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Loop end
The end is a small wire loop, so it needs a hooked E-string fine adjuster. It will not sit in a plain ball-end slot.
Product detailSKU #1274115036941
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Steel E String, Loop End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single loop-end steel E string for full-size violin. Buy it as a replacement or spare, not as a full restring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Violins with a loop-end fine tuner on the E
- Swapping a broken E mid-rehearsal
- Carrying a backup E in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tailpieces built only for ball-end strings
- Players who need all four strings replaced
- Fractional-size violins under 4/4
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
Plain steel core. Bright, quick to settle, and less pitch drift than a synthetic string in its first days.
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Single E string
One string only. Your other three are untouched, so tone across the set may not match evenly.
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4/4 size
Sized for a full-size violin. On a smaller instrument the extra length bunches at the peg.
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$8.80
The cheapest way to fix one broken string. Four singles would cost more than a packaged set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your E fine tuner has a hook, not a ball slot
- 02Loop-to-ball adapters are not included
- 03Loops can kink — seat it in the adjuster before tightening
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between loop end and ball end?
Loop end is a bare wire loop that hooks onto an E-string fine adjuster. Ball end has a small bead that drops into a slotted tailpiece. They are not interchangeable without an adapter.
02Do I need a fine tuner for this?
You need a hooked E adjuster or a tailpiece hook to hold the loop. A plain ball-end slot will not retain it.
03Is this one string or a set?
One string: the E. Order the Dominant set if you want to replace G, D and A too.
04Will it fit a 1/2 size violin?
No. It is made for 4/4 full size.
