Detail 01
Silver winding
Silver is dense, so the D speaks with more warmth and weight than an aluminum-wound D.
Product detailSKU #1274115037080
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 D String, Silver, Ball End D String, Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single silver-wound D string for full-size violin, ball end. For replacing a worn or dull D without changing the whole set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a D that has gone dull or false
- Tailpieces and fine tuners that take ball ends
- Keeping a spare D on hand for a working instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a full restring — this is one string
- Fractional violins; the length is cut for 4/4
- Anyone whose D fine tuner only accepts a loop
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
Drops into a standard tailpiece slot or ball-type fine tuner. No hook needed.
Detail 03
Single D string
One string only. A fresh D next to three worn strings will sound brighter than its neighbours.
Detail 04
4/4 size
Cut for full-size string length. On a smaller violin the winding lands in the wrong place.
Detail 05
Around $33 for one string
Priced as a serious replacement string, so it belongs on a properly set-up instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your D tuner or tailpiece slot accepts a ball end
- 02Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay seated
- 03Single string only — no set, no tools included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a set or one string?
One string — the D only. The G, A and E are sold separately.
02What is the difference between silver and aluminum D?
Silver is heavier, giving a warmer, thicker D. Aluminum tends to sound brighter and lighter under the bow.
03Will a ball end work with my fine tuner?
Yes if the tuner has a ball slot. Hook-style tuners need a loop end instead.
04How do I know my D needs replacing?
If it sounds dull, refuses to tune cleanly, or the winding looks flattened or grooved where you stop it, replace it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
