Detail 01
4/4 size
Cut for full-size cellos only. A 3/4 instrument will have far too much slack and will not tune reliably.
Product detailSKU #1274034480015
D'AddarioPrelude Cello C String 4/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single C string for full-size cellos, medium gauge, from D'Addario's student line. For school players and teachers replacing a worn low string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Full-size 4/4 cellos in school or lesson use
- Replacing a broken or dulled C string mid-term
- Students who go through strings and want a low cost per replacement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fractional cellos — 3/4 and smaller need their own size
- Players chasing a refined, complex low register
- Anyone needing a full matched set in one purchase
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
Medium gauge
Standard tension. Sits in the middle for bow response and left-hand feel, and matches most stock setups.
Detail 03
C string
Lowest and thickest string on the cello. Takes the longest to settle after fitting and is slowest to speak under the bow.
Detail 04
Prelude student line
Built for durability and stable tuning in classroom conditions rather than tonal nuance.
Detail 05
Sold as one string
Fine for a single replacement. Fitting one new string next to three old ones leaves an uneven set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cello is 4/4 — fractional sizes need matching strings
- 02Single string only, not a set of four
- 03Bring it up to pitch gradually; a fresh C stretches and drops repeatedly
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. This is cut for 4/4 instruments. A 3/4 cello needs a 3/4 string or it will not hold tension correctly.
02Is this a full set?
No, it is the C string alone. A complete change means buying G, D and A as well.
03Why does my new C sound dull at first?
New strings need playing in. The C is the thickest, so it takes the longest to settle and speak clearly, often a week of regular use.
04Is medium the right gauge for a student cello?
Yes. Medium is the standard tension most cellos are set up for, so it needs no adjustment to bridge or soundpost.
