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Single D string
Only the D. Your other three stay put, so expect the new one to sit slightly brighter until it settles.
Product detailSKU #1274115037589
ThomastikVision Solo 4/4 Size Violin Strings 4/4 Size Aluminum D String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single aluminum-wound D string for 4/4 violin, from Thomastik's Vision Solo line. For players replacing a worn D rather than a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a D that has gone dull or unraveled at the fingerboard
- Players already using Vision Solo who wear the D out fastest
- Keeping a backup D in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a complete set — this is one string
- Fractional violins: 3/4, 1/2 and smaller
- Violas — a violin D will not work
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.
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Aluminum winding
Aluminum-wound D is the common choice for clarity. Silver-wound Ds read warmer and thicker under the finger.
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4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. A fractional instrument needs a shorter string or the ball end sits wrong.
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Vision Solo line
Mixing lines across one violin makes the strings feel uneven bow to bow. Match your other three if possible.
Detail 05
$42.05 for one
Single-string pricing. If the A and E are also tired, a full set generally works out better.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your violin is 4/4 before ordering
- 02Sweaty hands corrode aluminum winding faster — wipe the string after playing
- 03One string only; no rosin, tuner, or peg compound included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this aluminum or silver wound?
Aluminum. If your current D is silver-wound, this one will read a little clearer and less thick by comparison.
02Does it fit a 3/4 violin?
No. It is cut for 4/4. A fractional violin needs the matching smaller size.
03Can I mix this with another brand of strings?
It will play, but tension and feel vary between lines, so the D may sit unevenly against your other three under the bow.
04How long before it settles in?
Usually a few days of playing. Retune often at first, as new strings stretch and drop in pitch repeatedly.
