Detail 01
D string
Second string down. Sits between the A's brightness and the G's weight, and carries a lot of melodic playing.

Independent shopping perspective
A single medium-gauge D string for a full-size cello. For replacing a broken or worn D rather than buying a whole new set.

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What matters in use
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 01
Second string down. Sits between the A's brightness and the G's weight, and carries a lot of melodic playing.
Detail 02
Middle tension. Easier under the fingers than heavy, with more push-back and body than light.
Detail 03
Cut for full-size string length. On a smaller cello the winding ends land in the wrong place.
Detail 04
Mixing ages or brands across strings changes how evenly the cello responds from one string to the next.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
No. It is the D on its own. You'll need the A, G and C separately, or a set, if you're replacing everything.
No. It's cut for 4/4 string length. On a 3/4 the winding ends sit wrong at the nut and bridge.
Middle tension. It takes less finger pressure and less bow weight than heavy gauge, but gives more resistance and volume than light.
When it stops holding pitch, sounds dull, or the winding starts fraying where you stop it. Heavy practice hours shorten that considerably.