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Wound E
Aluminum-style winding over the core. Warmer and smoother than a bare steel E, with less whistling on string crossings.
Product detailSKU #1274115037269
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Wound E String, Ball End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single wound E string for 4/4 violin, ball end. For players replacing the E on a Dominant set or softening a harsh plain-steel E.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn E without buying a whole set
- Players who find plain steel E strings shrill
- Matching an existing Dominant set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete four-string set
- Fractional-size violins
- Players who want maximum E-string brightness and projection
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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Ball end
Fixed metal ball at the tail. Works with standard tailpieces and fine tuners that take a ball, not a loop.
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4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. Too long or short on fractional instruments to sit correctly.
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Synthetic core
Warmer, more flexible feel than steel. Needs a few days of playing before pitch fully settles.
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Single string
One E only. The A, D and G in the set are bought separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string, not a set. Budget separately for A, D and G.
- 02Check your fine tuner takes a ball end, not a loop.
- 03A wound E is quieter than plain steel. Expect a volume drop.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Ball end or loop end — which do I need?
This one is ball end. Look at your E fine tuner: a small hook or fork means loop end, a slot that captures a ball means this string.
02Why choose a wound E over a plain steel E?
Wound is warmer and less prone to whistling. Plain steel is brighter and louder. Players with a harsh-sounding violin usually prefer wound.
03Does it fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for 4/4.
04How long does it take to settle?
A few days of regular playing and frequent retuning before it holds pitch.
