Detail 01
Heavy gauge
This is the heavy-gauge version of the Kaplan Amo viola A string.
Product detailSKU #1500000402943
D'AddarioKaplan Amo Series Viola A String 16+ in., Heavy
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kaplan Amo’s heavy-gauge A string is sized for violas measuring 16 inches and above. It is voiced for professional-level players working with brighter instruments, combining warmth, richness, and flexibility. The string is also described as settling quickly, with a broad tonal color range and strong response under the bow. It is a focused replacement choice when those qualities suit the instrument already in hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Professional-level viola players using a 16-inch-or-larger brighter instrument.
- Brighter violas where warmth, richness, and flexibility are the desired string qualities.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas smaller than 16 inches, as this A string is specified for 16-inch-and-larger instruments.
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
16 inches and larger
It is specified for violas at or above that size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the viola measures 16 inches or more.
- 02Choose it when the instrument is brighter and warmth, richness, and flexibility are wanted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What viola size is this A string for?
It is specified for violas measuring 16 inches and larger.
02What kind of instrument is it intended to complement?
Kaplan Amo strings are described as warm, rich, and flexible for brighter instruments.
