D'Addario NS311 E Violin Strings

D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single E String — A Purpose-Built Replacement E for 4/4 Electric Violins

The D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single E String is a single replacement E string engineered in partnership with luthier Ned Steinberger and NS Design for 4/4 scale electric violins. It is built around a stranded steel core with medium tension, scaled to a 328 mm (13") playing length that fits the majority of standard-sized electric violins on the market. This string is the right choice for electric violinists who need a focused, articulate top string that holds up under amplified playing and aggressive bow pressure. It also works well on acoustic violins for players seeking a brighter, more defined E than typical steel-core acoustic strings.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Violin (4/4 scale)
• String Name: E (single replacement string)
• Tension: Medium
• Core: Stranded steel
• End: Ball end
• Playing Length: 328 mm (13")
• Set Contents: 1 single E string
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who It's For

The D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single E String is aimed at electric violinists — particularly players of NS Design instruments and other solid-body electrics — who need a reliable replacement E that matches the tension and feel of the original NS set. Its stranded steel core and medium tension make it equally suited to jazz, rock, fusion, and contemporary classical players who rely on a clear, focused top string for solo lines and amplified performance. The string also serves acoustic violinists looking for a brighter, more projecting E for live or recording work. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to D'Addario's quality standards, it pairs naturally with the rest of the NS Electric Violin string line for players who want a consistent set.