Detail 01
1/4 size
Cut short for a quarter-size violin. Ordering 4/4 by mistake leaves you with too much string and a bad break angle.
Product detailSKU #1274115037129
ThomastikDominant 1/4 Size Violin Strings 1/4 Wound E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single wound E string for quarter-size violin, ball end. Replacement for a broken or dead E on a student fractional instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped E on a child's 1/4 violin
- Ball-end tailpieces with slotted fine tuners
- Reducing E-string whistle on a student setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any violin other than 1/4 — the length will not work
- Loop-end fine tuners, which need the hook style
- Anyone needing all four strings replaced
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
Ball end
A metal bead seats into a slotted fine tuner or tailpiece. It will not hook onto a loop-end tuner.
Detail 03
Wound E
Warmer and less shrill than a plain steel E, and much less likely to whistle when the bow crosses to it.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
E only. On a student violin the other three are often the ones that need replacing too.
Detail 05
$14.45
Costs more than a full set of basic student strings would per string, so consider a set if all four are old.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm 1/4 size — fractional violins are easy to misjudge by eye
- 02Check the tuner takes a ball end, not a loop
- 03No other strings or tools included; a peg drop of chalk helps slipping pegs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know my violin is 1/4 size?
Measure the body from the top edge to the bottom edge, not counting the neck. A 1/4 violin body is about 11 inches. If unsure, take it to a shop.
02Can I cut down a 4/4 string to fit?
No. The winding and taper are positioned for full-size scale length, so it will not sit right at the nut or the peg.
03Ball end or loop end — which do I need?
Look at the fine tuner. A slot that a bead drops into needs ball end. A hook needs loop end. This string is ball end.
04Should I replace just the E?
If the others are recent, yes. If the whole set is old and dull, one new string will stand out against three worn ones.
