Detail 01
Steel core
Settles to pitch in hours, not days. Brighter and more focused than gut or synthetic cores.
Product detailSKU #1274115037182
ThomastikSuperflexible 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Steel-core violin string set for 4/4 instruments. Suited to players who want durable, stable strings that hold pitch and take rough handling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students who retune constantly and break strings
- Fiddle players who dig in hard
- Rental or school instruments needing long service life
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing warm, complex synthetic-core tone
- Fractional-size violins — this is 4/4 only
- Soloists wanting maximum overtone color under the ear
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
Full-size violin only. String length is wrong for 1/2, 3/4 or smaller bodies.
Detail 03
Full set
All four strings included, so the instrument gets a matched tension balance instead of mixed brands.
Detail 04
Rope-stranded construction
More flexible than solid steel, which softens the edge and makes bow response less harsh.
Detail 05
$87.95 per set
Mid-tier pricing. Longer usable life than cheap steel sets offsets the higher up-front cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your violin is 4/4 before ordering — sizes are not interchangeable
- 02Steel strings need fine tuners; a plain tailpiece makes tuning difficult
- 03Change one string at a time to keep the bridge and soundpost seated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This set is cut for 4/4 full-size violins. A shorter instrument will leave excess winding past the peg and incorrect tension.
02Do I need fine tuners?
Strongly recommended. Steel core strings change pitch sharply for small peg movements, so fine tuners on all four strings make tuning far easier.
03How long do they take to break in?
Steel core settles quickly — typically stable within a day of playing, compared to several days for synthetic core strings.
04Is this a full set or single string?
Full four-string set for one violin.
