Detail 01
Single string, not a set
You get the G only. Replacing all four means buying the other three separately, or a set.
Product detailSKU #1274034480163
D'AddarioPrelude Series Viola G String 15+ Medium Scale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single G string for 15-inch-and-up viola, medium gauge. Replacement for a broken string or one worn set position, at the low end of the price range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing a broken G on a full-size viola
- Keeping a spare G in the case
- Rental or school instruments needing cheap upkeep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a full set — this is one string only
- Violas under 15 inches, which need shorter scale strings
- Players chasing a specific tonal character from their strings
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
15+ scale
Sized for violas with a body 15 inches and up. Smaller student sizes need their own length.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
The standard middle tension. Neither the softer feel of light nor the higher tension of heavy.
Detail 04
G string position
The lowest string on a viola. Thickest of the four and the slowest to settle after fitting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the viola body length before ordering — scale sizing is not interchangeable
- 02One string only; a full restring needs C, G, D and A
- 03New strings stretch for a day or two and need repeated retuning
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 16-inch viola?
Yes. The 15+ sizing covers violas from 15 inches upward, so a 16-inch instrument is in range.
02Does this come with the other strings?
No. This is the G string on its own. The C, D and A are sold separately.
03What gauge is it?
Medium — the standard tension most players use unless they have a reason to go lighter or heavier.
04How long until it holds pitch?
Expect a day or two of stretching. Tune it several times over that period and it will settle.
