Detail 01
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. On a smaller fractional instrument the winding lands wrong and playing length is off.
Product detailSKU #1274034480079
D'AddarioPrelude Violin D String 4/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for a full-size violin, medium gauge. For students and school programs replacing a broken or worn string without rebuying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing one broken D on a 4/4 student violin
- School orchestra programs buying strings in bulk
- Keeping a spare D in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 1/2, 3/4 or other fractional violins
- Advanced players wanting more complex tone from a set
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
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 for most setups. Matches the feel of the other Prelude strings so a mixed set stays even.
Detail 03
Single D string
One string only. If the rest of the set is old, the new D will sound brighter than its neighbors.
Detail 04
Solid steel core
Holds pitch well and settles fast after installation. Less warm than synthetic core, more stable in temperature swings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Only the D string is included — no A, E or G
- 02Loosen and replace one string at a time to keep bridge tension
- 03New strings stretch — expect retuning over the first 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. Fractional sizes need the matching fractional string or the playing length and winding won't sit right.
02Do I need to replace all four strings at once?
Not required. But if the others are worn, the new D will sound noticeably brighter until they're all replaced.
03How long does it take to stay in tune?
Steel core settles quickly — usually stable within a day or two of frequent retuning.
04Is medium the right gauge for a student violin?
Yes. Medium is the standard choice and matches how most student instruments are set up from the shop.
