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1/8 size
One of the smallest violin sizes. String length is fixed to that body, so a 1/4 or 1/2 will not work.
Product detailSKU #1274034480025
D'AddarioPrelude Violin D String 1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single D string for a 1/8-size violin. Prelude is D'Addario's student line, aimed at young beginners and rental instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Very young beginners on a 1/8 violin
- Replacing one broken string on a rental
- Teachers keeping spares for a class of small sizes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any violin larger than 1/8 size
- Advancing players wanting warmth and complexity
- Anyone replacing a whole set in one purchase
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.
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D string
The middle-low string. It carries the warmer register young players spend most of their early lessons in.
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Prelude series
Student tier. Chosen for holding up to rough handling and frequent retuning rather than tonal depth.
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Sold individually
You replace one broken string cheaply instead of buying a full set for a size the child will outgrow.
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$7.95
Low enough to keep one spare per size in a teaching studio without much cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the violin is 1/8, not 1/10 or 1/4
- 02Single string only, E, A and G are separate
- 03Small pegs slip easily. Check the peg holds before blaming the string
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin is 1/8 for?
It is one of the smallest sizes, used by very young beginners. Check the size stamped inside the violin or measure before ordering.
02Does this include all four strings?
No. This is the D string alone. The E, A and G are sold separately.
03Can I use it on a 1/4 violin?
No. The string length is matched to the 1/8 body. A 1/4 violin needs its own size or the string will not seat correctly.
04Is Prelude a good beginner string?
It is D'Addario's student line, made to survive frequent tuning and handling. That suits a young player or a rental instrument.
