Detail 01
1/4 size
Scale-length specific. A 1/2 or 3/4 string will sit at the wrong tension and pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274034480156
D'AddarioPrelude Cello A String 1/4 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single A string for a 1/4-size cello, steel core with nickel winding. Replacement or upgrade for a student cello when one string goes dead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or worn A on a 1/4 cello
- Student rentals needing durable strings that hold pitch
- Keeping a spare A in the case for lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting complex tone or advanced bow response
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- Any cello size other than 1/4
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
Steel core
Settles into pitch fast and stays there. Less warmth than gut or synthetic core.
Detail 03
A string only
The highest cello string. If the others are old too, mismatched wear shows in tone balance.
Detail 04
Prelude series
D'Addario's student line. Built for durability and tuning stability over tonal nuance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — no D, G, or C included
- 02Confirm your cello is 1/4, not 1/2 or 3/4
- 03New strings stretch; expect retuning over the first few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 1/2 size cello?
No. Buy the 1/2 size version. Wrong-size strings sit at incorrect tension and may not reach pitch or may break.
02Is this a full set?
No. This is the A string alone. The 1/4 size set is sold separately.
03How long until it stops going flat?
Steel core settles quickly — usually a few days of playing and retuning, faster than synthetic or gut strings.
04Can I replace just one string?
Yes, if the others are still in good shape. If they're all old, replacing the set keeps tone even across strings.
