D'Addario J914 SM Prelude Short Scale Medium Tension Single C String for Viola
Details
- BrandD'Addario
- String gaugeMedium
- Colourbrown
- InstrumentCello
- String material typeSilk and steel
Description
🎻 Elevate your viola game with the warmest, most reliable C string!
- EDUCATORS TOP PICK - Trusted by teachers for durability and consistent performance
- WARMEST STUDENT TONE - Solid steel core engineered for rich, inviting sound
- BALANCED MEDIUM TENSION - Ideal tension for smooth playability and tonal clarity
- PERFECT SHORT SCALE FIT - Optimized 13-inch length tailored for short-scale violas
- PREMIUM USA CRAFTSMANSHIP - Designed and manufactured under strict quality controls
The D'Addario J914 SM Prelude C string is a medium tension, short-scale viola string (13-inch playing length) crafted with a solid steel core and silk wrapping. Designed and manufactured in the USA, it delivers a warm tone favored by educators and students alike, combining durability, economy, and superior sound quality for short-scale violas.
Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 13.72 x 6.6 x 11.43 cm; 9.07 g |
| Item model number | J914 SM |
| Back Material | Linden |
| Colour | brown |
| Scale Length | inches |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Silk and steel |
| Number of Strings | 1 |
| Country Produced In | USA |
| Size | C String |
| Item Weight | 9.07 g |
Reviews
M**R
this is astonishingly good value. GREAT quality
this is astonishingly good value. If you are thinking of converting one of your violins to a viola by moving across the G D and A strings and putting a C string in then this is the thing to buy. That is what I did and it sounds really good. Much better than i expected or was led to believe by forums on the net. And it was easy to do without cutting new grooves in the nut or bridge.If you just want it as a replacement string on a viola it will be great but remember this one is for a small viola [14'' or 13''] so if your real viola is more like 15.5'' to 16.5'' then choose the 4/4 version of this string.https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-Prelude-Medium-Tension-Single/dp/B002CRZCMK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1489830008&sr=1-1&keywords=D%27Addario+Prelude+Single+C+String+for+ViolaI am so glad I bought this at £8.99 rather than a very expensive dominant C string at £35+ [on ist own!!!]Because it is technically for a small viola it lends itself perfectly to the project of converting a violin to a viola because the standard size of a 4/4 violin is 14''
P**T
Good strings for a 1/4 size “viola”
These strings went on a1/4 size violin. There is usually a problem getting the wider strings into the adjusters but I was able to widen the C string adjuster just enough to ease the ball in. I cut about 3” from the top of the strings to get everything in the peg box.The playing sound and feel is surprisingly good; delighted to find a good string for the small viola. Thank heavens for modern string technology.
S**2
Nice Tone
Very pleased with the string. Good quality for the price.
D**N
Broke while fitting
A string broke at the black area while fitting. Nowhere near the nut. Returning as defective.
L**A
Good quality product. Exactly what was needed.
Bought to fit to my five string violin. No problems with this at all. Good quality. Tuned well. Would buy this brand again.
E**A
A satisfying product I bought this time.
This is a reasonable price products and structure is better than I thought, well enough to be as a gift to give to friends.No issues at all. Super fast shipping! You can't expect anything more from this product. Well designed. Great product. Customer satisfaction is amazing
M**E
One Star
String snapped on first use. Disappointing.
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