D'addario
D'Addario Prelude J812 4/4M Violin A String, Medium Tension
Model
J812 4/4M
A Prelude A string for 4/4 violin: solid steel core, aluminum winding, medium tension. The second string, sold without the rest of the set.
The D'Addario Prelude J812 4/4M is an A string for 4/4 violin at medium tension: a solid steel core under an aluminum winding, the only one in the Prelude set.
What sets it apart
- Solid steel core, aluminum winding
- Second-highest tension in the set, after the E
- Sealed anti-corrosion pouch
A spare string that stays protected
In its sealed pouch, a spare A stays intact in the case until the day it's needed.
Specifications
| String | A, 2nd string |
|---|---|
| Winding | Aluminum |
| Core | Solid steel |
| Size and tension | 4/4 violin, medium tension |
What it's for
- Replacing an A whose winding has tarnished or come loose
- Completing a Prelude set after the second string gave out
Compared with other manufacturers
The winding metal changes from one maker to the next.
| A string | Core | Winding |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario Prelude J812 | Solid steel | Aluminum |
| Thomastik-Infeld Präzision No. 51 | Carbon steel | Chrome |
| Thomastik-Infeld Superflexible No. 10 | Rope core | Chrome |
| Larsen Original | Nylon | Aluminum |
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the A string often the most fragile?
- It has to stay light, so it's wound in aluminum, a soft metal, in very thin layers.
- Does sweat damage an aluminum-wound string?
- Yes, aluminum reacts to perspiration; the winding can tarnish or unravel sooner.
- Can you mix string brands on a violin?
- Yes, many violinists build their set one string at a time.
Avis clients
Is your new A string holding up? Let us know after a few weeks of practice.
Aucun avis pour le moment. Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience après votre achat.