D'Addario Prelude 1/4 Size Cello Strings Medium Tension – Set or Single Strings
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The D'Addario Prelude 1/4 Size Cello Strings Medium Tension range is a dependable option for student cellists, teachers, and school music services looking for strings that offer a warm sound, strong durability, and reliable performance. Available as a full set or single replacement strings for A, D, G, and C, this listing makes it easy to replace one broken string or fit a complete new set when needed.
Prelude strings are widely used in education because they combine an affordable price point with the stability and response of a solid steel core design. They produce a warm, clear tone and are less affected by temperature and humidity changes than many alternative string types, which makes them particularly practical for school instruments and everyday use.
Scaled to fit 1/4 size cello with a playing length of 21 1/2" (545mm), these medium tension strings provide a balanced feel and dependable bow response for lessons, practice, ensemble work, and general student playing.
Key Features
- Available as a full set or single A, D, G, or C string
- Designed for 1/4 size cello
- Medium tension
- Solid steel core construction
- Warm tone with strong durability
- Excellent bow response
- Stable in changing temperature and humidity
- Well suited to student, school, and education use
- Made in the USA
Why Choose These Strings?
The Prelude range is one of the most popular choices for student bowed strings because it gives a practical mix of sound quality, lifespan, and consistency. For younger players and school instruments, that balance is important. Strings need to respond well, stay in tune reliably, and cope with regular use without becoming difficult to manage.
This listing is also useful because it allows customers to choose between a complete set and individual replacement strings, which works well for teachers, parents, and music services who may only need one specific string rather than a full restring.
With their stable steel core construction and warm, accessible sound, these strings are a strong all-round choice for beginner and student cello use across lessons, school orchestra, and general practice.
Specifications
- Brand: D'Addario
- Series: Prelude
- Instrument: Cello
- Size: 1/4
- Tension: Medium
- Core Material: Solid Steel
- Playing Length: 21 1/2" (545mm)
- Made In: USA
Variants
- Set — J1010 1/4M
- A String — J1011 1/4M
- D String — J1012 1/4M
- G String — J1013 1/4M
- C String — J1014 1/4M
| Size |
Set — J1010 1/4M, A String — J1011 1/4M, D String — J1012 1/4M, G String — J1013 1/4M, C String — J1014 1/4M |
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