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product_id: 52846284
title: "D’Addario J1010 Prelude Cello String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension (1 Set) –Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical, Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch Prevents Corrosion"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "£82.29"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
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region: United Kingdom
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# 4/4 full-size cello strings Warm, rich tone for student players Solid steel core for durability D’Addario J1010 Prelude Cello String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension (1 Set) –Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical, Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch Prevents Corrosion

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** £82.29
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your cello game with the educator’s top pick for warm, durable strings!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D’Addario J1010 Prelude Cello String Set, 4/4 Scale Medium Tension (1 Set) –Solid Steel Core, Warm Tone, Economical, Durable – Educator’s Choice for Student Strings – Sealed Pouch Prevents Corrosion by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** £82.29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52846284-d-addario-j1010-prelude-cello-string-set-4-4-scale)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Warmth That Inspires:** Unique alloy blend delivers the warmest, richest tone preferred by educators and students alike.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Designed for comfort and ease, making it ideal for beginners and classroom settings.
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Packaging:** Sealed pouch keeps strings fresh and protected, ensuring peak performance every time.
- • **Built to Last, Play to Impress:** Solid steel core engineered for exceptional longevity and pitch stability under medium tension.
- • **Perfect Fit for Full-Size Cellos:** Optimized 27.5-inch length for seamless installation on 4/4 scale instruments.

## Overview

The D’Addario J1010 Prelude Cello String Set is a 4/4 scale medium tension string set featuring a solid steel core for durability and pitch stability. Engineered in the USA, these strings deliver a warm, rich tone favored by educators and students. Packaged in a sealed pouch to prevent corrosion, they offer an economical yet high-quality solution for beginner and intermediate cellists seeking reliable performance and comfort.

## Description

From the manufacturer Welcome to your First Act. Prelude is the educator's #1 string brand. It features the best tone available in an affordable entry-level string set. It installs easily and stays in tune, from the classroom to the lesson room. Due to its unique design, Prelude is exceptionally comfortable to play, even for beginners. aplus content video D'Addario Orchestral Strings Prelude Ascente Helicore Zyex Kaplan Resilient to the Core. A solid steel core contains a pitch-stable alloy for durability and resilience, providing the greatest amount of longevity of all the string cores. GET REWARDED PLAYING D'ADDARIO JUST GOT MORE REWARDING! Join Players Circle and get rewarded with free stuff and other perks just for playing D’Addario. REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS REGISTER YOUR PLAYERS CIRCLE CODE Register the Players Circle code printed inside your package to start earning points. REDEEM YOUR POINTS REDEEM FOR GEAR, MERCHANDISE & SWAG Watch your points add up and redeem them for all things D'Addario. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS ACCESS TO BETA TESTING & EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONS Players Circle members get first dibs on testing new products, before anyone even knows they exist.

Review: Classic string set - Lovely rich sound with these strings - my cello teacher is also very impressed.
Review: Possibly the best cheaper - end cello strings? - i've fitted student's instruments with D'Addario Prelude strings for many years. They are stable, last well and have a clear tone, with some power yet not harsh. I have even once or twice put them on my own instruments when I have needed a spare at short notice. Although budget priced they compare well tonally with other much more expensive strings for violin, viola and cello, though they are of course thinner. If you play the cello and need some affordable strings - try them !

## Features

- 4/4 size cello with a playing length of 27 1/2 inches (700mm)
- Medium tension
- Solid steel core optimized to create the warmest-sounding student strings available
- Educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability
- All d'addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the usa to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EENLZI |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,901 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Cello Strings |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | uncoated |
| Coating description | uncoated |
| Colour | Nylon |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,013 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Nickel Coated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954172053 |
| Included Components | Four cello strings (E, A, D, G) |
| Instrument | Cello |
| Item Type Name | D'Addario Prelude 4/4 Scale Medium Tension Cello String Set |
| Item Weight | 40 Grams |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario Ltd |
| Manufacturer Part Number | J1010 4/4M |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Model Name | Prelude |
| Model Number | J1010 4/4M |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | cellophane |
| Set Name | Complete Cello String Set |
| Sound Profile | Warm |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| String gauge | Medium |
| String material type | Nylon |
| UPC | 019954172053 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Nylon
- **Instrument:** Cello
- **String gauge:** Medium
- **String material type:** Nylon

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it hard to get a loud sound out of these strings?**
A: I got these for my son as per his music teachers instructions and they seem to be loud,  the teacher seems very happy with them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic string set
*by F***A on 16 April 2025*

Lovely rich sound with these strings - my cello teacher is also very impressed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Possibly the best cheaper - end cello strings?
*by D***Y on 30 May 2013*

i've fitted student's instruments with D'Addario Prelude strings for many years. They are stable, last well and have a clear tone, with some power yet not harsh. I have even once or twice put them on my own instruments when I have needed a spare at short notice. Although budget priced they compare well tonally with other much more expensive strings for violin, viola and cello, though they are of course thinner. If you play the cello and need some affordable strings - try them !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings and good value
*by A***B on 26 January 2022*

Genuine D Addario strings, identical to the ones used on my Yamaha svc 50. They are very good value and I think one would have to spend a lot more for better sound.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-29*