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D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension – J810 4/4M - Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical and Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – 1 Set
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Brand | D'Addario |
String Gauge | Medium |
Color | 4/4 Scale |
Instrument | Violin |
String Material Type | Silk & Steel |
About this item
- EDUCATOR’S CHOICE – Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, our violin strings are a unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability making them ideal for both new and experienced student violinists.
- SOLID STEEL CORE – Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core for maximum durability and warmest sound. Available in both full and fractional sizes, the Prelude line has an option for any age student.
- MADE TO LAST – Solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion and are unaffected by temperature and humidity changes.
- WARM TONE: Prelude violin strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design, making it the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.
- MADE IN THE USA – All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.635 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 0.5 x 4.4 inches |
ASIN | B0002Y6BJI |
Item model number | J810 4/4M |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #169 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Violin Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
Body Material | Steel |
Color Name | 4/4 Scale |
String Gauge | Medium |
String Material | Silk & Steel |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Size | Full Set |
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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.
From the manufacturer
Welcome to your First Act.
Prelude is the educator's #1 string brand. It features the best tone available in an affordable entry-level string set. It installs easily and stays in tune, from the classroom to the lesson room. Due to its unique design, Prelude is exceptionally comfortable to play, even for beginners.
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Tone
| Focused | Balanced | Focused | Balanced | Rich |
Projection
| High | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Bow Response
| Balanced | Balanced | Fast | Balanced | Balanced |
Flexibility
| Firm | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Firm |
Core
| Solid Steel | Synthetic | Stranded Steel | Synthetic | Synthetic |
Solid Steel Core
Resilient to the Core.
A solid steel core contains a pitch-stable alloy for durability and resilience, providing the greatest amount of longevity of all the string cores.
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For beginners | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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instrument | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin | Violin |
string material | Silk & Steel | — | Alloy Steel | — | — | Silk & Steel |
string gauge | Medium | Light | — | Medium | — | Medium |
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Customers like the versatility, quality and appearance of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they're perfect for a student violin, stay in tune and that the appearance is pretty nice. Customers are also impresseded with the sound quality, value, and ease of installation.
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Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are good, high quality strings with clear markings. Some customers also mention that the strings came in perfect condition and are suitable for beginners. Some say the G string is great, while others say the D string tends to wolf. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the strings.
"...: excellent value for money, very clear tone, the open strings really 'ring' out beautifully...." Read more
"...These strings are good. Bright, crisp sound. They are on-par with their guitar strings, so I won't hesitate to order these again." Read more
"...Long lasting and good sounds." Read more
"...Not staying tuned literally right after tuning them. Not good strings." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. Some say that it has a bright, crisp sound, while others say that the G, D, and A strings sound good. They also appreciate the clear tone, resonant G, and polished tone. Overall, most are happy with the sound performance of the strings.
"...Bottom line: excellent value for money, very clear tone, the open strings really 'ring' out beautifully...." Read more
"...These strings are good. Bright, crisp sound. They are on-par with their guitar strings, so I won't hesitate to order these again." Read more
"...Long lasting and good sounds." Read more
"...They sound amazing, perfect for intermediate playing. Its a great basic string." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument strings excellent value for money. They say the strings are good quality for the price, and are good for beginners. Customers also mention that the strings is very cheap compared to professional strings.
"...Bottom line: excellent value for money, very clear tone, the open strings really 'ring' out beautifully...." Read more
"...It is definitely more reasonable of a price and not bad for what you pay for...." Read more
"I'm just a beginner but they seem perfect for me and the price is right." Read more
"...I like the sound of these strings, and the price is right, so I buy a lot of them in The USA and bring them over...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they're extremely easy to put on provided your violin has a ball end chin rest, they've been clearly coded, and packaged nicely. Some say that the strings are easy to restring, and that they are easy play on. Overall, most are happy with the ease and convenience of installation.
