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D'ADDARIO PRO-ARTÉ VIOLIN STRING SET WITH WOUND E 4/4 Scale Medium Tension
This is the same Pro-Arté with one decisive substitution: an aluminium-wound E, J5601W, in place of the plain steel one. The difference shows exactly where a steel top string usually spoils things — on the open E that whistles on some instruments, and at forte where steel starts to bite. The rest of the set is unchanged: a synthetic core on the A, D and G, aluminium on the A and D, silver on the G. Article J56W 4/4M covers 4/4 in medium gauge with E 18.1 · A 12.0 · D 11.3 · G 10.6 lb, so the top string is tighter here than in the standard J56 set. The character of the range still comes through: a warm, mellow tone and relaxed tension for bow response.
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A Wound E Against Open-String Whistling
Whistling on the open E is not a playing fault but a trait of a thin solid steel filament: it slips easily into a parasitic squeal as the bow crosses. A wound E behaves differently — the winding damps the torsional motion behind that piercing squeak, making the string far more whistle-resistant. If your instrument whistles regularly on the open E, moving the whole set to J56W solves it along with the rest of the restring rather than as a separate purchase.
18.1 lb: A Different E Means a Different Top-End Balance
The wound E here is tighter than the plain steel one — 18.1 lb against 16.8 lb in J56 — so the set totals slightly more at 52.0 lb. In practice that gives a denser top that does not give way under a heavy bow, and a smoother crossing from the wound A to the E: both are wound, so the jump in brightness between them is smaller. That balance shows most in cantilena, where a steel E often detaches from the rest of the set.
Softer Under the Finger, Warmer at the Top
A wound E is thicker than a plain steel one, so it is less unpleasant to stop and does not cut into the fingertip of players sensitive to that. Tonally it is warmer and less harsh, which rescues bright instruments that shout in the upper register. The trade-off is worth knowing in advance: there is less sparkle and projection at the very top than a plain steel E delivers, so anyone chasing maximum brilliance is better served by the standard J56 4/4M set.
Specifications
| Application | Violin string set with a wound E |
| Series | D'Addario Pro-Arté (violin) |
| Size / Playing Length | 4/4 — 13 in (328 mm) |
| Gauge | Medium |
| Core | Synthetic core — A, D, G |
| E String | Aluminium wound, 18.1 lb, article J5601W 4/4M |
| A String | Aluminium wound on synthetic core, 12.0 lb, article J5602 4/4M |
| D String | Aluminium wound on synthetic core, 11.3 lb, article J5603 4/4M |
| G String | Silver wound on synthetic core, 10.6 lb, article J5604 4/4M |
| Total Tension | 52.0 lb (sum of the four strings) |
| End Type | Ball end on all strings; no loop-end E is offered |
| Difference from the J56 Set | The E string only: wound J5601W instead of the plain steel J5601 |
| D'Addario Article | J56W 4/4M |
| Included | 4 strings, each in its own official D'Addario pack marked with the article number |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, New York ("Made in the USA at our New York production facility") |
What's Included
Four strings — the wound E J5601W plus A J5602, D J5603 and G J5604 in 4/4 medium — in official D'Addario packs marked with article numbers. It is a complete restring with no adapters or extra E to buy.
Who It's For
A set for the player whose open E whistles regularly, for the owner of a bright instrument whose steel E shouts at forte, and for anyone who wants an even crossing between a wound A and a wound E without assembling singles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does J56W differ from the standard J56?
In the top string only: J56W carries the aluminium-wound E J5601W instead of the plain steel J5601. The A, D and G are identical in both sets.
What does a wound E give in practice?
It is far less prone to open-string whistling, sounds warmer and less harsh, and blends better with the wound A. It is also thicker than a plain steel E, so it feels softer under the finger.
Who should avoid a wound E?
Players who want a ringing, brilliant top: a wound E offers less sparkle and projection than a plain steel one. In that case take the standard J56 4/4M set with the J5601 E.
What is the tension in numbers?
For 4/4 medium: E 18.1 lb, A 12.0 lb, D 11.3 lb, G 10.6 lb, 52.0 lb in total. That is slightly more than the standard J56, and the difference sits entirely in the wound E.
Does this set come in smaller sizes?
The wound-E set is confirmed in 4/4 medium only. The standard Pro-Arté range covers 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16, and D'Addario publishes numeric tensions for the 4/4 alone.
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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