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1/2 size
Cut for the shorter string length of a half-size violin. A 3/4 or 4/4 set will not tension right.
Product detailSKU #1274034480202
D'AddarioPrelude Violin String Set 1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A complete set of entry-level violin strings cut for a 1/2 size instrument. For school players, rentals and second violins that need a cheap restring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Half-size student violins in school orchestra programs
- Restringing a rental or loaner before a new student
- Teachers keeping spare sets on hand for class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 4/4, 3/4 or 1/4 violins
- Advanced players wanting a more refined bowed response
- Anyone needing only one broken string 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.
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Full set, not a single string
All four strings replaced at once, so the instrument responds evenly instead of one bright string standing out.
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Prelude, D'Addario's entry-level line
Priced for instruments that get restrung often and handled hard, not for tonal nuance.
Detail 04
$25.99 for four strings
Cheap enough to restring a student violin once or twice a year without thinking about the cost.
Detail 05
Violin-specific sizing
Fractions are not shared across instruments. A 1/2 viola or cello takes a completely different set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the size stamped inside the violin first; students outgrow sizes fast
- 02Strings only — no rosin, bridge, tailpiece adjusters or tools included
- 03Confirm your tailpiece takes a ball-end or loop-end E before installing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 3/4 violin?
No. They are cut for a 1/2 size violin's string length. On a 3/4 they will be short and will not seat properly. Buy the 3/4 version.
02Does the set include the E string?
Yes. It is a complete set covering all four strings, G, D, A and E.
03How do I know my child needs 1/2 size?
Size comes from the violin itself, not the player. Check the label inside the body, or have a teacher or shop measure arm length before sizing up.
04How often should a student replace strings?
Roughly once a school year for daily practice, sooner if a string frays, sounds dull or stops holding pitch.
