and pitch stability.
Product detailSKU #1274115036221
ThomastikDominant 1/2 Size Violin Strings 1/2 Steel E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single steel E string for 1/2 size violin, from the Thomastik Dominant line. A replacement for the top string only.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dull E on a half-size violin
- Student players who keep a spare E in the case
- Teachers restocking strings across a group of small instruments
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- Full, 3/4, or 1/4 size violins
- Tailpieces that require a loop end instead of a ball
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
Steel E
Steel is the standard material for the E; it gives the top string its bright, cutting sound.
Detail 03
Ball end
Ends in a small metal ball that seats in the tailpiece or fine tuner. Loop-end fittings will not hold it.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
The other three strings stay as they are, so the E may sound newer and brighter until they even out.
Detail 05
Dominant line
Sits in Thomastik's most common student-through-intermediate range rather than a specialty line.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the E only — a full set is four separate strings
- 02Check whether your tailpiece takes ball end or loop end
- 03New strings stretch, so expect retuning for the first few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of strings?
No. This is the E string on its own. You would need to buy the other three separately.
02Will it fit a 3/4 violin?
It is made for 1/2 size. A 3/4 needs the 3/4 version of the string.
03Ball end or loop end?
Ball end. If your fine tuner or tailpiece uses a loop, this one will not attach.
04How long before it holds pitch?
Plan on tuning it repeatedly over the first few days while it settles.
