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Wound E
Warmer and less piercing than a plain steel E, and far less prone to whistling under the bow.
Product detailSKU #1274115037081
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Wound E String, Loop End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single wound E string for full-size violin, loop end. Replacement for a broken or dead E, or for players who want a warmer top string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken E without buying a full set
- Players who find a plain steel E too shrill
- Full-size violins with a loop-end E fine tuner
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete set — this is one string
- Fractional-size violins; 4/4 length is too long
- Tailpieces with a built-in ball-end slot only
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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Loop end
Fits the hook-style fine tuner found on most violin tailpieces. It will not seat in a ball-end-only tailpiece.
Detail 03
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. Too long to string properly on a 3/4 or smaller instrument.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
You get the E only. The other three strings stay as they are, so tone will not fully match a fresh set.
Detail 05
$12.95
Roughly a quarter of a full set, so replacing one broken string costs far less than restringing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your tailpiece: loop-end tuners have a hook, ball-end ones have a slot
- 02Nothing else included — no other strings, no tools
- 03A wound E is thicker than a plain E; the nut slot may need easing
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 E string only. If your other strings are also old, buy a full set instead — one new string next to three worn ones sounds uneven.
02What's the difference between loop end and ball end?
Loop end has a wire loop that hooks onto a fine tuner. Ball end has a small metal bead that seats in a slotted tuner or tailpiece. They are not interchangeable.
03Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for 4/4. Use the matching fractional size for smaller instruments.
04Why choose a wound E over a plain steel E?
A wound E is warmer and much less likely to whistle when you cross to it. A plain steel E is brighter and projects more.
