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Description:Solid steel core string. Good, durable steel core strings for the beginning violist. Stable through fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Bright sound, quick response. Works best with fine tuners for ease of tuning.

We Stock: Medium tension. Long Scale (16"and over), Medium Scale (15-16"), Short Scale (13-14")

Also Available (Special Order): Extra Short Scale (12")

Description: Nylon core string. A great choice for advancing violists seeking an affordable synthetic core string. Warmer sound than steel strings, greater stability than gut strings through humidity and temperature changes. Short break in period. Some violists may find this string too mellow for powerful playing because of the synthetic core. However, for a viola that is particularly bright and powerful by nature, this string may allow for better blend within an orchestral setting and a sweeter tone for solo playing. With the constantly increasing prices due to the Euro, we've seen violists switch to ProArte strings as an alternative to the more expensive Thomastik Dominant strings.

We Stock: Medium tension. Long Scale (16" and over)

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light tension or Heavy tension. Short Scale (under 15") or Medium Scale (15-16") available Medium tension only.

Description: Multi-stranded steel core string. A popular choice for advanced and professional violists, these are the most popular "step-up" viola strings we sell. Responsive, warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Since D'Addario is based here in the USA, Helicore strings are a great alternative to the more expensive imported European strings. With the constantly increasing prices due to the Euro, we've seen many violists switch to Helicore strings alone or in combination with D'Addario's Kaplan Solutions A String as an alternative to the more expensive Larsen/Spirocore and Jargar/Spirocore blends.

We Stock: Medium tension. Long Scale (16" and over).

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light tension or Heavy tension. Short Scale (under 15"), Medium Scale (15-16"), and Extra Long Scale (17" and over) available in Medium tension only.

Description: Synthetic core string. Designed for the professional violist. Warm, deep, rich sound with good blend across the strings. Extremely stable through extreme climatic conditions. Very short break in period, usually requiring only a few hours of playing.

We Stock: Medium tension. Long Scale (16" and over).

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light tension or Heavy tension. Short Scale (13-14"), Medium Scale (15-16") available in Medium tension only.

Description: Solid steel core string. Designed for the professional violist, the Kaplan Solutions A String is designed to offer a round, rich, open sound. It is designed to blend with warmer lower strings while offering good projection on higher notes. Many violists will combine the Kaplan Solutions A with the Helicore D, G and C strings. This A string also makes a good match with the Jargar or Larsen D string and the Spirocore G and C strings.

We Stock: Medium tension. Long Scale (16" and over).
Please Note: This string is only available in Long Scale. Only the A string is offered at this time.
Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light tension or Heavy tension.

Description: Synthetic core string. While not the traditional choice of violists, this string offers a softer, "warm and fuzzy" tone than steel core strings. Some violinists who also play viola will choose this string because they use the Dominant violin strings. A more common choice among violists is D'Addario's Helicore strings or the combination set of a Jargar or Larsen A and D string, with the Spirocore G and C strings. Similar to the D'Addario ProArte and Zyex strings.

We Stock: Medium (mittel) tension. Long Scale (16" and over).

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light (weich) tension or Heavy (stark) tension. Medium Scale and Short Scale strings are available in Medium tension only.

Description: Stranded steel core string. Designed for the professional violist, the Spirocore G and C strings offer clear, strong sound, as well as good sustain and projection. One of the most popular choices among professionals, many violists will combine the Spirocore G and C strings with the Jargar or Larsen A and D strings. (Spirocore also offers A and D strings, but we have never had a request for them.)

We Stock: Medium (mittel) tension G and C strings. Long Scale (16" and over).

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light (weich) tension or Heavy (stark) tension. Medium Scale and Short Scale strings are available in Medium (mittel) tension only. A and D strings also available.

Description: Multiwire steel core string. Handmade in Denmark, using thin threads of metal - aluminum, copper, and different alloys. The strings produce a warm, brilliant, powerful and well-balanced tone. Jargar strings have greater stability, durability and strength than gut strings while preserving the warm tone quality. A common choice for many professional violists, the Jargar A and D strings are most commonly combined with Spirocore G and C strings. (Jargar offer G and C strings, but we've never had a request for them.)

We Stock: Medium (mittel) tension G and C strings. Long Scale (16" and over).

Also Available (Special Order): Long Scale Light (weich) tension or Heavy (stark) tension. Medium Scale and Short Scale strings are available in Medium (mittel) tension only. G and C strings also available.