Prelude Violin A String - Steel Core Medium Tension - J812-4/4M
Violin A String – Prelude Steel Core Medium Tension – J812-4/4M
This D'Addario Prelude A string pairs a solid steel core with an aluminum winding, giving it a warmer tone than most steel-core strings manage. Balanced medium tension makes for comfortable bow response and a feel that doesn't fight a developing player.
It's a long-time favorite with music educators for good reason: reliable pitch stability, strong resistance to temperature and humidity swings, and a price that makes restringing a full-size violin an easy call rather than a big expense.
Key Features
Solid Steel Core
A durable core built for long-term pitch stability and resilience.
Aluminum Winding
Gives this steel-core string a noticeably warmer sound than expected.
Ball-End Construction
Fits fine tuners on the tailpiece for straightforward installation.
Balanced Medium Tension
Facilitates comfortable bow response without feeling stiff or loose.
Resists Temperature & Humidity Changes
Holds tuning stability better than many strings through seasonal swings.
4/4 Full Size
Sized for a standard full-size violin.
How to Change Your A String
- Loosen the old string at the peg or fine tuner and remove it from the tailpiece.
- Hook the ball end of the new string into the fine tuner or tailpiece.
- Guide the string over the bridge and up through the correct peg hole.
- Wind the string onto the peg, keeping the coils neat, and bring it up to pitch gradually.
Care Tip: Bring a new string up to pitch gradually over a day or two rather than tuning it all the way up at once, which gives it time to settle and helps it hold tuning better.