Sized to fit long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm), these electric viola strings will fit a majority of standard sized electric violas. They will also work well on acoustic instruments, providing a clear, focused tone while still allowing for tonal subtlety and expressiveness.
Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D'Addario NS Electric Strings can be used on electric instruments to bring out the best in them. Each string is designed to enhance the expressive range of tone sought after by the most discerning players. The set consists of regular tuning strings (A, D, G, C). Additional high E is available as a single string.
D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
- Long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm)
- Medium tension
- Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
- Designed for use on electric instruments but also suitable for acoustic
- All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
Prelude viola strings are solid steel core strings, unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, and have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an economy, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability. The long scale strings are gauged specifically to fit long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm).
