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15+ inch scale
Sized for violas with a 15-inch or larger body. Shorter violas need the short-scale version.
Product detailSKU #1274034479977
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola D String 15+ Medium Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for viola, medium gauge, sized for 15-inch and larger bodies. For replacing one worn string on a student viola.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student violas 15 inches and up
- Replacing a dead or false D mid-set
- Stocking spares for a school orchestra program
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas under 15 inches — the scale is too short
- Players chasing a darker synthetic-core sound
- Anyone needing all four strings replaced
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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Medium gauge
Standard tension. Balances volume and left-hand effort, and matches the rest of a medium Prelude set.
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D string only
One string. Pairing a new D with three old strings can leave the D noticeably brighter until it settles.
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Prelude series
The student tier — chosen for tuning stability and long life rather than tonal color.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your viola body first; under 15 inches needs a different string length
- 02Sold as one string, not a set
- 03Expect a few days of retuning while the new string stretches in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I measure my viola size?
Measure the back of the body from the top edge to the bottom edge, not including the neck. If it is 15 inches or more, this fits.
02Can I use this on a violin?
No. Viola strings are longer and tuned lower. A violin needs violin strings.
03Should I replace all four at once?
If the others are old, yes — a single new string will sound brighter and louder than its neighbors until they are all matched.
04What does medium gauge change?
Tension. Medium is the standard middle ground; it feels normal under the fingers and matches other medium strings in a set.
