D'Addario J1011 3/4M A 3/4 Cello Strings

D'Addario Prelude Cello A String — Warm, Stable Tone for the 3/4 Student Cello

The D'Addario Prelude Cello Single A String is a 3/4 scale, medium tension string built specifically for student cellists and the educators who teach them. At its heart is a solid steel core that D'Addario pairs with nickel winding, a combination engineered to deliver what the brand describes as the warmest-sounding student string in its lineup. Because the core is solid steel rather than gut or synthetic fibre, the string stays unaffected by temperature and humidity swings, holding pitch and bow response through daily classroom and rehearsal use. The 3/4 size is accurately scaled to a 65 cm playing length, matching the standard smaller cello used by advancing students before they transition to a full-size instrument.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Cello (3/4 scale)
• String Name: A
• Quantity: Single string
• Tension: Medium
• Playing Scale Length: 65 cm (3/4 size)
• Core: Solid steel
• Winding: Nickel wound
• Ending: Ball end
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who This String Is For

The D'Addario Prelude Cello Single A String is the right choice for 3/4-size cello players who need a reliable, warm-sounding replacement string at an accessible price point. Teachers and school music programs frequently specify it as the go-to upgrade over factory strings, citing its quick play-in time and forgiving bow response that helps younger students develop a confident tone. The medium tension suits the majority of cellos without putting extra strain on a smaller-bodied instrument, while the nickel-on-steel construction holds up to the heavy practice schedules of advancing students. Whether replacing a single broken A string or building out a complete set, this single string delivers the same warm, stable character that has made Prelude the educator's preferred student string.