Detail 01
Stranded steel core with silver winding
This is the construction specified for the G string.
Product detailSKU #1416843035617
D'AddarioNS Electric Viola G String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The D’Addario NS Electric Viola G String was developed with Ned Steinberger and NS Design for electric viola use, using a stranded steel core and silver winding. It is sized for long-scale violas with a 16–16½-inch body and a 15-inch (380 mm) playing length. It also works on acoustic instruments, where it is described as clear and focused while retaining room for tonal subtlety and expression.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric viola setups matching a 16–16½-inch body length and 15-inch playing length.
- Acoustic viola use where clear focus and tonal subtlety are both wanted.
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
15-inch (380 mm) playing length
It is sized for long-scale violas with 16 to 16½-inch body lengths.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm a 16–16½-inch viola body length and 15-inch (380 mm) playing length before choosing this string.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this G string work on an acoustic viola?
Yes. It is described as working well on acoustic instruments, with a clear, focused tone and tonal subtlety.
02What viola size is it made for?
It fits long-scale viola with a 16 to 16½-inch body length and a 15-inch (380 mm) playing length.
