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4/4 size
Cut for a full-size violin. Fractional instruments need shorter strings or the winding lands wrong.
Product detailSKU #1274034480221
D'AddarioPrelude Violin G String 4/4 Size Medium
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge G string for 4/4 violin, steel core. A low-cost replacement for student instruments and school programs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dead G on a full-size student violin
- Classroom and rental fleets needing cheap, durable restrings
- Beginners who need strings that stay in tune while learning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing the warmth and complexity of synthetic-core strings
- Fractional-size violins — 1/2, 3/4 and smaller need their own length
- Soloists who want a rich, singing low register
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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Medium gauge
The standard tension. Higher output and firmer feel than light gauge, less pushback than heavy.
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Steel core
Very stable pitch and quick break-in, with a brighter, more direct sound than synthetic core.
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G string only
The lowest string on the violin, sold individually. E, A and D are separate purchases.
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Prelude line
D'Addario's student range — chosen for toughness and price over tonal nuance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single string, not a set — budget four of these for a full restring
- 02Confirm your violin is 4/4; fractional sizes need matching strings
- 03A fresh G next to three worn strings will stand out in volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one string or a set?
One string — the G only. A full restring needs the E, A and D as well.
02What's the difference between medium and light gauge?
Medium is standard tension: firmer under the finger and louder. Light feels softer and sounds a bit thinner.
03Will this fit a 3/4 violin?
No. This is cut for 4/4. A 3/4 violin needs a 3/4 string or it won't seat properly.
04How often should I change it?
Depends on play time. Replace when the tone goes dull, tuning drifts, or the winding starts unraveling.
