D'ADDARIO ZYEX VIOLA STRING SET "SHORT SCALE" MEDIUM TENSION
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The Zyex Series: A Modern Solution to Synthetic String Challenges
With Zyex, D'Addario offers a contemporary approach to synthetic core strings, designed to combine stability, responsiveness, and playing comfort. The range is particularly renowned for its ability to stabilize quickly after installation while delivering a warm tonal color. This "Short Scale" set transfers these benefits to small-format violas, respecting the specific dimensions that determine tension balance and instrument response.
For Whom and in Which Styles?
This Medium tension set is optimized to meet the needs of the vast majority of violists: an excellent balance between flexibility, projection, and bow control. It is well suited for advanced beginners, intermediate, and professional players seeking a comfortable string capable of supporting regular practice (study, ensemble, orchestra). Its warm tonal signature naturally adapts to classical music and chamber music, and can also appeal in contemporary music when a rounder, less incisive timbre is desired.
Tone
The Zyex synthetic core produces a warm, rich, and full sound, with a sense of stability that reassures from the first hours of playing. Instrument adaptation is reported as quick, helping to achieve a homogeneous tone and comfortable intonation faster. These strings are also an excellent choice for violas with a very bright character : they tend to round off the attack and enrich the midrange register while maintaining a good bow response and a wide tonal palette to nuance phrasing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To ensure compatibility, choose only accessories explicitly designed for "Short Scale" viola (33 to 35.6 cm) and verify the 330 mm (13") neck length indicated by your instrument or luthier. If you are unsure about the exact size, it is best to confirm the dimensions before purchasing a case, tailpiece, or any other sized component.
Technical specifications
| Format | 3/4 |
| Tension | Medium |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Alto |
| Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type | string set for "Short Scale" viola |
| Compatibility | total viola length 33 to 35.6 cm |
| Compatible neck length | 330 mm (13") |
| Core | Zyex synthetic |
| Tonal character | warm and rich |
| Adaptation | quick adaptation time |
| Response | excellent bow response |
| Recommended use | also suitable for instruments with a particularly bright sound |
| Packaging | individual waterproof pouches |
| Purpose | enhanced protection against elements causing corrosion |
| Design and manufacturing | USA |
| Quality control | subjected to the industry's most stringent quality checks |
Questions frequently asked
Are these Zyex Short Scale strings suitable for a 3/4 viola?
The set is designed for a 3/4 size viola, with a fingerboard length of 330 mm (13 inches). The strings feature ball-end attachments.
What tonal qualities do Zyex synthetic core strings provide?
The Zyex synthetic core produces a warm and rich tone. It can mellow the attack of a particularly bright viola while maintaining bow response.
What is the tension of the D'Addario Zyex Short Scale Medium set?
The Medium tension aims for a balance between flexibility, projection, and bow control. It is intended for most violists, from advanced beginners to professional players.
How long do the strings take to stabilize after installation?
A quick adaptation period is expected thanks to the Zyex core. Stabilization after stringing helps to regain comfortable intonation more rapidly. Each string is packaged in an individual waterproof pouch to limit exposure to elements causing corrosion.
Does the set include all four viola strings?
The set includes four viola strings.
