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Oct 26 – Oct 27
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
Features
- EDUCATORS CHOICE Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, our violin strings are a unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability making them ideal for both new and experienced student violinists.
- SOLID STEEL CORE Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core for maximum durability and warmest sound. Available in both full and fractional sizes, the Prelude line has an option for any age student.
- MADE TO LAST Solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion and are unaffected by temperature and humidity changes.
- WARM TONE: Prelude violin strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design, making it the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.
- MADE IN THE USA All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
Description
Prelude strings are the educator’s preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response.
Brand: D'Addario
String Gauge: Medium
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
Instrument: Violin
String Material Type: Silk & Steel
Brand Name: D'Addario
Instrument: Violin
Number of Items: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 16
UPC: 019954162016
Item Highlight: Prelude violin strings provide warm tone, excellent bow response, durability and stable tuning for students.
Unit Count: 1 Count
Included Components: Four violin strings (E, A, D, G)
Item Type Name: Orchestral Strings
Item Weight: 18 g
Manufacturer: D'Addario &Co. Inc
Model Name: Prelude
Model Number: J810 4/4M
Manufacturer Part Number: J810 4/4M
Set Name: Full Set
Warranty Description: Replaced if defective.
String Material Type: Silk & Steel
Coating Description: Uncoated
Body Material Type: Steel
Material Type: Alloy Steel
String Gauge: Medium
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
Finish Type: Uncoated
Sound Profile: Warm
Recommended Uses For Product: Violin
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
Do these sound like the best strings ever? No. Can you tell that they sound a little less resonant? Yes. Are they easy to play and tune? Yes. Is the tone brighter or more dark and mellow? Brighter. Like the "typical" violin sound you might think of it your head. Did they work for what I needed them to? Yes. In the end, these worked as cheap and quickly available replacement strings and so I'm satisfied with them. The strings came together in one package (rather than one string per envelope). They were individually coiled up into a ring shape and came with a clear legend on the package telling you which color was which string. My usual preference is for gut strings. However, those cost 10x as much as these and I am not playing regularly at the moment, which makes buying them a big waste of money right now. With that in mind, I'm perfectly happy with these preludes for the time being.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2026 by D.
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
See below for my background, but I'm putting the important points up top: these strings have really good projection and very bright, clear tone with easy action. Suggested use cases: Beginners, bluegrass, folk, country, and they'll probably sound good on an electric violin (Only have the one set, so I can't test them on my e-fiddle!). They'll be fine in a student or community orchestra as well. Just make sure you're in tune. They're extremely easy to put on provided your violin has a ball end chin rest. Most student violins, especially those with a Whitmer tailgut will be of the ball end variety. Bottom line: excellent value for money, very clear tone, the open strings really 'ring' out beautifully. I've been playing fiddle for about six or seven months now, but I've been a musician literally all my life. I received a used instrument that had, at the time, year old Dominant strings on it that I purchased these to replace. It's taken me this long to actually do the deed because I was frankly uneasy about changing the strings. I had a Chinese VSO (violin-shaped object) before this that literally fell apart when I tried to take one string off, but as long as you have a good quality instrument and only change one string at a time, you'll be fine(mine was a VSO from, like, 1995, literally made of plywood with the sound post glued in place!) The difference between these and Dominant strings, besides the price (Dominants retailing at about $50) is mostly in the tone coloration. These strings are very clear and bright, which some people might describe as "nasally" or "thin". If you have a violin that's already very muddy and dark sounding (the opposite direction from bright/clear) you'll get a good balance from these. But even if you don't, chances are you'll be fine with these strings. If they do sound too shrill for you, you might be able to have your luthier make adjustments to your violin. If you don't have a luthier, get a luthier. Buy them a round or two, or bake them some brownies, whatever you have to do to get into their good graces. You'll thank me when your violin comes unglued (No, really. This is a thing that happens, and it's an easy fix for a qualified luthier/technician)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021 by Dani Jo
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
Good quality strings, easy to install and they hold tuning well. Sound is stable and consistent. Great choice for practice and students.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026 by Vedmini
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
I'm a violin teacher in the Caribbean, and have used these strings a lot for my students. I like the sound of these strings, and the price is right, so I buy a lot of them in The USA and bring them over. I am in a location where the weather is humid and warm, and I am close to the ocean. Several times (maybe 10 out of 30 sets that I've purchased of various sizes) I have found corrosion on the E strings in packages that had never been opened, rendering the E strings almost unusable. They are still ok for an emergency, but there are small areas of about 1/8" throughout the length of the string that appear to be rusted and feel rough. because of the problem I've had with so many E strings, I will be trying other strings to see if I have the same problem, even though for the price Prelude strings are fantastic. I will just add that I had been storing some of the strings for over a year, and it may not be an issue for you at all depending what kind of climate you're in and how long you need to store the strings. The strings are color coded and packaged all together in one plastic bag that you have to cut open, within a cardboard envelop, so you can't inspect the strings unless you unpack them from their packaging. If I come across another rusty string I'll add a photo.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020 by nv
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
These are great value strings which will automatically make your imported violin sound better. I bought a violin from China that was handmade. It is gorgeous, but the stock strings are terrible. I replaced them with these Prelude strings and the sound upgraded immediately. They also help hold the instrument in tune better than cheap, factory strings. They also tune up more easily than cheap strings and won't break as easily.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026 by DJK
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Single E String (1)
As a parent of a cello student, I wanted to find strings that offer great sound quality, durability, and value. The D’Addario Prelude Cello String Set (4/4 scale, medium tension) is perfect for beginners and intermediate players alike. The solid steel core ensures tuning stability and a smooth playing experience, while the warm tone these strings produce helps students develop a rich, full sound without harshness. The medium tension strikes a great balance between ease of play and tonal quality. I also appreciate that they come in a sealed pouch to prevent corrosion, which keeps the strings fresh and extends their lifespan. These strings handle frequent practice sessions well and are very economical for families and educators. If you’re looking for reliable, student-friendly cello strings that won’t compromise on sound, D’Addario Prelude is an excellent choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025 by papa
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
After experimenting with a few different string sets (Dominant, Helicore, Zyex, and Prim), I decided I like the steel core Prims best. When I went to buy Prims again (after a 15 year break from playing fiddle) I saw they were no longer the affordable strings they used to be, so when I looked for a similar alternative, I came across the Preludes. Not only are they really inexpensive, but they sound great, and last. I’ll probably only use these from here out
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by David S. Dwyer
Style: Medium Tension
Size: 4/4 Scale
Color: Full Set (1 Set)
These are good quality strings. It had been some time since I like changed my strings (meaning never) and my orchestra teacher was so happy to see me walk in with new strings. I had no problems playing with them.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026 by Amazon Customer