D'Addario H513 1/2M G 1/2 Cello Strings

D'Addario Helicore Cello Single G String — 1/2 Scale, Medium Tension

The D'Addario Helicore Cello Single G String in 1/2 scale, medium tension, is engineered for fractional-size cellos used by advancing students and rental programs. Its stranded steel core and exotic alloy windings produce a warm, rich sound remarkably similar to traditional gut or synthetic core strings, while the all-metal construction renders the string impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. This combination gives young cellists a stable, responsive G string that holds its tuning and tonal character across changing practice and performance environments. The medium tension provides a balanced feel under the bow, supporting flexible response and range without excessive hand fatigue. As a single replacement string, it allows cellists to swap out a worn or broken G without restringing the entire instrument.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Cello
• Size: 1/2 scale
• String: Single G string
• Tension: Medium
• Core: Stranded steel (multi-strand high-carbon steel)
• Winding: Exotic alloy windings
• Ending: Ball end
• Model Number: H513 1/2M
• Country of Origin: USA

Who It's For

Advancing students, teachers, and rental fleet operators will find this stranded steel-core G string a reliable replacement for fractional-size cellos. Its all-metal construction makes it especially well suited to school programs and practice rooms where instruments face frequent temperature and humidity changes. The medium tension suits players who want a balanced feel that supports both legato bowing and quicker articulation without excessive finger pressure. Cellists upgrading from beginner strings will appreciate the warm, gut-like tone and quick bow response that this replacement G brings to ensemble and solo repertoire alike.