Detail 01
A string only
One string in the packet. The other three are separate purchases at similar per-string cost.
Product detailSKU #1274115037489
ThomastikVision Solo 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Size A String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 4/4 violin A string from Thomastik's Vision Solo line. Buy it to replace a broken or dead A, not as a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing one A string that broke or went false mid-season
- Restocking a spare A in the case before a run of concerts
- Players already using Vision Solo who wear the A fastest
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone restringing the whole violin — you need the full set
- Fractional-size instruments; this is 4/4 only
- Viola, cello or bass players
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 3/4 or smaller, the winding will sit wrong at the peg or tailpiece.
Detail 03
Vision Solo line
Strings in a line are tensioned to balance each other. Mixing lines can leave the A louder or duller than its neighbours.
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$31.25 for one string
Roughly a quarter of a set. If two strings are already tired, a full set is the better spend.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay under tension
- 02Expect a day or two of retuning while it settles
- 03Check the tailpiece end — fine tuner or loop fit matters
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of strings?
No. It is the A string on its own. The E, D and G are sold separately.
02Will it fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is cut for 4/4. A smaller instrument needs the matching fractional size.
03Can I mix it with a different string brand?
You can, but tension and response vary between lines, so the A may not match the volume of the others.
04How long until it settles in?
New strings stretch. Plan on retuning several times over the first day or two before it holds pitch.
