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1/4 size
Sized for a 1/4 cello. Wrong scale length on any other size, so it will not tune correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274034480162
D'AddarioPrelude Series Cello G String 1/4 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single G string for a 1/4-size cello, from D'Addario's student Prelude line. For replacing a broken or worn G on a small-size instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn G on a 1/4-size student cello
- School and rental cellos that see daily handling
- Keeping a backup G with a young player's kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size or 3/4 cellos — the string length is wrong
- Players chasing rich, complex tone from a synthetic core
- Anyone needing all four strings replaced at once
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 G string
One string only. C, D, and A come separately or as a Prelude set.
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Prelude series
Student-grade line built around steel core — durable, stable pitch, forgiving of temperature and humidity changes.
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Steel core
Settles into tune quickly and stays there, which matters when a beginner tunes without help.
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Ball end
Standard attachment for student cello tailpieces with fine tuners.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the cello is 1/4 size before ordering — sizing is by instrument, not by age
- 02This is one string, not a set
- 03Have a peg or fine tuner working before install; a stuck peg makes this a two-person job
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. This is the 1/4-size G. A 3/4 cello needs the 3/4-size string.
02How many strings come in this?
One — the G string. The C, D, and A are sold separately.
03Is Prelude good for a beginner?
It is D'Addario's student line, built for durability and pitch stability rather than tonal complexity.
04Will it stretch a lot after installing?
Steel core stretches less than gut or synthetic. Expect a few retunes over the first day or two.
