D'addario
D'Addario Prelude J813 4/4M Violin D String, Medium Tension
Model
J813 4/4M
A Prelude D string for 4/4 violin, solid steel core with nickel winding, medium tension: the third string, replaced without changing the whole set.
The D'Addario Prelude J813 4/4M is a D string for 4/4 violin: solid steel core, nickel winding, medium tension. As the violin's third string, it can be replaced alone when it wears out first.
What sets it apart
- Solid steel core, nickel winding
- Tension designed for most violinists
- Made in New York
A student string built to last
D'Addario describes Prelude as educators' choice for their students, built to last.
Specifications
| Position | D, 3rd string |
|---|---|
| Winding | Nickel |
| Core | Solid steel |
| Size | 4/4 violin |
What it's for
- Replacing a dull D on a student's violin
- Keeping a Prelude set complete after one string is damaged
Compared with other manufacturers
Core type and winding set the models apart.
| D string | Core type | Wrap metal |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario Prelude J813 | Solid steel | Nickel |
| Thomastik-Infeld Präzision No. 53 | Carbon steel | Chrome |
| Thomastik-Infeld Superflexible No. 12 | Rope core | Chrome |
| Larsen Original | Nylon | Aluminum |
Frequently asked questions
- Steel core or synthetic strings for a student?
- Steel sounds direct and holds its tuning; synthetic is richer. Both work.
- How often should violin strings be changed?
- There's no fixed schedule: a dull string or a worn winding means it's time.
- Can I replace just the D string?
- Yes, but a well-worn set is better replaced in full.
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