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13-14 short scale
Cut for smaller student violas. On a full-size body it will be too short to reach the peg properly.
Product detailSKU #1274034480021
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola G String 13-14 Short Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single G string for short-scale violas measuring 13 to 14 inches. Prelude is D'Addario's entry-level student line.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student violas with a 13 to 14 inch body
- Replacing a broken or dull G mid-term
- Rental and school instruments needing cheap upkeep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size 15 to 16 inch violas
- Players wanting a richer, more complex tone
- Anyone needing a matched set right now
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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G string
Second-lowest string on a viola. Carries the low-mid body of the sound rather than the melodic top end.
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Prelude series
D'Addario's student tier. Built for durability and price rather than tonal depth.
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Sold individually
Useful for one-string replacement, but a full restring means buying C, G, D and A separately.
Detail 05
$11.25
Cheap enough to keep a spare in the case, which matters most on school and rental instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the viola body. Under 13 or over 14 inches will not fit
- 02Single string only, the other three are sold separately
- 03New strings stretch. Expect several retunings over the first days
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 is made for 13 to 14 inch bodies. A full-size viola needs the longer scale version of the same string.
02Is this a full set of viola strings?
No, just the G. Buy the C, D and A separately if you are replacing everything.
03Is Prelude good for a student?
It is D'Addario's student line, built around durability and low cost. That is the right trade for a school or rental instrument.
04How long before it holds tune?
A new string stretches. Plan on tuning it several times over the first few days of playing before it settles.
