D'Addario J814 1/4M G Violin Strings

Reliable G String for 1/4-Scale Student Violins

This replacement G string is engineered for 1/4-size violins and uses the same solid steel core construction found across the entire Prelude line. Nickel winding over the steel core produces a warm, rounded tone well suited to young players still developing their ear. Because the core is solid steel rather than synthetic, the string stays in tune through shifts in humidity and temperature that often affect school practice rooms and recital halls. The medium tension strikes a balance between bow response and finger comfort, making it easier for developing players to control without sacrificing volume. Packaged in a sealed pouch that shields the string from corrosion before installation, it arrives ready to mount on any standard 1/4-scale violin tailpiece.

Technical Specifications

• String Designation: Single G string
• Instrument: Violin, 1/4 scale
• Playing Length: 216 mm (8 1/2")
• Core: Solid steel core
• Winding: Nickel wound
• Tension: Medium
• Ending: Ball end with solid blue silking
• SKU: J814 1/4M
• Made In: USA (New York production facility)

Who This String Is For

The D'Addario Prelude Violin Single G String, 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension is the right choice for students, teachers, and parents who need a dependable replacement G string for a 1/4-size violin. It works particularly well in school rental fleets and Suzuki-style programs where instruments move between players and climates, since the solid steel core resists the tuning instability that affects synthetic-core strings in variable conditions. The medium tension suits beginners who are building left-hand strength but still want a string that responds cleanly under a lighter bow. Educators appreciate that this G string matches the rest of the Prelude set in tone and feel, so a single replacement integrates seamlessly without rebalancing the instrument. For anyone seeking a warm-sounding, long-lasting student string made in the USA, it delivers the same educator-trusted quality that has made Prelude the world's best-selling steel-core orchestral line.