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product_id: 42658875
title: "Prelude Violin Single A String, 1/8 Scale, Medium Tension"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 14.85"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 4
category: "D'addario"
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# 13-inch playing length Heavy tension for max projection Sealed pouch corrosion protection Prelude Violin Single A String, 1/8 Scale, Medium Tension

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 14.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎻 Elevate your sound with the warm power of Prelude – where every note commands attention!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Prelude Violin Single A String, 1/8 Scale, Medium Tension by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** € 14.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/42658875-prelude-violin-single-a-string-1-8-scale-medium-tension)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Educator’s Top Pick:** Trusted by teachers worldwide for its blend of tone, value, and resilience—join the community of serious learners.
- • **Powerful Heavy Tension:** Engineered for greater projection and volume, making your sound stand out in any setting.
- • **Warmest Steel Core Tone:** Solid steel core delivers the richest, warmest sound in an affordable student string.
- • **Durability Meets Consistency:** Unmatched quality control and corrosion-resistant packaging guarantee long-lasting performance.
- • **Precision Fit for 4/4 Violins:** Optimized 13-inch scale length ensures perfect compatibility and playability for full-size violins.

## Overview

The D'Addario Prelude Violin Single A String (1/8 Scale, Medium Tension) features a 13-inch playing length designed for 4/4 violins, with a heavy tension solid steel core wrapped in aluminum for enhanced projection and warm tone. Packaged in innovative sealed pouches to prevent corrosion, these strings offer excellent bow response and durability, making them the preferred choice for students and educators seeking consistent, high-quality performance. Manufactured in the USA with state-of-the-art technology, Prelude strings combine affordability with professional-grade sound.

## Description

Product Description Prelude violin strings are solid steel core strings, unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, and have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an economy, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability. Works well either amplified or acoustic. The 3/4 scale strings are gauged specifically for 3/4 size violin with a playing length of 12 1/4 inches (310mm). From the Manufacturer Scaled to fit 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these heavy tension strings will allow for greater projection and volume potential. This A string is aluminum wound. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Violin Strings - The goods arrived 1 item short. They are what expected them to be. M.Jolly
Review: nice tone and long lasting - I have been using Preludes for ten years and will settle for nothing else. Cheaper strings do not have the nice sound or durability.

## Features

- Scaled to fit 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these heavy tension strings will allow for greater projection and volume potential. This A string is aluminum wound. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
- 4/4 scale violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm)
- Heavy tension
- Solid steel core optimized to create the warmest-sounding student strings available
- Educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability
- All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004RA25ZW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,169 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #102 in Violin Strings |
| Body Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | Uncoated |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 24 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954262280 |
| Included Components | 1 D'Addario Prelude Violin A 4/4 Hvy string |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Item Type Name | Violin Strings |
| Item Weight | 5 Grams |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J812 4/4H |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Model Name | J812 4/4H |
| Model Number | J812 4/4H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Viola, Violin |
| Set Name | Prelude |
| String Gauge | Heavy |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| UPC | 019954262280 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Red
- **Instrument:** Violin
- **String Gauge:** Heavy
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel

## Images

![Prelude Violin Single A String, 1/8 Scale, Medium Tension - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fiPvf2atL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Violin Strings
*by M***Y on September 11, 2023*

The goods arrived 1 item short. They are what expected them to be. M.Jolly

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice tone and long lasting
*by N***D on February 11, 2026*

I have been using Preludes for ten years and will settle for nothing else. Cheaper strings do not have the nice sound or durability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Correcta
*by B***T on October 14, 2025*

Correcto, bien de precio y suena bien, cuerda tipo medio

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Prelude Violin Single A String, 1/8 Scale, Medium Tension
- D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension – J810 1/4M - Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – 1 Set

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12*