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Ball end
A small metal ball anchors in the tailpiece or fine tuner. Some fine tuners take loop end only — check before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115036306
ThomastikDominant 3/4 Size Violin Strings 3/4 Steel E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 3/4 size Dominant E string, steel with a ball end. Replacement for a broken or dead E, not a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped or dull E on a 3/4 violin
- Students keeping a spare E in the case
- Teachers stocking the string that breaks most often
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- 4/4, 1/2 or smaller violins
- Tailpieces that only accept loop-end strings
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.
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Steel E
The E is steel even in synthetic-core sets. It settles to pitch fast, usually within a day of playing.
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3/4 size
Cut to the shorter string length of a 3/4 violin. A 4/4 E will be too long and sit wrong at the peg.
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Dominant line
Matches the E already on many student and intermediate violins, so it blends with a partly used Dominant set.
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Single string, $8.80
Replacing one string costs a fraction of a set. Worth stocking two if a student breaks E strings regularly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your fine tuner takes ball end, not loop end
- 02One string only — the other three are sold separately
- 03If the other strings are old, the new E will sound brighter than them
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of strings?
No. This is the E string on its own. The A, D and G are separate purchases.
02Ball end or loop end — which do I need?
Look at your fine tuner. A hook-style tuner takes loop end; a slot or fork style takes ball end. This one is ball end.
03Can I use it on a 4/4 violin?
No. A 3/4 string is shorter and won't have enough winding length at the peg on a full-size violin.
04How long until it stays in tune?
A steel E stretches very little, so it holds pitch quickly — usually stable after a few tunings on the first day.
