Detail 01
1/8 size
Cut for the smallest common student violin. Wrong length on any larger size — won't reach or will pitch incorrectly.
Product detailSKU #1274115037179
ThomastikDominant 1/8 Size Violin Strings 1/8 Steel E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single steel E string for 1/8 size violin, ball end. A replacement part for the smallest student violins, not a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or worn E on a 1/8 violin
- Young beginners on the smallest full-scale violin size
- Keeping a spare E in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete set — this is one string
- 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or 4/4 violins — scale length won't match
- Tailpieces requiring a loop end rather than ball end
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
Anchors in a standard tailpiece slot. Loop-end tailpieces and some fine tuners need the loop version instead.
Detail 03
Steel core
Bright, focused, quick response. Stable tuning and less sensitive to humidity than gut-core strings.
Detail 04
E string only
Highest of the four. The G, D and A are separate purchases if the whole set is worn.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single string — G, D and A are not included
- 02Confirm your violin is 1/8, not 1/4 — sizes look similar
- 03Check whether your fine tuner takes ball end or loop end
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of violin strings?
No. This is the E string alone. If the other three are worn or dull, buy them separately or get a complete set.
02How do I know if my violin is 1/8 size?
Measure the body from the neck joint to the base. Sizes are marked inside many student violins. Ask your teacher or shop if unsure.
03Ball end or loop end — which do I need?
Look at your tailpiece and fine tuner. Ball end drops into a slotted tailpiece; loop end hooks over a prong. This one is ball end.
04Will a 1/8 string work on a 1/4 violin?
No. It's too short for the longer scale and won't tension to correct pitch. Buy the string sized to your instrument.
