Detail 01
4/4 size
Cut for full-size cello string length. On a 3/4 or 1/2 instrument the winding ends land in the wrong place.
Product detailSKU #1274115037320
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Cello Strings 4/4 C String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single C string for 4/4 cello, Thomastik Dominant. Buy it to replace one broken or dead C, not as a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a single dead or broken C string
- Keeping a spare C in the case for gigs
- Students on a full-size cello needing a proven C
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string only
- Cellos smaller than 4/4; the scale length is wrong
- Players already committed to a different string family
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
C string only
The lowest string. Buying one string costs less than a set but leaves the other three at their current age.
Detail 03
Dominant line
Synthetic-core family. Settles in over a few days of playing rather than holding pitch immediately from first tuning.
Detail 04
Single-string pricing
The C is usually the priciest string in a cello set, so a single C runs close to half a cheap full set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string in the packet — A, D and G are separate purchases
- 02Expect several days of stretching and retuning before pitch holds
- 03Mixing a new C with three old strings can leave the low end louder
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 C string only. The A, D and G are sold separately.
02Will this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. It is cut for 4/4 scale length. Use the matching size for a smaller cello.
03How long until it stays in tune?
Synthetic-core strings stretch. Plan on a few days of playing and retuning several times a day before pitch settles.
04Can I mix this with other brands?
Yes, players mix strings all the time. Just expect the C to differ in feel and response from an unmatched set.
