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Zyex synthetic core
Settles to pitch faster than gut and holds tuning better through temperature and humidity swings.
Product detailSKU #1274034479930
D'AddarioZyex Series Viola String Set 16+ Long Scale Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Synthetic-core viola string set for 16-inch and larger violas, medium gauge. For players who want a warm, quick-settling alternative to gut.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Violists on 16"+ instruments needing a full-length string set
- Players who want strings stable within a day or two
- Orchestral and chamber playing where a warm tone works
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violas under 16" body length — the strings will be too long
- Players chasing maximum projection from a bright steel core
- Anyone wanting to replace a single broken string cheaply
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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Long scale, 16+
Cut for violas 16 inches and up. On a smaller viola the winding lands wrong at the pegbox.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
Standard tension. Balanced response and volume without over-driving the top on most violas.
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Full set
All four strings replaced at once, so the instrument sounds even instead of one new string dominating.
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Viola-specific
Sized and tensioned for viola scale. Violin or cello strings will not substitute.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your viola's body length before ordering — 16 inches or more
- 02New strings stretch; expect retuning several times over the first days
- 03Fine tuners or a working peg setup make installation far easier
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 15.5 inch viola?
No. This set is cut for violas 16 inches and larger. A shorter viola needs a medium-scale set instead.
02How long do they take to settle?
Synthetic core strings stretch initially. Plan on a day or two of frequent retuning before pitch holds steady.
03Is medium gauge the right choice?
Medium is the standard tension and the safe default. Heavier or lighter gauges change response but are worth trying only after you know the instrument.
04Can I replace just one string from this set?
This is sold as a complete four-string set. Single replacement strings are sold separately.
