Detail 01
1/8 size
Sized for one of the smallest cellos. Cello string lengths differ sharply by size; a 1/8 set will not reach on a larger instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274034480233
D'AddarioPrelude Cello String Set 1/8 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 1/8-size cello string set with steel cores and nickel windings. For young students and school programs restringing small rental cellos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young cello students on a 1/8-size instrument
- School and rental programs restringing between students
- Cellos that move between home, school and cold cars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone on 1/2, 3/4 or 4/4 cello — wrong scale length
- Players wanting a deep, complex tone for solo work
- Students ready to step up to synthetic-core 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.
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Steel core
Settles in fast and holds pitch through temperature and humidity swings. Practical for an instrument that travels to school.
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Nickel winding
Tough surface that resists corrosion from hands and wear from the bow. Adds life on a hard-used student instrument.
Detail 04
Full four-string set
A, D, G and C together, so one purchase covers a complete restring.
Detail 05
$71.99 for the set
Cello strings cost more than violin strings across the board. This sits at the affordable end for a full set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the cello size first — cello string lengths vary a lot between sizes
- 02Strings only; no endpin, bridge, tailpiece adjusters or rosin
- 03Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay seated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I tell what size my cello is?
Measure the body length from the top edge to the bottom, excluding the neck. Sizes run 4/4 down through 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. A shop or teacher can confirm.
02Why do cello strings cost so much more than violin strings?
They are far longer and thicker, with more winding material per string. Four cello strings use several times the material of a violin set.
03How often should a student cello be restrung?
Roughly once a year with regular practice. Replace sooner if a string sounds dead, the winding frays, or tuning becomes unstable.
04Can I install these myself?
Yes, one string at a time to keep the bridge upright and the soundpost in place. Check the bridge stays perpendicular after tuning up; nudge it back if it leans.
