Detail 01
Tungsten winding
Tungsten is denser than common winding metals, so the string runs thinner at the same pitch — quicker response, tighter focus.
Product detailSKU #1274115036548
ThomastikSpirocore 4/4 Size Stark (Heavy) Gauge Cello Strings 4/4 Stark G String, Tungsten
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single tungsten-wound heavy-gauge G string for full-size cello. Priced well above a standard string; for players chasing focus and quick response down low.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing one G on a 4/4 cello without redoing the set
- Players who want a fast-speaking, focused low string
- Bowing with weight — heavy gauge holds up under pressure
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone on a tight budget; this is one string, not a set
- Fractional cellos — cut for 4/4 only
- Players wanting a warm, slow, forgiving bottom end
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
Stark (heavy) gauge
Higher tension. More resistance under the bow and more output when pushed, less forgiving at quiet dynamics.
Detail 03
G string
Second-lowest string, above the C. Its response sets how fast your low-mid notes speak.
Detail 04
$166.85 for a single string
That price buys the G alone. Re-stringing the whole cello at this level costs a multiple of it.
Detail 05
4/4 size
Cut for full-size cello string length; the winding ends land wrong on a smaller instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One G string only — A, D and C are not included
- 02Heavy gauge adds tension; have the bridge and setup checked on a lightly built cello
- 03New strings stretch — retune frequently for the first few days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a set of cello strings?
No. One G string. The A, D and C are separate purchases.
02What does the tungsten winding actually do?
Tungsten is dense, so the string can be thinner for the same pitch. That generally means faster response and a more focused low end.
03Why does one string cost this much?
Tungsten costs far more than common winding metals, and this is priced as a single string rather than a four-string set.
04Should I get stark or a lighter gauge?
Stark suits players who bow with weight and want more output. If your cello already sounds tight or slow to speak, go lighter.
