Detail 01
1/4 size
Cut for a quarter-size cello's shorter string length. A larger set will not tension or seat correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274034480213
D'AddarioPrelude Cello String Set 1/4 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A complete set of entry-level cello strings cut for a 1/4 size instrument. For young beginners, school cellos and rentals needing a restring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quarter-size cellos in elementary school string programs
- Restringing a rental cello before it goes to a student
- Keeping a spare set with a young player's instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 1/2, 3/4 or 4/4 cellos — string lengths differ
- Advanced players wanting a more refined bowed response
- Anyone replacing just one broken 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
Full set, all four strings
Replacing together keeps response even across the instrument instead of one new string dominating.
Detail 03
Prelude, D'Addario's entry-level line
Made for instruments that get restrung often and handled by beginners, not for tonal subtlety.
Detail 04
$71.99 versus a violin set
Cello strings cost more because they are longer and the C and G are much heavier gauge.
Detail 05
Cello-specific sizing
Fractions do not carry across instruments. A 1/4 violin set is nothing like a 1/4 cello set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the size stamped inside the cello; student instruments get swapped between sizes
- 02Strings only — no rosin, bridge, tailpiece adjusters or peg compound
- 03Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay in place
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 1/2 size cello?
No. They are cut for 1/4 size string length and will be short on a 1/2. Order the matching fraction.
02How do I know what size my cello is?
Look for the size marked on the label inside the body. If there is none, a shop or teacher can measure it in a minute.
03Which strings are in the set?
All four: A, D, G and C, covering the full range of the cello.
04How often do student cello strings need changing?
About once a school year with regular practice, or sooner if a string frays, buzzes, sounds dull or stops holding pitch.
