Thomastik STRINGS ALTO DOMINANT SOLID CORE NYLON SET 4125,0
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Essential Information About the 395 mm Viola String Set
Essential Information About the 395 mm Viola String Set
- Designed for viola with a 395 mm scale length (approximately 15.5 inches), a very common size.
- Balanced tension : progressive distribution of tensions to preserve playing comfort and stability.
- Total set tension: 20.3 kg (44.8 lbs), ideal for a clear response without a "too hard" feeling under the fingers.
- Readable tuning per string (A, D, G, C) to better anticipate the feel and adaptation to your instrument.
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A Set Calibrated for Contemporary Viola Setups
On the viola, string choice directly influences the instrument's balance: left-hand comfort, bowing ease, tuning stability, and consistency across registers. With a total tension of 20.3 kg, this set fits a "standard" and versatile approach, designed to support most modern setups. It serves as a useful reference if you want to maintain a familiar feel or return to a healthy baseline after trying softer or tighter tensions.
For Which Player and Styles?
This string set is suitable for beginner violists as well as intermediate and advanced musicians seeking controlled tension and consistent response. The tension distribution favors versatile playing: study, orchestra, chamber music, and solo repertoire. For long playing sessions (rehearsals, section work), a balanced overall tension often helps reduce fatigue while maintaining reliable tuning stability.
Sound Characteristics
The tension of a string set acts as a "fine tuning" for your viola. A total tension of 20.3 kg tends to offer a sharper attack and better stability, while retaining enough flexibility to shape the sound with the bow. String by string, the announced balance (A highest tension, then D, then G and C at similar tension) aims for a smooth transition between high and low registers, which can improve timbral continuity when changing strings. Depending on your instrument's personality, this tension can help gain precision and projection, or conversely avoid excessive tension that "closes" the top plate: the key is to stay consistent with the 395 mm scale length and the setup condition (bridge, nut, soundpost).
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Category | Alto |
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Special feature | medium scale |
| Scale length | 395 mm (15.5") | G string tension | 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs) |
| A string tension | 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) | C string tension | 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs) |
| D string tension | 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs) | Total set tension | 20.3 kg (44.8 lbs) |
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Questions frequently asked
Thomastik Dominant viola 4/4: for which scale length?
The set is designed for a scale length of 395 mm, or 15.5 inches. It corresponds to a medium scale configuration.
What is the total tension of this viola string set?
The total indicated tension is 20.3 kg, or 44.8 lbs, at medium tension.
Are these strings suitable for orchestra and chamber music?
With a tension of 20.3 kg, this set is intended for contemporary viola setups. It is suitable for study, orchestra, chamber music, and solo repertoire. The A string tension reaches 5.8 kg, compared to 4.7 kg for the D and C strings.
What type of tailpiece attachment is used on these strings?
The attachment is a ball-end type. The set includes four viola strings: A, D, G, and C.
How is the tension distributed among the strings?
The indicated distribution is 5.8 kg for the A, 5.1 kg for the D, then 4.7 kg for the G and C. This configuration aims for a smooth transition between registers.
