Detail 01
1/4 size
Cut to a specific string length. A 1/2 or 1/8 set will not fit correctly and will sit wrong at the pegs.
Product detailSKU #1274115037172
ThomastikDominant 1/4 Size Violin Strings 1/4 Set, Wound E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full Dominant string set for a quarter-size violin, with a wound ball-end E. Standard replacement set for a student instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn strings on a 1/4 size student violin
- Young players needing a warmer tone than steel strings
- Instruments with a fine tuner or tailpiece requiring ball ends
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any violin other than 1/4 size — sizing is not adjustable
- Tailpieces set up for loop-end E strings
- Players wanting the brightest possible projection
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
Synthetic core
Warmer and less edgy than plain steel. Takes several days to fully settle and hold pitch.
Detail 03
Wound E string
Softer, less shrill than a plain steel E. Quieter under the ear, easier on a beginner's tone.
Detail 04
Ball end
Ends in a small metal ball for fine tuners and standard tailpieces. Won't seat in a loop-end-only fitting.
Detail 05
Full set
All four strings — G, D, A, E. No need to buy singles to complete the change.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the instrument is 1/4 size before ordering — sizes are not interchangeable
- 02Check whether your tailpiece takes ball-end or loop-end E strings
- 03New synthetic-core strings stretch for a few days before pitch stabilizes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 1/2 size violin?
No. These are cut for 1/4 size. A 1/2 size instrument needs the 1/2 size set — the string lengths differ.
02How long until they stay in tune?
Synthetic-core strings stretch after installation. Expect frequent retuning for the first several days before pitch holds steady.
03What is a ball-end E?
The E string terminates in a small metal ball rather than a wire loop. It seats in fine tuners and standard tailpieces built for ball ends.
04Are all four strings included?
Yes. This is a complete 1/4 size set covering G, D, A and E.
