Detail 01
Single A string
One string only. Buy the D, G and E separately, or a set if you are replacing everything.
Product detailSKU #1274115036888
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Stark (Heavy) Violin Strings 4/4 A String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single A string for a 4/4 violin, Dominant series in Stark (heavy) gauge. A replacement string, not a set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or worn A string mid-set
- Players already running Dominant strings on a 4/4 violin
- Anyone wanting more tension and projection from the A
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fractional-size violins — 1/2, 3/4 and smaller will not fit
- Players needing a full set; this is one string
- Anyone wanting lighter tension or an easier feel
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
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. A fractional instrument needs a string matched to its own size.
Detail 03
Stark (heavy) gauge
Higher tension than medium. More projection and pushback under the bow, with a firmer feel.
Detail 04
Dominant series
A synthetic-core line, so it settles quicker and stays steadier than gut and reads warmer than plain steel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — not a full violin set
- 02New strings stretch; expect several days of retuning
- 03Mixing a Stark A with medium D and G changes tension balance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a set or just one string?
One string — the A only.
02What does Stark mean?
Stark is heavy gauge, meaning higher tension than medium. It pushes back more under the bow and projects harder, at the cost of an easier feel.
03Can I use this on a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for a 4/4 full-size violin. Use a string made for your instrument's size.
04How long until it stops going out of tune?
Give it a few days. New strings stretch, so tune often at first and it will settle.
