Detail 01
Solid steel core
The string is built around a solid steel core.
Product detailSKU #1500000311612
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola A String 15-16 Medium Scale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This Prelude Series A string is the 15–16 medium-scale viola option. A solid steel core supports an easy-to-bow response for students and amateur players, with brightness that avoids the shrill sound associated with traditional steel strings. Its construction is described as unaffected by temperature and humidity changes. The string is offered for classical, modern, jazz, and country playing, making it a focused replacement choice when the required scale and string position match.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 15–16 medium-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 14–15 short 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
15–16 medium scale
This version is designated for 15–16 medium-scale viola.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need an A string in the 15–16 medium-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 15–16 medium-scale version.
02Is it affected by temperature and humidity changes?
No. Prelude Series strings are described as unaffected by those changes.
