• Reviews around sound (2.54 of 5)

    D'Addario Kaplan Non-Whistling Violin Aluminum Wound E String, 4/4 Scale

    • Love the reliable non-squeaking sound of this string.
    • It really darkened up the sound of her fiddle and she didn't like the way they felt.
    • Finally, a sweet sounding E string- music to my ears!
    • It also isn't quite as bright, but I prefer a darker sound
    • This non whistling E string can give you a more beautiful sound as you work on your bowing, which is ultimately the best way to avoid the “squeak” of the E string
    • Good strings are very important, and the normal steel E string can give your playing a harsh sound, especially if you, like me, are working to improve your technique
    • I love the sound of it, clear as a crystal bell instead of a siren
    • It also isn't quite as bright, but I prefer a darker sound
    • As a beginning student, I didn't want to play the E string because the sound was so piercing--I stuck mostly to tunes that used the D or A string because I absolutely hated that crossover noise I would hear when I moved to E. My
    • Love the reliable non-squeaking sound of this string.