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1/2 size
Cut for half-size scale length. Wrong size means either not enough string or too much winding at the peg.
Product detailSKU #1274034479963
D'AddarioPrelude Violin D String 1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for a 1/2 size violin, steel core. For students and school programs replacing a worn or broken string on a half-size instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Half-size student violins needing a single string replaced
- School programs stocking spares for young players
- Rental instruments that need durable strings between servicing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone with a 3/4, 4/4, or 1/4 violin
- Players chasing warm, complex tone from synthetic or gut core
- Advanced students wanting subtle bow-response shading
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
D string only
One string, not a set. The other three keep their current age and wear.
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Steel core
Holds pitch well and settles quickly. Tone is bright and direct rather than warm and layered.
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Prelude line
D'Addario's entry tier. Priced and built for durability under classroom handling and humidity changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your violin's size first; 1/2 and 3/4 are not interchangeable
- 02Single string only. E, A, and G sold separately
- 03Fresh strings need a few retunings over the first days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of violin strings?
No. This is the D string on its own. E, A, and G are sold separately.
02What size violin does this fit?
1/2 size only. A 3/4 or 4/4 violin needs a longer string cut for that scale.
03How do I know my violin is 1/2 size?
Measure from the top of the body to where the neck joins. Half-size bodies run about 12.5 inches; a shop can confirm.
04Why replace just one string?
Cost, and it keeps the bridge and soundpost seated. Replacing a full set at once is more likely to shift them.
