Detail 01
Medium tension
Designed to optimize the needs of most performers.
Product detailSKU #1415030761642
D'AddarioKaplan Series Viola D String 16+ Long Scale Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This medium-tension Kaplan D string is made for the D position on a 16+ long-scale viola. It carries the series’ focus on clear, warm response across registers and flexibility through the dynamic spectrum, giving the player a foundation for controlled, expressive work. Medium tension is designed around the needs of most performers. The string arrives in a sealed pouch that protects it from the elements associated with corrosion before installation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale viola players selecting a medium-tension D string with clear, warm response across registers.
- Players who want expressive control while moving through a wide dynamic spectrum.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas that are not sized for 16+ long scale.
- Players specifically seeking the easier bow response associated with light tension.
- Players seeking the greater projection and volume associated with heavy tension.
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+ long scale
Sized for long-scale viola.
Detail 03
Sealed pouch
Protects the string from elements that cause corrosion.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your viola is a 16+ long-scale instrument.
- 02This is a D string, not a complete string set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What string position is this?
It is a viola D string.
02What tension does it use?
It uses medium tension, designed to optimize the needs of most performers.
03How is it protected before installation?
It is packaged in a sealed pouch designed to guard against corrosion-causing elements.
