D'ADDARIO PRELUDE CELLO STRING SET NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Designed for 1/2 size cello with a neck length of 600 mm
- Medium Tension : ideal balance between playing comfort, projection, and tuning stability
- Pure steel core : quick response to the bow and excellent stability
- Highly appreciated in teaching for its warmth, longevity, and value for money
Manufacturer Information
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Prelude: a reliable choice within the D'Addario range
Within the D'Addario offering, Prelude stands out as a reference choice for student strings: a reliable design, intended to support learning and daily practice, while maintaining a warm and consistent tone.
For whom and for what uses?
This string set is aimed at young cellists and musicians at the beginner to intermediate level playing on a 1/2 size cello. It is particularly suitable for learning repertoire (classical, studies, school orchestra) thanks to easy setup and good tolerance to environmental variations.
Sound characteristics
Thanks to their steel core, Prelude strings offer a clear attack and a very direct bow response, while aiming for the warmest possible sound for student strings. They remain minimally affected by temperature and humidity changes, which helps maintain a stable playing feel on a daily basis.
Recommended compatible accessories
To complement your routine, you can pair these strings with a cello bow rosin, a tuner, and a microfiber cloth for maintenance (universal accessories, no size compatibility constraints).
Technical specifications
| Format | 1/2 | Category | Cello |
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | ||
| Instrument | cello | Response | excellent bow response |
| Size | 1/2 | Stability | insensitive to temperature and humidity changes |
| Compatible neck length | 600 mm | Durability | long lifespan |
| Equivalent neck length | 23 5/8 inches | Design and manufacturing | USA |
| Core | pure steel | Quality control | subjected to rigorous quality controls |
| Optimization | steel optimized to achieve the warmest possible sound on student strings | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Are these Prelude strings suitable for a 1/2 size cello?
This set is designed for a 1/2 size cello, with a fingerboard length compatible with 600 mm (23 5/8 inches). It includes the four strings required for this instrument.
What sound do the D'Addario Prelude 1/2 medium strings produce?
The pure steel core is optimized to maintain a warm tone on practice strings. The attack remains clear and the bow response is immediate.
What is the tension of this cello string set?
The medium tension provides a playing feel suited for beginner to intermediate students.
Are Prelude strings resistant to humidity changes?
Their steel construction makes them minimally sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations. This supports tuning stability and playing feel on a daily basis. A long lifespan is also indicated.
What type of tailpiece attachment is provided on these strings?
Each string has a ball end attachment, compatible with the standard setup of a 1/2 size cello.
