Detail 01
Solid steel core
The string is built around a solid steel core.
Product detailSKU #1500000311611
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola A String 14-15 Short Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for 14–15 short-scale violas, this Prelude Series A string uses a solid steel core aimed at students and amateur players. It is described as unaffected by changes in temperature and humidity, useful for keeping its stated characteristics through changing conditions. Bowing is intended to feel easy, and its sound is bright without the shrill edge associated with traditional steel strings. Classical, modern, jazz, and country are all named uses.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 14–15 short-scale viola for lessons or practice
- Classical, modern, jazz, or country viola parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Replacing a viola D, G, or C string
- Violas designated 15–16 medium scale or 16+ long scale
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
14–15 short scale
This version is designated for 14–15 short-scale viola.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need an A string in the 14–15 short-scale version.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which viola size is this A string for?
It is the 14–15 short-scale version.
02Is it affected by temperature and humidity changes?
No. Prelude Series strings are described as unaffected by those changes.
