Detail 01
Weich (light) gauge
Lower tension than medium. Easier under the finger and less shrill, with slightly less volume and edge.
Product detailSKU #1274115037074
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Weich (Light) Violin Strings 4/4 Steel E String, Loop End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 4/4 Dominant E string in light gauge, loop end. For replacing a broken or dead E on a full-size violin.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped E without buying a whole set
- Players who want less tension and a softer E
- Keeping a spare E in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing all four strings — this is one string
- Fractional-size violins; the length is wrong
- Players chasing maximum projection from the E
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
Single E string
One string only. Your other three keep their current age and gauge, so the set stays mismatched.
Detail 03
Steel core E
Plain steel settles to pitch quickly and stays there better than the wound lower strings.
Detail 04
Loop end
Attaches to a hook-style fine tuner. Ball-end-only tailpiece slots will not hold it.
Detail 05
4/4 size
Cut for full-size string length. Too long to sit correctly on a 3/4 or smaller.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your E fine tuner is the hook type, not a ball slot
- 02One string only — no set, no case, no accessories
- 03Light gauge alongside medium siblings makes the E feel noticeably softer
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the whole set or just the E?
Just the E string. If your other strings are old, replacing only the E will leave an obvious tonal mismatch.
02What does Weich mean?
Weich is German for light — the lower-tension option. It plays easier and sounds a little softer than the medium gauge.
03Loop end or ball end?
Loop end. It hooks onto a fine tuner prong. If your tuner only takes a ball, you need the ball-end version instead.
04Will a light E fix a whistling E string?
It can help, since lower tension reduces the tendency to whistle on string crossings, but bow angle and pressure matter too.
