Detail 01
Full set, 4/4
All four strings sized for a full-size violin's string length. Fractional violins need shorter strings with tension matched to them.
Product detailSKU #1274115036723
ThomastikInfeld Blue Series 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Size Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full set of 4/4 violin strings from Thomastik's Infeld Blue series. A step up from student strings for players choosing string character deliberately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players replacing factory strings on a decent full-size violin
- Anyone whose instrument sounds bright and wants to shape that
- Students moving past whatever came on the violin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fractional-size violins — 4/4 scale only
- Players who just need cheap strings for a beater
- Violists and cellists — wrong instrument entirely
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
Infeld Blue
One half of a two-color pair. Blue and Red are voiced differently, and players sometimes mix them across the four strings.
Detail 03
Around $116
Professional-tier string pricing. Most of the cost is in the core and winding, not the packaging.
Detail 04
Set rather than singles
Changing all four at once keeps tension balanced across the bridge and the instrument settles in evenly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strings only — no rosin, no tuner, no shoulder rest included
- 02New strings stretch for a few days; expect frequent retuning at first
- 03Change one string at a time to keep bridge and soundpost seated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do violin strings last?
Depends on hours played and how much you sweat. Most players notice the tone go dull and the fifths stop tuning cleanly before the string breaks.
02What's the difference between Infeld Blue and Red?
They're the two voicings in the same series, designed as a pair. Some players run one color across all four; others mix them string by string.
03Will these fit my 3/4 violin?
No. This is a 4/4 set. A fractional violin needs strings cut and tensioned for its shorter string length.
04Can I install these myself?
Yes, one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay seated. If your bridge tips forward as you tune, stop and straighten it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
