Detail 01
15+ in.
Sized by viola body length, not scale length. Measure the back from the top edge to the bottom edge before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115036344
ThomastikDominant Viola Strings 15+ in. Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full four-string Dominant set for full-size violas, 15 inches and up. For players replacing a worn set rather than experimenting with tension.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Full-size viola, 15 inch body length or larger
- Replacing all four strings at once after a season of playing
- Players who want a matched set instead of mixing brands
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fractional or small violas under 15 inches — wrong string length
- Violin or cello, which need their own string sets
- Anyone needing just one replacement string
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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Full set
All four strings, C through A, tensioned to work together. Mixing brands can leave one string louder than the rest.
Detail 03
Viola specific
Violin strings will not work here even if they physically fit. Pitch and tension are wrong for viola string length.
Detail 04
Dominant line
Thomastik's long-running viola set, so it is a known quantity if you are matching what was already on the instrument.
Detail 05
$149.95 per set
Roughly $37 a string. Worth changing all four together so the set ages and settles at the same rate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay put
- 02New strings stretch for several days and need repeated retuning
- 03Check that your tailpiece fine tuners match the string end fittings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my 16 inch viola?
Yes. This set covers full-size violas of 15 inches and up, measured by body length. Below 15 inches you need a fractional set instead.
02How long do viola strings last?
Depends entirely on playing hours. Daily players often change every six to twelve months, when the tone goes dull and the strings stop holding pitch.
03Can I install these myself?
Yes, if you are comfortable working around the bridge. Replace one string at a time so the bridge stays upright and the soundpost stays in place.
04Why do they sound dull at first?
New strings need to stretch. Expect a few days of frequent retuning before the pitch holds and the tone opens up.
