Detail 01
4/4 size
Cut for full-size cello string length. It will be wrong on 3/4 or smaller instruments.
Product detailSKU #1274115037426
ThomastikSpirocore 4/4 Size Cello Strings 4/4 G String, Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 4/4 cello G string from Thomastik's Spirocore line, silver-wound. For players replacing one worn string or building a mixed set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cellists replacing a dead G without changing the whole set
- Players already running Spirocore lower strings
- 4/4 full-size cellos only
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one string
- Smaller-size cellos: 3/4, 1/2 and under
- Players who want a cheap spare, given the per-string price
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
G string only
Sold individually. You are buying one of the four, not a boxed set.
Detail 03
Silver winding
The silver designation identifies this specific G in the Spirocore range — order by winding, not just by pitch.
Detail 04
Spirocore line
Mixing lines across a cello is common, but tension and feel differ string to string when you do.
Detail 05
$118 for one string
Replacing all four at this level is a several-hundred-dollar job. Budget accordingly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cello is full size before ordering — 4/4 only
- 02One string only; nothing else is included
- 03Check which winding your current G is so the set stays consistent
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 G string alone. The other three strings are sold separately.
02Will this fit a 3/4 cello?
No. It is cut for 4/4 full-size cellos. A smaller instrument needs the matching smaller-size string.
03What does Silver mean here?
It identifies the winding on this particular G within the Spirocore range. Thomastik offers this string in more than one winding, so order the one you want.
04Can I mix this with strings from another line?
Yes, players do it regularly. Expect some difference in tension and feel between the mixed strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
