D'Addario H513 1/4M G 1/4 Cello Strings

Cello G String for 1/4 Size Instruments — Warm Tone, Stable Tuning

The D'Addario Helicore Cello Single G String in 1/4 scale, medium tension, is a precision-engineered replacement string designed for fractional-size cellos. Built around a multi-stranded high-carbon steel core, this G string delivers the warm, rich tone that Helicore strings are known for — remarkably similar to traditional gut or synthetic core strings, but with the stability of an all-metal construction. The stranded steel core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings, including tungsten/silver on the G, providing extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection across the instrument's range.

Unlike natural-core strings that react to environmental changes, the all-metal construction renders this G string impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. The result is a string with very long playing life that stays stable under all playing conditions — a real advantage for young cellists whose instruments travel between home, school, lessons, and performance spaces. Smaller string diameters contribute to the quick bow response that makes Helicore a favourite among teachers and students alike.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Cello (1/4 scale)
• String Name: G (3rd string)
• Number of Strings: 1 (single replacement)
• Core: Stranded high-carbon steel
• Winding: Tungsten/silver alloy
• Tension: Medium
• Ending: Ball end
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who This Cello G String Is For

The Helicore Cello G Single 1/4 Scale Medium Tension is the right choice for cellists playing 1/4 size instruments who need a stable, warm-sounding replacement G string with quick bow response. It suits students working through graded repertoire, school orchestra programmes, and Suzuki method students whose instruments are exposed to frequent climate changes between practice rooms and performance halls. The medium tension offers balanced bow resistance — heavy enough to support developing tone production, light enough to remain comfortable under the smaller hands of younger players.

Because it is sold as a single replacement string rather than a full set, this G string is ideal when only the third string has broken, worn out, or needs an upgrade to match an existing Helicore set already on the instrument. Pair it with the matching Helicore A, D, and C strings in 1/4 scale medium tension for a complete, tonally consistent setup. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA under D'Addario's stringent quality controls, this G string delivers the pitch stability and longevity that has made Helicore a standard in studios and classrooms worldwide.