D'Addario NS312 A Violin Strings

D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single A String — Replacement String for 4/4 Electric and Acoustic Violin

Built in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single A String is a 4/4 scale replacement string developed for NS-design electric violins while remaining fully compatible with standard acoustic instruments. At its heart sits a stranded steel core — a construction pioneered by D'Addario — that produces a clear, warm tone with the fast, flexible, and responsive bow behavior electric players expect from a modern instrument. The medium tension profile sits comfortably between light and heavy options, giving intermediate and professional players the balance they need for expressive, nuanced playing. Each string is engineered and manufactured in the USA at D'Addario's New York production facility, under the same stringent quality controls applied across the orchestral line.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1 — single replacement string
• String Designation: A — A string of the violin
• Size: 4/4 — full-size violin
• Tension: Medium — balanced resistance for expressive playing
• Core: Stranded Steel — clear, warm tone with responsive bow feel
• Ending: Ball End — quick, secure installation at the tailpiece
• Playing Length: 328 mm (13") — fits standard 4/4 electric violins
• Compatible With: Violin — electric and acoustic
• Country of Manufacture: USA — made in New York

Who It's For — Electric and Acoustic Violinists Seeking a Reliable A String

This replacement A string is the right choice for violinists who need a single string that performs consistently on NS-design electric violins and on standard acoustic instruments. Intermediate players upgrading from a factory string will notice the stranded steel core's clear, warm character and the fast, flexible bow response that supports both lyrical lines and aggressive contemporary techniques. Professional players — including those performing in amplified contexts where tuning stability and tonal clarity are critical — will appreciate the medium tension's expressive range and the longevity Steve Bingham cites when describing the NS line. Sold as a single replacement, it is also a practical option for players whose A string has worn out before the rest of the set, or for owners of 5-string NS violins who need a separate low C companion. Made in the USA at D'Addario's New York facility, it carries the same quality standards as the full NS Electric Violin String Set.