If something works then why change it? Since its original launch back in 1995, the Original A has become almost the default choice for violists. Offering excellent projection with a broad spectrum of sound colours combined with a long lasting and consistent performance. With the development of the new Virtuoso Viola strings the focus has been upon creating a new offering for viola D, G and C, built upon the firm foundations of our tried and trusted A. Finding a balance of qualities to complement and mutually enhance something old with something new.
The Original A Medium is supplied as the ideal partner for both Virtuoso Medium tension and Soloist combinations packaged as sets.
The new Virtuoso for viola, available as individual strings or as sets in Medium and Soloist variants, achieves that complementary balance. The Medium set delivers a rich sound texture whilst the Soloist is more focused and brings greater volume to the instrument. ‘A golden, open and clear tone with a nice balance of warmth and brilliance.’
String Details The Original Viola A string is based upon a solid steel core, wound with precision rolled stainless steel flat wire.
The Virtuoso Viola D, G and C strings build upon a synthetic multi-filament core and are wound with pure silver.
Available in a standard length and an extra long length with a free vibrating string length of 420mm (16 1/2")