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4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. On a smaller fractional instrument you get excess winding piling up at the peg.
Product detailSKU #1274115037288
ThomastikPrecision Steel 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 G String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single steel G string for full-size violin. For a player replacing one broken or dead low string, not restringing the whole instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped G without disturbing the other three strings
- Fiddlers who wear out the low string faster than the rest
- Keeping one spare G in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players restringing all four — a matched set costs less
- Fractional violins; 4/4 length only
- Viola or cello, which need different lengths and tension
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
G string only
One string, not a set. If the other three are old, the new G will sound brighter and louder than its neighbors.
Detail 03
Steel construction
Steel stretches little, so pitch settles within a day instead of the week gut-core strings take.
Detail 04
Sold per string at this price
Replacing two or more strings individually costs more than a full set. Buy singles only for one-off breakage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Only the G string is included — no D, A, or E
- 02Check your tailpiece or fine tuner accepts this string's end fitting
- 03Re-tune several times over the first day and check bridge lean
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 G string alone. If you need all four, buy a set instead — singles are for replacing one broken or worn string.
02Will it fit a 3/4 violin?
It is cut for 4/4. On a 3/4 instrument the extra length has to wrap onto the peg, which is untidy and can crowd the pegbox.
03How long before it holds pitch?
Steel settles quickly. Expect frequent tuning for the first day, then stability. Stretch it gently by hand as you bring it up to pitch.
04Can I use it on a viola?
No. Viola strings are longer and built for a different tension. Use violin strings on a violin only.
