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Zyex synthetic core
Reaches stable pitch quickly and resists humidity shifts better than gut core strings.
Product detailSKU #1274034479949
D'AddarioZyex 4/4 Viola String Set Medium Scale Medium
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The Korena take
Synthetic-core string set for full-size 4/4 viola at medium scale, medium gauge. For players who want warmth and fast tuning stability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Full-size 4/4 violas at standard medium scale length
- Players who want a warm tone without gut's fussiness
- Regular ensemble playing in rooms with changing humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas 16 inches and up, which need the long-scale set
- Players after a bright, cutting steel-core sound
- Anyone needing only one string 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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4/4, medium scale
Cut for a standard full-size viola. Larger 16"+ violas need the long-scale version instead.
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Medium gauge
Standard tension. Even response across all four strings without pushing the top hard.
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Complete four-string set
Changing all four at once keeps tone consistent instead of one new string standing out.
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Viola scale
Tensioned for viola string lengths. Violin strings will not work on a viola.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your viola's body length — 16 inches or more needs long scale
- 02Expect repeated retuning during the first day or two as strings stretch
- 03Change one string at a time to keep bridge and soundpost seated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Medium scale or long scale — which do I need?
Measure body length. Under 16 inches takes this medium-scale set. Sixteen inches and above takes the long-scale version.
02How do these compare to steel viola strings?
Synthetic core runs warmer and less edgy than steel, with slower initial settling but better humidity stability than gut.
03How long before they hold tune?
Usually a day or two of playing and retuning. Stretching them gently by hand during installation shortens that.
04Can I put these on a 15 inch viola?
Yes. Fifteen inches falls under the 16-inch threshold, so the medium-scale set is the right choice.
