Detail 01
1/4 size
Cut short for a quarter-size violin, roughly a 6-to-8-year-old's instrument. Will not reach on larger bodies.
Product detailSKU #1274034479988
D'AddarioPrelude Violin G String 1/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single G string for a 1/4-size violin. For parents and teachers restringing a small student instrument one string at a time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students on quarter-size violins breaking a G
- Teachers keeping spares for a beginner class
- Rental or hand-me-down violins with one dead string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 1/2, 3/4 or full-size violins
- Anyone wanting a warm, soloist-grade G
- Someone needing all four strings replaced
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
The lowest and thickest of the four. Usually the last to break but the first to sound dull and thuddy.
Detail 03
Prelude line
Student-grade construction built to hold pitch and take abuse — the priority is stability, not tonal nuance.
Detail 04
Single string
One string only. Pairing a fresh G with three worn strings leaves the bottom sounding brighter than the rest.
Detail 05
Small-size premium
Fractional strings often cost more than full-size equivalents because they sell in far smaller volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure or check the violin size — 1/4 is smaller than 3/4
- 02This is one string, not a set of four
- 03Fresh strings need retuning daily for the first few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my violin is 1/4 size?
Size is usually stamped inside on the label through the f-hole. Otherwise a teacher or shop can measure the body length in seconds.
02Can I use a 1/4 string on a 1/2 violin?
No. It will be too short to wind properly at the peg.
03Why is the small string more expensive than a full-size one?
Fractional sizes sell in much lower volume, so per-string pricing runs higher despite using less material.
04Should I replace all four at once?
If the others are more than several months of daily practice old, yes — matched wear keeps the four strings sounding even.
