D'Addario Prelude Viola D String

The Educator's Preferred String! Discover yourself why D'Addario's Prelude strings are a favorite with so many teachers, students and parents! Solid steel core makes Prelude strings utterly dependable, and at a price that will not break the bank. Unaffected by temperature or humidity, quick tuning, stable pitch, and long lasting. Strong, bright tone, without edginess. Nickel and silver winding, with solid steel E string. Medium gauge, suitable for all players and instruments. Instrument: Viola String Type: D Size: 11 - 17 inch Gauge: Medium D String: Aluminum wound over a steel core String Tonal Profile: Select the appropriate size: Labeled Sizes Recommended Viola Sizes Extra Short 11-12 inch Short 13-14 inch Medium 15-16 inch Long 16.5-17 inch *Please note: Shar has tested many D’Addario Prelude Viola strings and has found that the specific viola sizes printed on the packages do not accurately represent the actual sizes of violas that the strings fit. To avoid confusion, we have removed the sizes from the package images and will list the appropriate viola sizes here until D’Addario’s packaging is corrected so that you can continue to purchase these strings with confidence.