Detail 01
1/2 size
Cut for the shorter string length of a half-size cello. Won't fit 4/4, 3/4 or 1/4 instruments correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274034480058
D'AddarioPrelude Cello A String 1/2 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single A string for a 1/2-size cello, sold on its own. For students replacing a broken or dead A without buying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student cellos sized 1/2, typically players aged 8-11
- Replacing one broken A string mid-term
- Keeping a spare A in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a matched fresh set across all four strings
- Full-size 4/4 cellos — wrong speaking length
- Advanced players after a warmer or more complex tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
A string only
This is the highest, thinnest of the four cello strings. You get one string, not a set.
Detail 03
Prelude series
D'Addario's student line. Built to hold pitch and survive learner handling rather than to sound refined.
Detail 04
Entry-level pricing
Cheap enough to replace a snapped string without hesitation, which matters when a student is learning to tune.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — no D, G or C included
- 02Check your cello's size stamp inside the f-hole before ordering
- 03A new string stretches for several days and needs frequent retuning
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. It's cut for 1/2 size. A 3/4 cello needs a longer string; this one will sit wrong on the pegbox and tailpiece.
02How do I know if my cello is 1/2 size?
Check the label or stamp inside the f-hole, or measure the back — a 1/2 cello back runs roughly 26 inches. Ask whoever sold or rented it.
03Do I need to replace all four strings at once?
Not necessarily. If only the A broke, replace just the A. If all four are old and dull, a full set makes more sense.
04How long until it holds pitch?
Expect a few days of stretching. Tune before every practice session at first, then it settles.
