Detail 01
3/4 size
Matched to a 3/4 cello's string length. On a full-size instrument it won't reach the peg with enough winding.
Product detailSKU #1274034480006
D'AddarioPrelude Cello C String 3/4 Size
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The low C string for a 3/4-size cello. A student-tier single replacement, useful when one string dies before the rest.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn or broken C on a 3/4 cello
- School programs restringing student cellos on a budget
- Keeping a spare low string with a rental instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size, 1/2 or 1/4 cellos — the length is wrong
- Players replacing all four strings at once
- Double bass, which uses far longer and heavier strings
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
C string
Lowest and thickest of the four, tuned C-G-D-A. It's the string that carries the bottom end.
Detail 03
Single string, not a set
One C only. Replacing the G, D and A means three more purchases.
Detail 04
Entry-level tier
Priced for student and school instruments where strings get changed on a schedule, not preserved.
Detail 05
Thick low string
The C is the heaviest gauge on the instrument, so it needs the widest bridge groove and nut slot of the four.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the cello's size before ordering — 3/4 and 4/4 strings are not interchangeable
- 02One string only; the other three are separate
- 03Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay under tension
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a full-size cello?
No. It's cut for a 3/4 instrument and will be too short to wind properly at the peg on a 4/4.
02Is this a complete set?
No. This is the C string alone. The G, D and A are sold separately.
03Why does my new C buzz or stick when tuning?
Usually a bridge groove or nut slot that's too narrow for the thick low string. Have a tech widen and lubricate it.
04How do I know my cello is 3/4?
Look for the size on the label inside the f-hole, or check the rental paperwork. Shops can measure the body in a minute.
