D'Addario J1012 1/4M D 1/4 Cello Strings

The Student Cello D String Built for Reliable Daily Practice

The D'Addario Prelude Cello Single D String, 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension is a single replacement string engineered for student cellists playing fractional-size instruments. Designed as part of D'Addario's Prelude line — long regarded as one of the best-sounding student string families available — this D string delivers the warm, focused tone that teachers and school programs rely on. Its solid steel core construction is unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, so young players can count on stable pitch from the practice room to the recital stage. The D'Addario Prelude Cello Single D String is the right choice for student cellists who need a durable, easy-to-install replacement string that holds its tuning through daily practice.

Technical Specifications

• String: D — single replacement string for the D position
• Size: 1/4
• Tension: Medium — balanced response suitable for most 1/4 size cellos
• Core: Solid Steel — provides pitch stability and durability for student use
• Ending: Ball End — quick installation at the tailpiece
• Designed for 1/4 scale cellos

Who This String Is For

Designed for student cellists using 1/4 size instruments, this D string is well suited to school orchestra programs and private lessons where reliable, warm-sounding strings matter most. It is the educator's preferred choice for student strings, offering a balanced medium-tension feel under the bow. The solid steel core and ball-end design make installation straightforward, while the string's resistance to temperature and humidity changes keeps pitch stable for young players who move between home, school, and performance venues. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.