Detail 01
1/4 size
Cut for a 1/4-size violin. On a larger or smaller body the length and pitch will not work.
Product detailSKU #1274034480161
D'AddarioPrelude Violin A String 1/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single A string for a 1/4-size violin, steel core with aluminum winding. Replacement for a student instrument when one string breaks or goes dull.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken A on a 1/4-size student violin
- Young players on a rental or first violin
- Keeping a spare A in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 4/4, 1/2, or 3/4 violins — wrong length
- Anyone wanting warm gut or synthetic-core tone
- Full-set replacement — this is one string only
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 A string
One string, not a set. D, G, and E are separate purchases.
Detail 03
Prelude series
D'Addario's student line — solid steel core, built for durability and pitch stability over tonal complexity.
Detail 04
Steel core
Holds tune quickly after installation and resists humidity swings better than gut or synthetic cores.
Detail 05
Ball end
Standard fit for student violins with a tailpiece fine tuner on the A.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the violin is 1/4 size — measure the body, not the player's age
- 02One string only; buy the full Prelude set if all four are old
- 03New steel strings still need a few tuning passes to settle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 1/2 size violin?
No. This is cut for 1/4 size. A 1/2-size violin needs the 1/2-size A string.
02Is this a full set of strings?
No. This is the A string alone. The D, G, and E strings are sold separately.
03How long until it stays in tune?
Steel core settles fast — usually within a day or two of playing and retuning.
04Does it need a fine tuner?
It has a ball end and works with the fine tuner most student violins carry on the A string.
