D'Addario J913 SM Viola Strings

Reliable G String for Short-Scale Violas

The D'Addario Prelude Viola Single G String, Short Scale, Medium Tension is engineered for violists playing on a 14–15 inch short-scale instrument who need a dependable replacement G string without breaking the bank. Its solid steel core carries a pitch-stable alloy that resists the detuning and dullness that humidity and temperature changes can cause on gut or synthetic strings. A proprietary damping process shapes the tone into something noticeably warm for a steel-core design, giving the lower string a fuller, rounder voice under the bow. The ball-end construction speeds up string changes at the tailpiece, and the medium tension keeps the left-hand feel comfortable for students still building finger strength. Every string is designed, engineered, and manufactured at D'Addario's New York production facility, and the solid blue silking at the ball end is a small but reassuring mark of that origin.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Viola
• String Name: G
• Number of Strings: 1 — single replacement string
• Scale: Short Scale (14–15 inch viola body)
• Tension: Medium
• Core: Solid Steel
• Ending: Ball End
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Ideal for Students, Educators, and Working Players

The D'Addario Prelude Viola Single G String is the right choice for student violists, school orchestra programs, and rental fleets that need a single replacement G string on a short-scale viola. Its medium tension and balanced bow response suit beginners developing their bow control, while the warm, full-bodied tone also holds up in chamber and ensemble settings where the lower strings carry the harmonic foundation. Bluegrass, jazz, classical, and rock styles all sit comfortably within its range, making it a practical choice for teachers who want one string that covers multiple genres. The solid steel core shrugs off the temperature and humidity swings of practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and outdoor gigs, so the G string stays stable from the first lesson through the final concert.