D'Addario Kaplan Violin String - KS311W 4/4M Non-Whistling Aluminum Wound Single E String, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension

I was suffering from whistling sounds on E string mostly when playing accords involving open E itself. I thought it was my bad and tried various bowing tricks to diminish this bad effect but nothing helped.I tried also Tomastic Gold with no effect as well.This Kaplan E string solved the problem completely so I can just relax and play: bad whistling did not ever appear!It looks like overall tone of my violin got even more balanced and softer.So cheap and so complete solution!Many thanks!

I first installed this string with the loop adapter and still had some shrill e string sound. Later changed it to just using the ball end. This finally removed the shrill sound.

Really improved my daughter's sound

Violin strings can make an enormous difference in the tone and color of the instrument you are playing, whether you are using a beginner violin or a more well made instrument. If you have been used to a steel string E, I highly recommend that you switch to a string like this one. It takes the shrill tone and squeak out of your playing, so you can work on your bowing without having to fight your violin.This is a good string for the price, and you might want to look at s full set. 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. 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. I have an excellent Desarey violin which has a lovely mellow rich tone and I am doing my best to play it the way it deserves. I played professionally years ago, until my health forced me to quit. I am regaining my skills, but slowly. I can use all the help I can get. I like this string very much.

I was worried that I was doing something wrong when my E string kept "whistling" or squeaking, so I was very glad to learn it was a problem with the instrument and the string, not with me! But this string has fixed the problem, which is a huge relief. It has a very bright sound too.

I've never used D'Addario violin strings before. This wound E-string complements my gut strings perfectly. I tried a pure gut E-string, hated it, and decided to try Kaplan instead. It sounds perfect and feels very nice under my fingers. Very nice, mellow tone. Way better than even coated E-strings on my violin.

It actually works for beginners having bow hold and stability issues.

These are the only e strings I use now. They produce a very powerful sound without being overly aggressive or harsh. On top of that they really do tend to prevent the whistling which can often be heard from even professional recordings. The also come with an adaptor so you can use them with either a loop or ball end find tuner.