Detail 01
Heavy tension
Allows greater projection and volume.
Product detailSKU #1415030761638
D'AddarioKaplan Series Viola String Set 16+ Long Scale Heavy
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kaplan’s heavy-tension set is sized for 16+ long-scale viola and is aimed at players who want greater projection and volume from their string choice. The line is designed to combine clarity and warmth across registers with useful range through changing dynamics, so the focus remains on control and expression as playing demands shift. Each string is packaged in a sealed pouch for protection from corrosion-causing elements before installation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale viola players seeking the greater projection and volume associated with heavy-tension strings.
- Players wanting clarity and warmth across registers while working through a broad dynamic range.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas that are not sized for 16+ long scale.
- Players seeking the easier bow response associated with light tension.
- Players looking for the medium-tension option designed to suit most performers.
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 pouches
Protect the strings from elements that cause corrosion.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your viola is a 16+ long-scale instrument.
- 02Choose heavy tension when greater projection and volume are the priorities.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tension is this set?
It is a heavy-tension viola string set.
02What viola size does it fit?
It is sized for 16+ long-scale viola.
03Why are the strings sealed?
The pouches are designed to protect them from corrosion-causing elements.
