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Dominant Viola Strings Dominant Viola strings, are still very popular throughout the world. They have a synthetic nylon core that has all the wonderful attributes of a gut core, but will last much longer and will not break down like gut strings. The C,G and D strings are all silver wrapped, while the A is aluminum. While the (#141's) come in the usual 3 gauges, of weich (light), medium or heavy, the most popular weight and tension are the mediums. They are warm and very responsive and also well known for uniformity of sound response and evenness across all the strings. Players also say they notice less 'timbre' difference when comparing same pitch on neighboring string. How to order (the correct) string lengths on the Dominant Viola strings:Thomastik almost gives too many choices for string lengths! Like the upright bass, the viola comes in all sizes and shapes. Measuring and knowing the size of the back is usually all that one needs, but again, because of differing makes of instruments, we offer all that Thomastik offers in size and string lengths. How to measure your viola:Measuring the back: First, take a measuring tape to the middle seam of the back, measuring the top edge (right next to the neck) all the way down the middle seam of the back to the bottom of the edge. String Length: This is the measurement of the vibrating string length of your viola. Measure the distance from the nut (near the scroll) all the way down the string to the tip of the bridge. Thomastik offers 6 (!) different lengths. The most often ordered sets are #141 because they fit most all violas. We offer the 141 size in medium, light and heavy gauge.
We also have some helpful and interesting links about individual string brands, comparisons and some practical related viola information to read:
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