Detail 01
A string only
Second string from the top. You get one string, not the G, D and E.
Product detailSKU #1274115036500
ThomastikVision 4/4 Violin Strings Strong 4/4 Size A String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single Thomastik Vision A string for full-size violin in strong tension. For players replacing one worn string or tension-matching an existing Vision set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dead A on a full-size violin
- Players already running Vision who want the heavier tension
- Keeping a spare A in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete set — this is one string
- Fractional-size violins; 4/4 only
- Players who find high-tension strings stiff under the bow
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
Strong tension
Heavier than the medium version. More resistance under the bow and more push before the tone breaks up.
Detail 03
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. Won't sit correctly on a 3/4 or smaller instrument.
Detail 04
Single-string price around $19
Buying the four strings individually costs more than a boxed set. Worth checking before you replace all four.
Detail 05
Mixing tensions
A strong A next to medium neighbours shifts the balance across the string. Expect the A to sit forward.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — no full set, no accessories
- 02Confirm your violin is full size before ordering
- 03New strings stretch; expect repeated retuning over the first days
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 A string on its own. You would need to buy the G, D and E separately.
02Will it fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is cut for 4/4, full-size violin.
03What does strong tension change?
It sits at a higher tension than medium, so the string pushes back more under the bow and takes more weight before the sound breaks up.
04Can I use it with a medium-tension set?
Yes, but the A will feel and speak differently from the strings around it. Players usually match tension across the instrument.
