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16+ long scale
Cut for violas with a body of 16 inches or more. Smaller violas end up with excess winding at the peg.
Product detailSKU #1274034479996
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola D String 16+ Long Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single D string for full-size violas with a 16-inch or larger body. Student-tier replacement for a broken or worn-out D.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped or dead D on a 16-inch viola
- School and rental violas that get restrung often
- Keeping a spare D in the case for rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas under 16 inches — the string runs too long
- Players who need all four strings replaced at once
- Violin or cello — the tension and length are wrong
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
Second-highest of the viola's four strings, tuned C-G-D-A. Sold on its own, so match the pitch exactly.
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Single string, not a set
You get one D only. Restringing the whole instrument means buying three more strings separately.
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Entry-level tier
Priced to be replaced on a schedule rather than nursed along. Easy to stock several at once.
Detail 05
Under $12
Cheap enough that a teacher or shop can keep spares for every student instrument in the room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure body length first — viola strings are sized by body, not string length
- 02One string only; no set, no extras included
- 03New strings stretch for several days — expect to retune repeatedly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 15-inch viola?
No. It's sized for 16-inch and larger bodies. On a shorter viola you'll have too much length to wind neatly at the peg.
02Is this a full set of viola strings?
No. This is the D string alone. The C, G and A are sold separately.
03Which string is D on a viola?
Viola tunes C-G-D-A from low to high. D is the third from the bottom — the second-thinnest of the four.
04Can I put this on a violin?
No. A violin D is shorter and built for different tension. Use a violin-specific string.
