D'ADDARIO SINGLE STRING (A) FOR VIOLIN PRELUDE NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM

Name: SINGLE STRING (A) FOR VIOLIN PRELUDE NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM
Brand: D'ADDARIO
SKU: 288064
Price: 7.50 EUR
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EAN : 0019954262075

Information

Essential Information About the D'Addario Prelude 1/2 Medium A String for Violin
• 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.

SINGLE STRING (A) FOR VIOLIN PRELUDE NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM

7,50 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

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
Tension	Medium
Type of cord attachment	Ball end

Category	Violine
Nbr of strings	1

Compatible instrument	1/2 size violin
Compatible neck length	290 mm

Type	single string
String	A
Core	pure steel
Winding	aluminum

Behavior	insensitive to temperature and humidity changes
Packaging	individual waterproof pouch (anti-corrosion protection)
Manufacturing	designed and made in the USA
Quality control	subjected to strict quality controls

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.