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- #1,345 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #1 in Cello Strings
Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, D’Addario’s Prelude cello 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 cellist picking up a bow for the first time, and the more experienced student in the high school string orchestra. 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 cello with a playing length of 27-1/2 inches (700mm), 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.
Leshi
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
I love these strings! The price is out of my range but I knew I had to invest... I don't regret it! I love the warm tone the strings produce and I had no problems installing them.
Irate Badger With a Hoe
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
They work. When the instruments do anyhow.
Jessica Lauer
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
Bought as replacement strings for my sons 4/4 cello and we’ve had them on for about a month and they are working really well.
Marco Failla
Reviewed in Italy on June 14, 2024
Ottime. Acquistato il set seguendo il consiglio di mio figlio giovane violinista. La mia insegnante di violoncello è rimasta stupita dalla qualità e dal prezzoArriva con due corde del La e sono ovviamente disponibili i singoli ricambi
DE
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
Actually used this for a low B-flat on a 7-string electric violin. Works pretty well!
Belgin
Reviewed in Turkey on October 29, 2024
Merhaba teller bayat maalesef çok uzun zamandır bekleyen paketlerde görülen bir sorun. Bu durumda iade yapılabilir mi. Bu kadar rafta beklememiz bir ürünle değişim yapabilirim. Tabiki set celloya taktım anlayabilmek için
たか
Reviewed in Japan on January 4, 2024
チェロを始めたばかりで、サブ楽器のサイレントチェロに使ってます。A線を切ってしまったり、左手の抑えに不慣れだったりするのですが、弦が柔らかく、比較的安価で使い勝手が良かったです。
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
I was very surprised how well these tuned up especially after tuning the cheap strings that came on my budget cello. It took like 3 days for those things to stretch and settle in, but these held their pitch nearly spot on from the first tuning. That was awesome. I can tell they have a warmer sound than the tinny strings I replaced them with (even with my new-to-cello ears.) A reasonably priced upgrade that's totally worth it, and I love they're made in the USA.
holyfire
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
Well, cello strings are not cheap. But I tried saving money and bought some cheap ones online and two of them broke in less than a month. I have tried these Preludes now on a 4/4 and a 3/4 cello and two electric cellos. For the money they are hard to beat. There may be better strings out there that cost more, but I am thinking now that buying anything less than these is false value. I am a beginner cellist but am currently really liking these for the price. I currently have some helicore strings on the 4/4 and those do sound slightly better. If you are on a budget and just beginning cello I don't see how you could go wrong with these.
Hugo Urias Magallanes
Reviewed in Mexico on October 5, 2022
Excelente producto, llego pronto y ya lo estoy usando. Prácticamente un día sin cuerda, porque me llego pronto a casa.
Flower0813
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
I recently bought an inexpensive Cecilio Cello on Amazon because I'm 50 and thought I'd relive my tween years of cello playing without breaking the bank. It's a slow process but I KNEW the sound could be better than the scratching sounds I was getting from the CHEAPEST STRINGS ON THIS PLANET THAT CAME with the cello. Purchased these Prelude Strings based on positive reviews. Wow!! What a difference. Now granted, I do realize that these are not the top of the line strings (those are very expensive- almost more than what I paid for the cello!!!) but by simply changing out the strings, my cello sounds well, like a Cello should sound. The strings are thinner than the original set and therefore easier to press and find the note more easily. It's a win in my book.(Note: I encountered a problem with my C string when replacing the older string and the company was VERY understanding and worked in resolving the issue very promptly and professionally. A+ Customer Service!)If you are a student or a celloist looking to replace strings without selling your blood, this is a great set!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
Replaced the factory strings with them and it is a difference like day and night. Their sound is nice and warm. Be careful though if you never replaced strings before (like me) and tune the strings slowly. I was to hasty and snapped the A string. I reordered the A and now the Cello sounds very nice.
Daisy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2013
i've fitted student's instruments with D'Addario Prelude strings for many years. They are stable, last well and have a clear tone, with some power yet not harsh. I have even once or twice put them on my own instruments when I have needed a spare at short notice. Although budget priced they compare well tonally with other much more expensive strings for violin, viola and cello, though they are of course thinner. If you play the cello and need some affordable strings - try them !
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