D'ADDARIO SINGLE STRING (E) FOR VIOLIN PRELUDE NECK 1/2 TENSION MEDIUM
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Single E string specially designed for 1/2 size violin (neck length 290 mm ).
- Medium Tension : an ideal balance between playability, stability, and projection for most students.
- High carbon steel plated with tin : clear response to the bow and excellent tuning stability.
- Individual waterproof pouch : enhanced protection against oxidation and corrosion.
Manufacturer Information
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Prelude: A Benchmark for Study
The D'Addario Prelude series has established itself as a classic among student strings thanks to consistent manufacturing and daily reliability. Designed to meet educational demands, they prioritize stability, durability, and a warm sound, while remaining affordable. Made in the USA, they benefit from the brand's strict quality controls.
Who and In What Playing Contexts?
This E string is ideal for beginner to intermediate violinists playing on a 1/2 size violin, whether at music school, conservatory, or home. Its medium tension and predictable behavior are perfectly suited for working on intonation, attack, and bow consistency, whether in classical repertoire, film music, or pedagogical pieces.
Sound Quality
Thanks to its steel core, this E string offers a fast and stable response, minimally affected by changes in temperature and humidity. The tin plating contributes to a smoother feel under the fingers and promotes a warmer tone for a steel string, with a clear attack and projection suited for study playing. The result: a warm and reliable sound, highly appreciated in educational settings.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the instrument's dimensions and balance, be sure to pair this E string with a 1/2 size violin string set (same size and tension) if replacing multiple strings. For maintenance, a rosin suitable for your bow and a soft cloth after playing will help preserve the string and limit oxidation.
Technical specifications
| Format | 1/2 |
| Tension | Medium |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Violine |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Instrument | 1/2 size violin |
| Compatible neck length | 290 mm |
| Product | single string |
| String | E |
| Core | pure steel |
| Material | high carbon steel plated with tin |
| Design | steel core optimized to achieve the warmest possible sound on student strings |
| Stability | minimally sensitive to temperature and humidity changes |
| Response | excellent bow response |
| Packaging | individual waterproof anti-corrosion pouch |
| Manufacturing | USA |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this E string compatible with a 1/2 size violin?
This string is designed for a 1/2 size violin with a compatible fingerboard length of 290 mm. It is recommended to use strings of the same size when performing a complete set replacement.
What is the tension of this Prelude E string?
The medium tension provides predictable behavior, suitable for working on intonation and bowing consistency.
Is the 1/2 size violin E string ball-end or loop-end?
The string features a ball-end attachment. Therefore, the fine tuner or tailpiece must accommodate this type of fitting.
What sound does the tin plating bring to this E string?
The pure steel core delivers a clear attack and quick response to the bow. The tin plating provides a softer feel under the fingers. This design aims for a warm tone suitable for a student string.
Does the D'Addario Prelude D string resist humidity changes?
Its high carbon steel construction is minimally affected by temperature and humidity variations. The string is supplied in an individual sealed, corrosion-resistant pouch.
