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13-14 inch short scale
Cut for smaller violas measured by back length. A 15" or 16" viola needs a longer string or it will not reach.
Product detailSKU #1274034480176
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola D String 13-14 Short Scale
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single D string for a 13 to 14 inch viola in short scale. For students and school instruments replacing one string rather than a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students on a 13" or 14" viola needing one replacement
- School programs stocking spares for small violas
- Keeping a backup D in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 15" and larger violas — the string is too short
- Advanced players wanting the depth of synthetic or gut cores
- Anyone needing a complete set in one purchase
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.
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D string, sold single
The second-highest of four. Buy just this one when it goes dead or breaks, instead of replacing the set.
Detail 03
Steel core
Settles in quickly and holds pitch through weather changes. Sound is direct and focused rather than dark.
Detail 04
Prelude series
D'Addario's student line — durable under student handling, tuned for stability over tonal complexity.
Detail 05
Viola-specific, not violin
Viola strings are longer and thicker for the lower tuning. A violin D will not work here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the D only. The A, G and C are sold separately.
- 02Measure your viola's back length before ordering — sizing is by inches, not fractions.
- 03Retune several times over the first day as the string stretches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my viola is 13-14 inch?
Measure the back of the body from the top edge to the bottom edge, not including the neck. That figure is the viola's size.
02Will this fit a 15 inch viola?
No. A 15" viola needs a longer string. Short scale is for 13" and 14" instruments.
03Does this include the other strings?
No. This is the D string alone. The A, G and C are separate purchases.
04Can I put a violin D on my viola instead?
No. Viola strings are longer and thicker to reach the lower tuning. A violin string will not work.
