Detail 01
Solid steel core
Holds pitch hard and settles in fast. Less warmth than synthetic core, but far more stable across temperature swings.
Product detailSKU #1274034480226
D'AddarioPrelude Violin String Set 3/4 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 3/4-size student violin string set with steel cores and nickel windings. For rental instruments and school players who need durable, stable strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School orchestra players on a 3/4 rental violin
- Teachers restringing multiple student instruments at once
- Players who leave a violin in a car or classroom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting complex, warm synthetic-core tone
- Full-size 4/4 violins — these are too short
- Anyone chasing a gut-like response under the bow
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
3/4 size
Cut for a 3/4 violin, roughly the step below full size. Wrong length will not seat properly on a 4/4.
Detail 03
Nickel winding
Harder wearing surface under the fingers and bow. Resists corrosion from sweaty student hands better than silver.
Detail 04
Full set
All four strings, G through E, in one package. No need to buy singles to complete a restring.
Detail 05
$25.99 price
Cheap enough to restring a student violin every school year without thinking about it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the violin first — 3/4 and 4/4 sets are not interchangeable
- 02No bridge, pegs, tailpiece adjusters or peg compound included
- 03Steel E strings need a fine tuner; check the tailpiece has one
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 3/4?
Measure the body from the top edge to the bottom edge, not counting the neck. A 3/4 violin body runs about 13 inches. If you rent, ask the shop — they logged the size.
02Will these work on a 4/4 violin?
No. They are cut short for a 3/4 instrument and will not reach properly on a full-size violin. Buy the 4/4 set instead.
03How long do they last?
For a student practicing daily, plan on a fresh set roughly once a school year. Replace sooner if a string starts sounding dull or the winding unravels.
04Do I need a luthier to install these?
No, but change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay under tension. If the bridge tips or the soundpost drops, take it to a shop.
