Detail 01
1/2 size
Scaled to a half-size cello's string length. A 3/4 or 4/4 string will not tune correctly on this instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274034480214
D'AddarioPrelude Cello D String 1/2 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for 1/2-size cello, steel core with nickel winding. A replacement string for student players who broke or wore out one string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a single broken D on a half-size student cello
- School rental instruments that need durable, low-maintenance strings
- Young players who retune often and need pitch stability
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting complex overtones from synthetic or gut core
- Anyone with a 3/4 or 4/4 cello — the length won't fit
- Players seeking a warm, dark voice under the bow
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
D string only
This is one string, not a set. The other three are sold separately.
Detail 03
Steel core
Holds pitch through temperature and humidity swings, and settles in fast after installation.
Detail 04
Prelude line
D'Addario's student tier — built for durability and price rather than tonal complexity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — a full set costs roughly four times this
- 02Check your cello's size marking before ordering; 1/2 is not 3/4
- 03Mixing an old set with one new string leaves an uneven sound
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come as a full set?
No. This is the D string alone. The A, G and C are sold separately.
02Will this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. It's cut for 1/2-size string length. A 3/4 cello needs a 3/4 string.
03How long does it take to settle in?
Steel core stretches very little, so it holds pitch within a few tunings of installation.
04Should I replace all four at once?
If the others are equally worn, yes — a single fresh string can sound brighter than its neighbors.
