D'ADDARIO STRING ONLY (A) FOR VIOLA KAPLAN SOLUTIONS "LONG SCALE" TENSION MEDIUM
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Kaplan Solutions: a string designed for demanding violists
The Kaplan Solutions series equips the viola with a rich and complex tonal signature, with particular attention to bow resistance and dynamic range. The A string aims to enhance the upper spectrum by providing a clear presence while maintaining controlled warmth.
Intended use and player
Ideal for intermediate to professional musicians seeking a responsive, stable string capable of handling energetic articulation. It is especially suitable for contexts where projection and clarity in the upper register are essential: chamber music, orchestra, solo repertoire.
Tone
Thanks to a pure steel core and a titanium winding, this A string offers a timbre that is both bright, open, and warm. It maintains integrity under increased bow pressure, facilitating clear attacks, dynamics, and projection without excessive harshness.
Recommended compatible accessories
For uniform response and color, you can complement with the other D'Addario Kaplan Solutions "Long Scale" Medium tension viola strings (D, G, C).
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 |
| Tension | Medium |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Alto |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Single string | A for viola |
| Series | D'Addario Kaplan Solutions |
| Compatible total viola length | 40.6 to 41.9 cm |
| Neck length | 380 mm (15") |
| Core | pure steel |
| Winding | titanium |
Questions frequently asked
Is this A string from La D'Addario Kaplan Solutions suitable for a 4/4 viola?
This string is designed for a 4/4 viola, with a fingerboard length specified as 380 mm (15 inches). The Long Scale format matches this setup.
What sound character does a La D'Addario Kaplan Solutions Long Scale Medium string provide?
The pure steel core and titanium winding produce a bright and open tone while retaining warmth. The upper register gains in presence and clarity.
Can the string withstand high bow pressure?
Its construction is intended to maintain stability when bow pressure increases. Clear attacks and energetic articulation remain easy without excessive harshness. This response meets the projection demands of orchestral or chamber music.
What tension and what type of end attachment does this viola string have?
The tension is Medium and the attachment is a ball-end type.
With which strings should this A string be complemented?
Homogeneity in response can be sought by pairing it with the D, G, and C strings from the D'Addario Kaplan Solutions Long Scale range in Medium tension. These references are intended to complete the set on a viola.
