Detail 01
Solid steel core
The string is built around a solid steel core.
Product detailSKU #1500000311610
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola A String 16+ Long Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A long-scale Prelude Series A string for viola, specified for 16+ instruments. Its solid steel core is designed for student and amateur players and remains unaffected by temperature and humidity changes. The response is described as easy to bow, with a bright voice that avoids the shrill quality associated with traditional steel strings. It is presented for classical, modern, jazz, and country playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 16+ long-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 15–16 medium 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
16+ long scale
This version is designated for 16+ long-scale viola.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need an A string in the 16+ long-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 16+ long-scale version.
02Is it affected by temperature and humidity changes?
No. Prelude Series strings are described as unaffected by those changes.
