Detail 01
3/4 size
Length is matched to a 3/4 cello. A full-size string will not wind correctly on a smaller instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274034480180
D'AddarioPrelude Cello D String 3/4 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single Prelude D string for a 3/4 cello. Buy this when one string breaks or wears out and the rest of the set is still fine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing one broken or worn D string mid-term
- Keeping a spare in the case for lessons or recitals
- Restoring a set where only the D has gone dull
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone whose whole set is old — buy the full set
- 4/4 or 1/2 cello players — wrong string length
- Players wanting the A, G or C 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
Single string, D only
You get one string. The other three stay as they are, so the new D may sound brighter than its neighbors at first.
Detail 03
$20.50
Replacing one string costs far less than a set, but four singles cost more than buying the set outright.
Detail 04
Same line as the Prelude set
If your other three are Preludes, this matches them in feel and tension rather than fighting the set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — no A, G or C included
- 02Loosen and replace just this string; leave the others under tension
- 03Expect the new D to need retuning daily for the first week
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this just one string or a set?
One string — the D only. The set with all four is sold separately.
02Will it match my other Prelude strings?
Yes, if the rest of your set is also Prelude in 3/4 size. Mixed with other strings, the D may feel or respond differently.
03Does it fit a 4/4 cello?
No. This is cut for a 3/4 instrument.
04When should I buy the full set instead?
If more than one string is worn, or the whole set is over a year old, the four-string set costs less per string.
