The Pirastro 311211 No.1 Violin E String has a long lasting reliable tone. The core is made from coated carbon steel which produces a warm brilliant sound with articulate overtones. The chrome steel winding adds brightness to your sound as well as making the string more reliable and durable. The light tension gauge offers a more immediate response with focus on the higher frequencies which is ideal for solo players. This E string features a ball tailpiece end and is designed for full size violins.