D'addario
D'Addario Prelude J811 4/4M Violin E String, Medium Tension
Model
J811 4/4M
A Prelude E string for 4/4 violin, solid unwound steel at medium tension: the one to replace on its own when the first string snaps.
The D'Addario Prelude J811 4/4M is an E string for 4/4 violin, made of solid steel with no winding, at medium tension. It replaces the first string of a Prelude set (J810), the brand's four-string set for students, without buying all four again.
What sets it apart
- Bare steel wire, no winding
- Highest tension in the 4/4 medium Prelude set
- Ball end
The only unwound string in the set
Made in every size from 1/16 to 4/4; only the 4/4 also comes in light and heavy tension.
Specifications
| String | E, 1st string |
|---|---|
| Core | Solid steel |
| Winding | None |
| Playing length | 328 mm (13 in.) |
What it's for
- Replacing a snapped E without touching the other strings
- Keeping a spare E in a student's case
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers choose a different core or finish.
| E string | Core | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario Prelude J811 | Solid steel | Bare |
| Thomastik-Infeld Präzision No. 49 | Carbon steel | Tin-plated |
| Thomastik-Infeld Superflexible No. 8 | Rope core | Chrome wound |
| Larsen Original | Carbon steel | Bare |
Frequently asked questions
- Why does my E string keep breaking near the fine tuner?
- A worn fine tuner hook can develop a sharp edge. If breaks keep happening at the same spot, the tuner is worth having checked by a luthier.
- Can I put another brand's E string on a Prelude set?
- Yes, it's common practice. The J811 remains the original E of the J810 set.
- Do steel core strings stay in tune?
- They stretch very little, and D'Addario says they are unaffected by temperature and humidity.
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