Detail 01
E string only
One string, not a set. Your G, D and A stay as they are, so the tone change is limited to the top string.
Product detailSKU #1274115037369
ThomastikPrecision Steel 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 E String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single steel E string for full-size violin. Buy it as a replacement or to swap the E on a set you otherwise like.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dead E without buying a full set
- Keeping a spare E in the case, since E breaks most often
- Swapping the E on a set whose top string sounds thin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete set; this is one string only
- Fractional sizes: 3/4, 1/2 and smaller need their own length
- Players chasing a warm gut or synthetic-core E sound
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
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. On a smaller instrument the winding lands in the wrong place and the string won't seat properly.
Detail 03
Steel core
Steel settles into pitch fast and holds it well. Brighter and more focused than gut or synthetic, with less tonal give.
Detail 04
Precision Steel line
Thomastik's plain steel line, aimed at consistent pitch stability rather than the complexity of a wound or gold-plated E.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your tailpiece needs a ball end or loop end
- 02A steel E can whistle on some violins; that's the bow angle as much as the string
- 03Use a protector sleeve at the bridge or the E will cut a groove
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for 4/4. A 3/4 instrument needs a 3/4 string, otherwise the winding sits over the nut or bridge and the string chokes or breaks.
02Ball end or loop end?
Check your fine tuner first. Most modern tailpiece tuners take a ball end; some older or lever-style tuners require a loop. Confirm before you order.
03Can I mix this E with a different brand set?
Yes. Mixing an E from one maker with a set from another is common practice, since the E is a plain string and doesn't need to match the wound strings.
04How long until it settles in tune?
Steel strings stretch very little. Expect it to hold pitch within an hour or so, much faster than a gut or synthetic-core string.
