Pirastro Eudoxa Violin E String, Aluminum-Wound Steel - Heavy / Loop-End

Pirastro Eudoxa Violin E String

The Pirastro Eudoxa Violin E String features an aluminum-wound steel core for 4/4 violins, with ball-end and loop-end options. Each attachment type comes in Medium or Heavy gauge, creating four choices. Select the end that fits your fine tuner, then choose the tension that suits your setup.

For players shopping for a replacement wound E string, this range keeps construction consistent across both attachment styles. Medium provides the lower published tension, while Heavy increases the force at playing pitch. A ball-end violin string suits hardware designed to retain a ball; a loop-end replacement fits a compatible hook-style tuner. Check the attachment before ordering.

Pirastro identifies these versions as steel-core strings with aluminum winding, making material selection straightforward within the Eudoxa family. The manufacturer lists the same tension for both ends at each gauge, so attachment choice does not change the published load. Match the gauge and manufacturer part number when replacing an existing string or comparing the four available configurations.

Key Features

• Aluminum-Wound Construction: Combines a steel core with aluminum wrapping in every configuration.
• Two End Types: Choose a ball or loop to match your instrument's string attachment.
• Medium Gauge: Provides the lower published playing tension for either end style.
• Heavy Gauge: Offers higher tension and also carries the names Stark and Forte.
• Full-Size Fit: Designed for 4/4 violin applications.
• Four Configurations: Select end type and gauge independently to match your replacement requirements.

End Type and Gauge Differences

Medium corresponds to Pirastro's Mittel designation. Heavy corresponds to Stark, also labeled Forte. Both end types share identical materials and published tension within the same gauge. Heavy adds approximately 2.2 lb of playing tension compared with Medium.

• Ball End, Medium: 17 lb playing tension; manufacturer part number 314121.
• Ball End, Heavy: 19.2 lb playing tension; manufacturer part number 314131.
• Loop End, Medium: 17 lb playing tension; manufacturer part number 314821.
• Loop End, Heavy: 19.2 lb playing tension; manufacturer part number 314831.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pirastro
• Series: Eudoxa
• Product Type: Individual violin E string
• Instrument Size: 4/4
• Core Material: Steel
• Winding Material: Aluminum
• Tailpiece End Options: Ball or loop
• Gauge Options: Medium (Mittel) and Heavy (Stark/Forte)
• Medium Playing Tension: 17 lb
• Heavy Playing Tension: 19.2 lb
• Packaging Format: Envelope
• Peg-End Identification: Dark green for Medium; dark green/light green for Heavy
• Tailpiece-End Identification: Violet