Best Nickel Viola Strings in 2026

EDUCATOR’S CHOICE – Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, D’Addario’s Prelude violin strings are the educator’s preferred choice for student strings. Due to their unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability, they are ideal for both new and experienced student violinists.

SOLID STEEL CORE – Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core for maximum durability and warmest sound. Available in both full and fractional sizes, the Prelude line has an option for any age student.

MADE TO LAST – With its solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the strings wear well and can stand up to a student player’s usage.

Full Set includes All Ball-End Chromesteel/Steel A , Silver/Synthetic D, Silver/Synthetic G, Tungsten-Silver/Synthetic C

up to 16.5" Viola

Medium Gauge

<p>Sized to fit medium-scale viola (body length 15-15 3/4 inches) with a playing length of 14 1/8 inches (360mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. </p><p>Helicore viola strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, resulting in optimal playability while producing a clear, warm tone. The smaller string diameter provides quick bow response. Premium quality materials combined with skilled workmanship produces strings known for excellent pitch stability and longevity. </p><p>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.<p>

Medium-scale viola (body length 15-15 3/4 inches) with a playing length of 14 1/8 inches (360mm)

Medium tension

Solid steel core

Ideal for students

Made in the USA

Proper size: the violin string measures approx. 0.26 mm/ 0.01 inch, 0.36 mm/ 0.014 inch, 0.5 mm/ 0.021 inch, 0.73 mm/ 0.028 inch respectively, and it's length is about 56 cm/ 22 inch, providing you with more options

Mellow tones: these 4/4 violin universal strings can create mellow tones and rich sounds; What's more, the E string is harmoniously blended with the G and D strings, which makes the sound vivid and sweet; With the soft and vibrant tone, clear and bright sound, you'll enjoy playing the violin more

Reliable material: these universal full set violin strings are made of steel core with reliable material plated ball end, which are not easy to break or deform, light in weight, easy to apply, can serve you for a long time, adding a lot of fun to your life

【2 FULL SETS VIOLA STRINGS:】 Come with 2 full sets of viola strings, A-1st & D-2nd & G-3rd & C-4th for each set.

【HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS:】With high quality steel core, nickel chromium wound, nickel-plated ball end, they are durable.

【WELL MANUFACTURED:】These viola strings are manufactured with the most stringent quality control, the manufactory have more than 15-years experiences for musical instruments.

Developed and produced in Vienna, Austria since 1918

100% constant quality

absolutely reliable at every performance

Note:This pack contains 1 string

Made with a highly flexible, multi-strand synthetic core

Provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity

🎻 QUICK RESPONSIVE TONE - MIVI PEAK viola strings are engineered to produce a brilliant warm and clear tone, designed for quick response made easy on the bows. The timbre is lively and rotund, the pitch is stable, resulting in excellent playability.

🎻 PREMIUM MATERIAL - Our PEAK viola strings are specially designed for viola players in mind. The strings A, D, G, & C are made of synthetic core with silver and aluminum wound offering balanced strength and flexibility.

🎻 SEALED PROTECTION - The full viola strings replacement set comes individually packed and sealed to ensure the high standards of quality. Each string is separately wrapped to prevent unwanted friction or oxidation.

Full Set includes All Ball-End Steel winding/Aluminum core A, Alumuminum winding/Synthetic core D, Silver winding/Synthetic core G, Tungsten-silver winding/Synthetic core C

for up to 16.5" Viola

Medium Gauge

for up to 16.5 inch viola

Full Set includes Ball-End Aluminum Wound/Synthetic Core A, Ball-End Aluminum Wound/Synthetic Core D, Ball-End Silver Wound/Synthetic Core G, and Ball-End Silver Wound/Synthetic Core C

Medium guage

LARSEN Viola A

Ball End

Medium tension

A String

up to 16. 5" Viola

Medium Gauge

Steel Core

Fits 14“ 13.5” 13“ inch Size

Steel Core

Fits 13“ inch Size

G string

up to 16.5" Viola

Medium guage

Strings for practice, especially for violas beginners

Full string set includes: A-1st, D-2nd, G-3rd, C-4th

Made of steel core with Ni-Fe alloy winding, nickel-plated ball-end

Full set

Up to 16.5" viola

Medium Gauge

【2 Sets of Viola Strings】 With a playing length of 65cm/25.6in, it comes with two sets - eight viola strings in total - for viola instruments. Each complete set contains A-1st, D-2nd, G-3rd, and C-4th. They are in different thicknesses for different acoustic spectrums.

【Super Nickel-Plated Material】 They adopt selective material as steel core, nickel-chromium wound, and nickel-plated ball end. These four strings are featured in superior quality and high tenacity, so they are sturdy and durable.

【Good Splendid Sound】 The sound from the strings is loud and beautiful without any bloop. They can help improve the learners’ interest and help them practice in high spirits. You must love those excellent strings.

The four viola strings in one set are suitable for 14 "-16" violas, a good substitute for viola lovers.

The four viola strings in one set are suitable for 14 "-16" violas, a good substitute for viola lovers.

This product is made of high quality steel core, which offers excellent toughness and even tension.

Steel Core

Fits 16“ 15.5” 15“ inch Size