Detail 01
Single A string, not a set
You get one string only. The D, G and C are sold separately at their own prices.
Product detailSKU #1274115037396
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Cello Strings 4/4 A String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 4/4 cello A string from Thomastik's Dominant line. For players replacing one broken or worn A rather than a whole set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped or dull A on a full-size cello
- Students needing one string, not a $200 set
- Keeping a spare A in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players restringing the whole cello at once
- Smaller cellos — 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 sizes
- Anyone wanting a matched set from one line
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
4/4 size
Cut for a full-size cello string length. Will be too long on 3/4 or smaller instruments.
Detail 03
Dominant line
Mixing a Dominant A with other lines can leave the A brighter or duller than its neighbors.
Detail 04
$55.60 for one string
Cello strings are priced per string. A full four-string change costs several times this.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your cello is 4/4 before ordering — string length is size-specific
- 02New strings stretch for several days and need repeated retuning
- 03Fine tuner or tailpiece adjuster makes settling in far easier
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full set of cello strings?
No. This is the A string alone. The D, G and C are sold as separate items.
02Will this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. It is cut for 4/4 scale length. Order the size that matches your instrument.
03Can I mix this with strings from another line?
You can, and players often do. Expect the A to sit slightly differently in brightness and tension than a matched set.
04How long before it settles in tune?
Plan on a few days of frequent retuning while the string stretches, then it holds normally.
