Description
The D’Addario Prelude Cello Strings offer a clear sound and excellent bowing response. Their long life and affordable price make them a good choice for learning.
Sound colour
Clear
Projection
Medium
Responsiveness
Very bright
Characteristics of the D’Addario Prelude for Cello
D’Addario Prelude cello strings have a pure steel coreand are therefore unaffected by atmospheric changes. They are available in a low price range and have an excellent response under the bow. That’s why they are often recommended to beginners by teachers.
String sets are available in medium tension from size 4/4 to 1/8. It is also possible to order the strings individually for all sizes.
The pros of the D’addario Prelude for Cello
- They provide a clear sound and an excellent response to the bow.
- Their price and durability make them a good choice for learning the cello.
- Due to their design, they are insensitive to variations in humidity or temperature.
String | Core | Winding or plating | Tension (kg) (M) |
A |
Steel | Nickel wound | 16,3 |
D |
Steel | Nickel wound | 13,6 |
G |
Steel | Nickel wound | 13,1 |
C |
Steel | Nickel wound | 12,7 |
The tension in this table is expressed for a vibrating length of 700mm.
Luthier’s opinion on the D’Addario Prelude for cello
The Prelude is a beginner’s string set that is easy to play and easy to learn because of its durability and precise sound. They are also an economical choice due to their affordable price. It is thanks to their pure steel core and the nickel wound used for their winding that they have such a long life.
Although available in sizes from whole (4/4) to eighth (1/8), which is quite rare, they are only available in medium tension. On the other hand, this is not really a problem since it is the most likely choice for a beginner’s instrument, whether it is modern or antique.
I recommend them to young and beginner musicians who have a limited budget but would like to enjoy a reliable product that will accompany them for a long time in the learning of their instrument.
More details
- The strings are packed in closed bags to prevent any type of corrosion
- All D’Addario strings are designed and manufactured in the USA.
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