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D’Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension – Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch to Prevent Corrosion, 1 Set

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Size: 4/4 Scale


Style: Medium Tension


Features

  • EDUCATORS CHOICE Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, DAddarios Prelude violin strings are the educators preferred choice for student strings. Due to their unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability, they are 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 With its solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the strings wear well and can stand up to a student players usage.
  • FOR 4/4 SCALE VIOLIN Scaled to fit a 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players.
  • MADE IN THE USA DAddario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting strings. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.

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Size:4/4 Scale | Style:Medium Tension Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, D’Addario’s Prelude violin strings are the educator’s preferred choice for student strings. Due to their unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability, they are ideal for the brand-new violinist picking up a bow for the first time, and the more experienced student in the high school string orchestra. Available in both full and fractional sizes, the Prelude line has an option for any age student. The strings have clear markings to teach students how to string their instrument and are easy to put on and tune. D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting strings. With its solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the strings wear well and can stand up to a student player’s usage. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. Scaled to fit a 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. Since 1905, D’Addario has been providing artists and players with the tools they need to perform their magic. As musicians ourselves, we have the unique ability to engineer products that inspire other musicians. The D’Addario family’s vision, creativity, passion and tradition have made us the world’s largest musical instrument string manufacturer. We put our family’s heart, soul and love for making music into every string and instrument accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.


Item Weight: 0.48 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.5 x 4.4 inches


Item model number: J810 4/4M


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 16, 2004


String Gauge: Medium


String Material: Silk & Steel


Number of Strings: 4


Material Type: Steel


Size: 4/4 Scale


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    • Improvement over the strings that came with the violin
Size: 4/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String Set
I finally got around to replacing the strings that came with my (cheap) violin with these. And they are definitely an improvement. My playing still sucks (I'm a semi-beginner -- played as a kid but am taking it up again and I'm practically starting from scratch), but I can tell the sound is better with these. Should have changed the strings to these right away, but it just felt like such a waste to throw out the original strings when they were brand-new... :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019 by W. Dunlap
    • E string gets corrosion in package
Size: 4/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020 by nv
    • Bright and clear
Size: 4/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String 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) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021 by Autumn Willow
    • They sound great. Just be sure that you get the small ...
Size: 4/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String Set
when i had to replace my string on my violin i got from here i got these. They sound great. Just be sure that you get the small piece of rubber at the end of the strings moved to the center of your bridge to help protect the strings. You have to look close to see them. Just slide them to the center of the bridge. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015 by Thomas P Griffith
    • Heaven to a Beginner's Ears
Size: 3/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String Set
Oh my, what a difference! I had a cheap set of $3.99 strings from eBay, and the A string really bothered me, it just didn't sound right, and I am a beginner violinist. These strings are heaven to my ears now, and I will be playing this brand until I reach virtuoso status (ok, at least until I'm good enough for even better strings). Get these, you won't regret it (ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE USING STOCK MENDINI/CECILIO) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017 by Jono G.
    • Awesome buy for non-professionals
Size: 4/4 Scale Style: Medium Tension Pattern Name: String Set
This is my first set of violin strings that I purchased and I wasn't exactly sure what to look for. I read reviews after reviews on what to look for in violin strings and these seemed to be a great buy for the price. I wasn't proved wrong. The strings seemed very high quality and had clear markings on which string was which. Because I never knew how to string an instrument, it came in handy to know exactly which string was which. After playing a few months with these strings, it is clear that it was a great purchase! They still sound crisp and true to sound, way more than the original strings did. The package came on time and I will definitely be purchasing all of my replacement strings from here ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018 by Katelynn Post

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