Detail 01
C string
The lowest of the four cello strings. It will not work in any other position on the instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274034480031
D'AddarioPrelude Cello C String 1/2 Size
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single C string for a half-size cello. Replacement for the lowest string on a student instrument, sized for a smaller player.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dead C on a 1/2 cello
- Student rentals and school orchestra instruments
- Keeping a spare low string in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a full set — this is one string
- Full-size 4/4 or 3/4 cellos
- Anyone wanting a step up in tone from a student string
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
1/2 size
Cut for the shorter string length of a half-size cello. A 4/4 string is too long to fit properly.
Detail 03
Prelude series
D'Addario's student-level line, priced for schools and rentals rather than advancing soloists.
Detail 04
Sold as a single string
You get one C only. Replacing the whole set means buying three more strings separately.
Detail 05
$24.50
Low string of a set is usually the most expensive one, so a full set costs several times this.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cello is 1/2 size — measure, don't guess from the label
- 02No set included; A, D and G are sold separately
- 03New strings stretch for a few days and need repeated 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 string length. A 3/4 instrument needs a 3/4 string.
02Is this a full set of cello strings?
No. It's the C string only — one of the four. The A, D and G are separate purchases.
03How do I know if my C needs replacing?
Common signs are dull tone, refusing to hold pitch, visible fraying, or unwinding at the ends.
04Can a beginner change this themselves?
Yes, if you change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay under tension. Otherwise a shop can do it.
