Detail 01
1/2 size
Scaled for a half-size cello. On a larger instrument it won't reach the correct tension at pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274034480112
D'AddarioPrelude Series Cello G String 1/2 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single G string for 1/2 size cello, steel core. A replacement for a young student's instrument when the G breaks or goes dull.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 1/2 cello for a younger student
- School and rental fleets that break strings often
- Carrying a backup G to lessons or rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players chasing tonal depth and color
- Anyone needing all four strings at once
- 3/4 or 4/4 cellos — the length is wrong
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
G string, single
One string in the package. Practical for a snapped string, expensive per-string if you need a whole set.
Detail 03
Prelude series
The student tier — built to resist breakage and stay in tune rather than to sound complex.
Detail 04
Steel core
Settles to pitch fast and shrugs off temperature and humidity changes in a school locker or car.
Detail 05
$22.50
Same price as the larger sizes. Budget four of these for a full restring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is one string, not a set
- 02Measure or check your cello size before ordering — 1/2 and 3/4 differ
- 03A new G next to three worn strings will stand out tonally
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my cello is 1/2 size?
Check the label inside the f-hole or the shop paperwork. Sizing is by the player's arm length and the instrument's body length, not by guesswork.
02Can I use a 1/2 string on a 3/4 cello?
No. The winding length is cut for a 1/2 instrument and won't sit properly on a longer string length.
03Does this come with the other three strings?
No. A, D and C are separate purchases.
04How often should a student cello G be replaced?
Once it sounds dull, won't hold pitch, or the winding frays. For daily practice, roughly once or twice a school year.
