Detail 01
1/2 size
Matched to the shorter string length of a half-size violin. A full-size string will not fit correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274034480017
D'AddarioPrelude Violin G String 1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single G string for half-size violins from D'Addario's student line. For teachers, parents and school programs replacing a broken string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Half-size violins used by younger students
- Keeping a spare in the case for a mid-lesson break
- Programs replacing strings across many rental instruments
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size, 3/4 or 1/4 violins — wrong length
- Advanced players wanting tonal depth on the low string
- Anyone replacing all four strings at once
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
G string
Lowest and thickest of the four. The most audible when it is old, and usually the first to sound muddy.
Detail 03
Prelude student line
Built to survive classroom handling and hold tuning, rather than to deliver refined colour.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
Covers one replacement. A new G alongside three worn strings will stand out as brighter.
Detail 05
Under ten dollars
Cheap enough to keep two spares in the case, which matters on a student instrument that gets knocked around.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the violin size before ordering — 1/2 and 3/4 are not interchangeable
- 02One string only, not a set of four
- 03Tune up slowly; new strings slip and need retuning for several days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know my violin is 1/2 size?
It is usually marked inside the f-hole or on the rental paperwork. If unsure, have the shop or teacher measure the body length before ordering.
02Does this come with the other three strings?
No. This is the G string on its own. A full change needs D, A and E as well.
03Can I use a full-size string on a half-size violin?
No. The wound section will sit in the wrong place at the nut or bridge and the string will not seat or tune properly.
04How often should a student replace strings?
Roughly once or twice a year with regular practice, or sooner if the tone goes dull or the winding starts to unravel.
