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E String D'Addario Prelude 4/4 for Violin (medium tension)
The E is the only string in a Prelude set with no winding at all: bare steel over a solid pitch-stable steel core, article J811 4/4M, 4/4 size, medium gauge. It is also the tightest string in the set — 18.6 lb against 13.1 for the A and 11.4 for the G — which is why it answers bow pressure first in the upper positions. The end is a ball; some dealers describe it as removable, so the string will also sit in a loop-end holder. With no winding in the way the sound is steel in its plainest form, direct and fast to speak, and dealers describe Prelude as bright without the shrillness of traditional steel strings.
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Why the E Is Replaced Most Often
Bare metal is exposed to sweat and air alike, and the top string also does the most work: it carries the upper positions, the harmonics and the loudest phrases. In student use the E therefore usually tires before the wound A, D and G — and buying it on its own makes more sense than replacing the whole set. This article is exactly the E supplied inside set J810 4/4M, so the other three strings stay as they were and the balance of the set does not drift.
18.6 lb: Resistance Where It Is Needed
The highest tension in the set sits on the E for a reason: a thin steel filament has to survive bow pressure, or the sound turns to hiss and break-up instead. Those 18.6 lb are the resistance the bow arm leans on at forte, and they are tied to the fast attack steel is known for — the string speaks at once, with no delay while it gets moving. If a different resistance is wanted, the same E is made in 4/4 as light (16.8 lb) and heavy (20.4 lb).
Steel That Ignores the Weather
A solid steel core takes on no moisture — D'Addario states it for the whole range as "unaffected by temperature and humidity changes" — and the E shows it best, since the top string is usually the first to drift after a change of room. Here it settles quickly and stays. The string arrives in a sealed pouch the maker credits with "unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion", which for unplated bare metal is more than a formality.
Specifications
| Application | Single violin E string |
| Series | Prelude (violin) |
| Note | E, first string |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Gauge | Medium |
| Tension | 18.6 lb |
| Core | Solid steel core of pitch-stable alloy |
| Winding | None — bare steel |
| End type | Ball end; some dealers describe the ball as removable |
| Tension in other 4/4 gauges | Light — 16.8 lb, heavy — 20.4 lb |
| Supplied in set | J810 4/4M (54.8 lb total) |
| D'Addario Article | J811 4/4M |
| Included | 1 string in a sealed D'Addario pouch marked with the article number and protected against corrosion |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, New York ("Made in the USA at our New York production facility") |
What's Included
One E string in a sealed D'Addario pouch marked J811 4/4M. The pouch is airtight and keeps the metal clear of corrosion until the string goes on the instrument.
Who It's For
A string for the pupil whose top string has gone while the rest of the set is still alive, for the teacher who keeps spare E strings for a class, and for the player who needs a quick change of the top voice without paying for a full set.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this E differ from the other strings in the set?
It is the only one with no winding: bare steel over a solid steel core, where the A is aluminium-wound and the D and G are nickel-wound. It is also the tightest string in the set at 18.6 lb.
Is this the same E supplied in set J810 4/4M?
Yes, article J811 4/4M is exactly the string included in the J810 4/4M set, which totals 54.8 lb. Buying it singly does not change the balance of the set.
Is it ball end or loop end?
Ball end: the official D'Addario page lists ball-end construction for Prelude. Some dealers describe this E as having a removable ball, so it can also be fitted to a loop-end holder.
What other gauges does this string come in?
In 4/4 the E is made in three gauges: light at 16.8 lb, medium at 18.6 lb and heavy at 20.4 lb. Fractional sizes are medium only.
Is the string plated?
The maker describes it as unwound steel; no plating is officially claimed for the Prelude E. Until it is fitted, the sealed pouch is what protects it from corrosion.
Are these genuine D'Addario strings?
Yes. SoundsGood supplies only genuine D'Addario product in official packaging marked with article numbers.
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