Detail 01
G string only
One string, not four. A new G next to three worn strings will sound noticeably brighter until the others catch up.
Product detailSKU #1274115037351
ThomastikDominant 4/4 Size Cello Strings 4/4 G String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single Thomastik Dominant G string for 4/4 cello. For cellists replacing one worn string rather than buying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out a dull or false G mid-season
- Cellists already running Dominants who want a matched replacement
- Carrying a spare low string for orchestra work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a complete set — this is the G only
- Fractional cellos; this is 4/4 scale
- Anyone wanting a whole new sound from one string
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 full-size cello string length. A 3/4 or 1/2 instrument needs the fractional version.
Detail 03
Dominant line
Synthetic core rather than steel. Softer under the left hand and less edgy than a steel G, with slower response.
Detail 04
Lower string
The G carries body and weight in the lower register, so a tired one shows up as woolly, slow speech before the upper strings do.
Detail 05
$94 single string
Cello strings cost more than violin strings because of length and winding mass. Replacing one at a time is the usual approach.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cello strings are sold per string; a full set means four purchases
- 02Synthetic cores need several days of stretching before pitch holds
- 03Check your other strings' age so the set stays balanced
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the whole set?
No. This is the G string alone. A, D and C are sold separately.
02Can I use it on a 3/4 cello?
No. This is cut for 4/4 scale length. Use the matching fractional size.
03How long does it take to settle?
Synthetic-core cello strings stretch for several days. Retune often at first, then it stabilizes.
04Should I replace all four at once?
Not necessarily. Replacing the worn string is normal, though a mix of new and old strings sounds uneven for a while.
