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Loop end E
Open loop slips onto a fine tuner hook. Won't seat in a plain tailpiece slot without a fine tuner.
Product detailSKU #1274115036633
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Set, Steel E String, Loop End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full four-string set for 4/4 violin with a loop-end steel E. For a complete restring on a violin with fine tuners that use hooks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A full restring when the current set has gone dull
- Violins whose tailpiece fine tuners take loop-end strings
- Keeping a backup set on hand for a performing instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing only one replacement string — cheaper singly
- Fractional-size violins; 4/4 scale only
- Tailpieces that only accept ball-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 while the lower strings are not. That's normal and gives the top string its clear, bright voice.
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Complete set
All four strings at once, so the whole instrument settles in together rather than one new string next to three old ones.
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4/4 size
Full-size violin scale. Fractional instruments need their own size or the strings won't wind correctly.
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Price per set
Works out well above single-string cost, which is the tradeoff for replacing everything in one go.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your fine tuner takes a loop, not a ball — a ball-end version exists
- 02Change one string at a time to keep bridge and soundpost tension
- 03New strings stretch and drift out of tune for several days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings come in this set?
Four — G, D, A and E, sized for a 4/4 violin.
02Should I change all four strings at once?
Swap them one at a time. Removing all four drops tension and can let the soundpost shift.
03Why does the E come loop end?
Loop end fits fine tuners with a hook, which is common on violin tailpieces. A ball-end version is sold separately.
04How long do the strings take to settle?
Expect a few days of retuning as they stretch. After that they hold pitch normally.
