Detail 01
Multi-strand high-carbon steel core
Supports the flexible response and range described for the string.
Product detailSKU #1422297027098
D'AddarioH412 Helicore Long Scale Viola D String 15+ Medium Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for violas with a 16-inch-or-longer scale, the H412 is a medium-gauge D string from D’Addario’s Helicore line. Its multi-strand high-carbon steel core is paired with alloy winding for flexible response, fast bow response, and projection. The all-metal design is made to remain stable when humidity and temperature change, while delivering the warm, rich character associated with the line. It is a practical replacement choice when you need a long-scale viola D string with a stated long playing life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the D string on a viola with a 16-inch or longer scale.
- Players wanting quick bow response and projection from a medium-gauge D string.
- Performances or practice environments where humidity and temperature can fluctuate.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas with a scale shorter than 16 inches.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Exotic alloy winding
Contributes to quick bow response and projection.
Detail 03
All-metal construction
Designed to resist changes caused by humidity and temperature fluctuations.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your viola has a 16-inch or longer scale.
- 02This SKU is the D string in medium gauge.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What viola scale is this D string for?
It is for violas with a 16-inch or longer scale.
02What is the core material?
It uses a multi-strand high-carbon steel core.
