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1/8 size
Cut for the short string length of a 1/8 violin. Will not reach on a 1/4 or larger.
Product detailSKU #1274115036981
ThomastikDominant 1/8 Size Violin Strings 1/8 Set, Steel E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full set of Thomastik Dominant strings for a 1/8-size violin, with a ball-end steel E. Sized for a small child's instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 1/8-size student violin
- Teachers keeping spare sets for young students
- Tailpieces with fine-tuner slots that take ball ends
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any violin larger than 1/8 — the strings are too short
- Loop-end fine tuners, which need a different E
- Players wanting a single replacement string 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
Ball-end E
The E has a small metal ball at the end. Check that your fine tuner takes ball, not loop.
Detail 03
Steel E string
Steel E holds pitch and settles fast, unlike the synthetic-core lower strings in the set.
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Full set
All four strings included, so tension stays balanced across the instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the violin is 1/8 size, not 1/10 or 1/4, before ordering
- 02Check whether your E fine tuner accepts ball end or loop end
- 03Synthetic-core strings need several days of retuning before they hold pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin is 1/8 for?
It is one of the smaller fractional sizes, typically for young children. Check the label inside your violin or measure the body length to confirm.
02Ball end or loop end — which do I need?
This set has a ball-end E. Look at your E fine tuner: a hook takes loop end, a slot with a groove takes ball end.
03Does this set include all four strings?
Yes. E, A, D and G are all included.
04How long until they stay in tune?
The synthetic-core strings stretch for several days. Expect frequent retuning at first, then they settle.
