Detail 01
4/4 size
Full-size violin only. On a 3/4 or smaller instrument it will be too long to fit properly.
Product detailSKU #1274034479981
D'AddarioPrelude Violin A String 4/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single A string for a full-size violin, medium gauge. For students and school programs replacing a broken or dead string without buying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing one broken A string mid-semester
- School and rental instruments needing cheap, consistent restrings
- Keeping a spare A in the case for lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting warmer, more complex tone
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- Fractional-size violins — 4/4 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
Medium gauge
Standard tension. Matches what most student violins ship with, so setup and bridge pressure stay unchanged.
Detail 03
A string, single
One string, not a set. If the others are old, the new A will sound noticeably brighter than its neighbors.
Detail 04
Prelude line
D'Addario's student tier — durable and stable in tune, built to survive beginner handling rather than to sound refined.
Detail 05
$6 price point
Cheap enough to keep two in the case. Replacing a broken string costs less than a lesson.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only — buy the full set if all four are old
- 02Confirm your violin is 4/4 before ordering
- 03New strings stretch and drop pitch for a few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for 4/4 full-size. Get the 3/4 version instead.
02Is this a full set of strings?
No, just the A string. Sets are sold separately.
03How long until it holds tune?
Expect to retune several times over the first couple of days while the string stretches out. After that it settles.
04Ball end or loop end?
Check your tailpiece and fine tuner before ordering — the two ends are not interchangeable and the fitting has to match your hardware.
