Detail 01
3/4 size
Cut for the shorter string length of a 3/4 violin. Full-size strings won't leave enough winding at the pegs.
Product detailSKU #1274115037229
ThomastikDominant 3/4 Size Violin Strings 3/4 Set, Steel E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full four-string set cut for a 3/4 violin, with a ball-end steel E. For a student on a real 3/4 instrument, not a rental beater.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 3/4 violin that has gone dull
- A student moving up from factory strings
- Keeping a spare set before a recital or audition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size, 1/2 or 1/4 violins — the length is wrong
- Anyone wanting the cheapest strings for a rental
- Tailpieces whose E tuner takes a loop end 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 ball seats in a standard fine tuner or tailpiece slot. Loop-only tuners need the ball removed or a different string.
Detail 03
Steel E
Bright and focused, holds pitch well. It can whistle on a rough string crossing if you bow hard near the bridge.
Detail 04
Complete set, four strings
All four go on together, so the violin settles evenly instead of one new string shouting over three tired ones.
Detail 05
$84.25 for a fractional set
More than the strings fitted to most rental 3/4 violins. Worth it on an instrument the student actually owns.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay seated.
- 02New strings stretch for several days. Expect frequent retuning at first.
- 03Slipping pegs or a missing E fine tuner will fight the new set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 3/4 set fit a full-size violin?
No. The speaking length and winding are cut for a 3/4 body. On a 4/4 you'll run out of string at the peg.
02How do I know my violin is 3/4?
Check the label inside the f-hole or measure the back. A shop or teacher can size it in a minute if you're unsure.
03How long do they need to settle?
Several days of playing and retuning before pitch holds. Stretch each string gently by hand as you tune to speed that up.
04Is anything else included?
Just the four strings. No rosin, peg compound, tuner or tools come with a string set.
