D'Addario Zyex Viola Strings - D 4/4 Long Scale Aluminum Light Gauge for Professional Violists | Perfect for Classical & Orchestral Performances
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Product Description
Zyex synthetic core strings produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, creating strings that are extremely stable under drastic climatic conditions. Zyex strings settle in on the instrument very fast, within a matter of hours. Zyex has a warmer sound than most other synthetic core strings, making them excellent for use on brighter sounding instruments. Medium scale viola strings are specifically gauged to fit medium-scale viola (body length 15-15 3/4 inches) with a playing length of 14 1/8 inches (360mm).
Product Features
Sized to fit long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm), light tension strings allow for easier bow response. This D string is aluminum wound. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion.
Zyex synthetic core strings produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Zyex strings are made from a new generation of synthetic material, creating strings that are incredibly stable under drastic climatic conditions. Within a matter of hours, Zyex settles in on the instrument with a sound that is warmer than most other synthetic core strings. Zyex is also an excellent choice for use on bright sounding instruments.
D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
Long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm)
Light tension
Zyex synthetic core produces a rich, warm tone
Short break-in time and excellent bow response provides superb playability and a broad tonal palette
All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
Customer Reviews
I was a serious player as an adolescent, in lessons and my city's youth symphony and school orchestra and chamber music and ALL of that, but suffered burnout and got a degree in voice instead. My viola got dusty. Post college, I have brought back my neglected viola and started playing regularly at the church I sing at, so I decided my poor strings needed to be replaced.Since the stakes are low, I thought I might try a different set of strings. I acknowledge that, at a point, literally any strings would sound better than my old ones did. But even with that in mind, these are so especially nice to play! I used to use Thomastik Dominants at the recommendation of my teacher. I honestly wasn't sure if I would notice a big difference in brands, but I sure did.I have little fingers and, now, a chronic illness with lots of pain so playing can be taxing. I also have always felt my vibrato wasn't very good, and my C string sounded muddy and dark. When I opened up this C, it almost seemed too skinny to be C, compared to the Dominant! But it's still beautiful. These are SO easy to play with a lighter hand and my vibrato is much smoother and more resonant. Perfect for meditative church music. My sound is overall cleaner, and I don't have to work quite so hard for it, so I just want to play all the time. Plus, they're cheaper than the Dominants! Thanks for making me want to play my instrument!
