Detail 01
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. Too long to fit a fractional student instrument properly.
Product detailSKU #1274115036742
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 D String, Ball End D String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 4/4 violin D string with a ball end, sold on its own. For a player replacing one worn or broken D rather than a whole set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping a dead D without disturbing the other three strings
- Tailpieces with fine tuners or slots that accept ball ends
- Keeping a spare D in the case for rehearsals and gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a full set — this is one string
- Fractional instruments: 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 sizes
- Tailpieces or adjusters that only take loop ends
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
D string only
One string, not a set. A fresh D next to three worn strings can sound uneven across the instrument.
Detail 03
Ball end
The ball seats in a standard tailpiece slot or fine tuner. No adjuster hook needed.
Detail 04
Violin gauge, not viola
Length and tension are matched to violin scale. It will not work on a viola or cello.
Detail 05
Sold per string at $29.95
Replacing all four this way costs more than buying a set outright.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your tailpiece or fine tuner accepts a ball end
- 02Only the D string is included — no set, no accessories
- 03New strings stretch; expect several retunings over the first days
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 D string only. You would need to buy the other three separately, which costs more than a set.
02Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is cut for a 4/4 full-size violin. A fractional instrument needs a string made for that size.
03What is the difference between ball end and loop end?
Ball end anchors directly in a tailpiece slot or fine tuner. Loop end needs a fine tuner with a hook. Buy the one your setup takes.
04How long before it settles in tune?
A new string keeps stretching for the first few days. Tune it often during that period; after that it holds normally.