"...Just make sure you're in tune. They're extremely easy to put on provided your violin has a ball end chin rest...." Read more
"These steel strings went on easily and stay in place...." Read more
"String came in perfect condition, looks just as the photo. Very easy to install and very durable. Affordable and great quality!" Read more
"...tuned, the changes in weather does not affect them and they are easy to play on... bow glided beautiful and holding down a note does take as much..." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument string easy to play. They say it's perfect for students and beginners. Some say the strings make a great starter pack and are great for young talented players. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and sound of the strings.
"...They sound amazing, perfect for intermediate playing. Its a great basic string." Read more
"...are of good quality for the price and they are good for beginner/intermediate violin players. The delivery service is terrific...." Read more
"...I would suggest these as a good option for beginners, someone on a budget, or simply as some backup strings to keep in your case...." Read more
"...Good set for beginners ngl." Read more
Customers like the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They say that they sound good, stay in tune, and are easy to tune. Some mention that the strings stay in tuned once broken in and that they respond well to changing the tone setting and using effects.
"...The rarely need to be tuned, the changes in weather does not affect them and they are easy to play on... bow glided beautiful and holding down a..." Read more
"...instantly warmer, the G more resonant and clear, and the strings stay tuned once settled, a mere 24 hours after initially re-stringing...." Read more
"...Noticeably better then the E it replaced. Other strings are easier to play and sound less like a harmonica than they did when I had the stock..." Read more
"...nice right after tuning, however, they don't want to stretch and come out of tune in less than 10 min most of the time...." Read more
Customers generally like the appearance of the musical instrument string. They say it looks good, is cool, and is easy to admire. Some customers also mention that the quality is awesome and the sound is sweeter and more mellow.
"I recommend these strings, they are wonderful, strong and distinctive." Read more
"...Very hesitant to buy. But I have to say, after a month using them, the area great...." Read more
"These are nice, cheap steel strings suitable for a beginner student...." Read more
"...These have a much sweeter and more mellow sound to my violin, no more scratchy E or flat sounding G. If these aren't the right sound for you try a..." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument strings versatile. They say they're great for students' instruments, practice instruments, and violins. Some say the strings can be easily used for an orchestra. They're also great for backup and replacement strings.
"My grandson has taken up violin. These strings seem like a good choice for his instrument. I will purchase these again." Read more
"...a mellow, smooth tone, definitely not for country but can easily be used for orchestra, in my guitarist opinion of course...." Read more
"It’s perfect for violins, but they only have a set of strings (E, A, D, G). I would recommend, although they’re tricky to install for beginners." Read more
"They are perfect for my violin and they are pretty inexpensive for the product but they work amazing" Read more
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Suggested use cases: Beginners, bluegrass, folk, country, and they'll probably sound good on an electric violin (Only have the one set, so I can't test them on my e-fiddle!). They'll be fine in a student or community orchestra as well. Just make sure you're in tune. They're extremely easy to put on provided your violin has a ball end chin rest. Most student violins, especially those with a Whitmer tailgut will be of the ball end variety.
Bottom line: excellent value for money, very clear tone, the open strings really 'ring' out beautifully.
I've been playing fiddle for about six or seven months now, but I've been a musician literally all my life. I received a used instrument that had, at the time, year old Dominant strings on it that I purchased these to replace. It's taken me this long to actually do the deed because I was frankly uneasy about changing the strings. I had a Chinese VSO (violin-shaped object) before this that literally fell apart when I tried to take one string off, but as long as you have a good quality instrument and only change one string at a time, you'll be fine(mine was a VSO from, like, 1995, literally made of plywood with the sound post glued in place!)
The difference between these and Dominant strings, besides the price (Dominants retailing at about $50) is mostly in the tone coloration. These strings are very clear and bright, which some people might describe as "nasally" or "thin". If you have a violin that's already very muddy and dark sounding (the opposite direction from bright/clear) you'll get a good balance from these. But even if you don't, chances are you'll be fine with these strings. If they do sound too shrill for you, you might be able to have your luthier make adjustments to your violin.
If you don't have a luthier, get a luthier. Buy them a round or two, or bake them some brownies, whatever you have to do to get into their good graces. You'll thank me when your violin comes unglued (No, really. This is a thing that happens, and it's an easy fix for a qualified luthier/technician)