D'ADDARIO SINGLE STRING (A) FOR VIOLIN PRELUDE NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Designed for 1/2 size violin : suitable for instruments with a 290 mm neck length, ensuring a hassle-free fit.
- Medium Tension : ideal balance between playing comfort, stability, and projection for most students.
- Pure steel core : excellent bow response and increased stability against temperature and humidity changes.
- Aluminum winding + waterproof pouch : enhanced corrosion protection and optimized longevity.
Manufacturer Information
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Prelude: a popular "student string" benchmark
The D'Addario Prelude range has established itself as a standard in the student string world thanks to a simple and effective formula: consistent manufacturing, a warm tone for a steel string, and a lifespan designed for intensive use. This positioning makes it a very common choice in music schools and among many teachers seeking a reliable compromise between comfort, tuning stability, and maintenance cost.
Intended use and violinist profile
This single A string is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate violinists equipped with a 1/2 size violin. The Medium tension is particularly suitable for lessons, rehearsals, and daily practice, providing a reassuring feel under the fingers and a clear response to the bow. It works very well in learning repertoires (classical, method books, string orchestras) where a stable, predictable, and easy-to-control string is desired.
Sound characteristics
Thanks to its pure steel core, this A string offers a crisp attack and a quick response to the bow, useful for working on intonation, string crossings, and fundamental bow strokes. The choice of an aluminum winding contributes to a pleasant feel under the fingers and promotes a balanced output, with a tone described as warm for a steel string, while maintaining the clarity and stability expected from a student instrument.
Technical specifications
| Format | 1/2 | Category | Violine |
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | ||
| Compatible instrument | 1/2 size violin | Winding | aluminum |
| Compatible neck length | 290 mm | Behavior | insensitive to temperature and humidity changes |
| Type | single string | Packaging | individual waterproof pouch (anti-corrosion protection) |
| String | A | Manufacturing | designed and made in the USA |
| Core | pure steel | Quality control | subjected to strict quality controls |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this A string compatible with a 1/2 size violin?
This single string is designed for a 1/2 size violin, with a fingerboard length of 290 mm.
What sound does a Prelude steel A string produce?
Its pure steel core provides a clear attack and a quick bow response. The aluminum wrap contributes to a balanced tone, with a warm color for a steel string.
Is the D'Addario Prelude A 1/2 Medium suitable for a beginner?
The Medium tension is intended for beginner to intermediate violinists. It is suitable for daily practice, lessons, and learning repertoires.
Is the string end fitted with a ball-end?
The end of this A string is equipped with a ball-end fitting.
Is the Prelude string resistant to humidity?
Its design is said to be insensitive to temperature and humidity changes. Each string is packaged individually in a sealed pouch that provides corrosion protection. Manufacturing is designed and carried out in the USA, with strict quality controls.
