Kaplan Forza Viola Strings, SET
By D'Addario
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Purchase options
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Medium scale, (15"-16" body)
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£106.09 | |
| Short scale, (14"-15" body) | £109.31 | |
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Long scale, (16"+ body)
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£127.00 | |
| Long scale, Light Tension (16+ body) | ||
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Long scale, Heavy Tension (16+ body)
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£109.31 |
Description
The Forza viola set is aimed at the most discerning professional musician. These strings offer the beauty, depth of sound and bow to string response which has become characteristic to the Kaplan line.
Experience the unprecedented range of clarity & warmth across all registers with these versatile strings, affording the top-level player the best control & expression for their instrument.
For all violas in medium, short & long scale with medium or high tension strings. Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone. Versatile string that works well for a wide variety of playing styles and instruments.
For violas up to 16.5" back.
Specifications
- Medium scale - 15-16" back with a playing scale of 36-37cm (14")
- Short scale - 14-15" back with a playing scale of 33cm (13")
- Long scale - 16-16.5" back with a playing scale of 38cm (15")
- Ideal for professionals
- Made in USA
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Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
Warmth and power in short scale
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found the following review helpful
Pros: These strings are one of the very few that are made specifically in a short scale. My 15" viola has a playing length of only 33.5cm, so that most viola strings do not suit it very well. I was initially apprehensive of using metal strings, but these are not brash at all. They are warm and full, forceful without being aggressive. Being higher tension than the strings I am used to, they are harder to play, which is forcing me to improve my bow technique!
Cons: They don't seem to speak very well when muted, or in pp. Then again, maybe I need to improve my technique, or try a different type of mute.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Mellow (but not C string). Great customer service.
Pros: Mellow tone, not too strident. Settled very quickly after fitting, and tuning remains stable.
Cons: The C string. Fuzzy, unpleasant tone. I had to replace it with an old string I had in my case. I'd have liked more helpful size guidance, too. The sizes offered were 14"-15" body, 15"-16" , and 16" +. My viola is exactly 16" long, so I had to guess whether to go for medium or long strings.
Other: When the set arrived, the D string was obviously faulty. I sent a photo; return envelope with postage, label and replacement string arrived by return of post, with a friendly and courteous note.
Keen Amateur
All Metal Beauties
Pros: Lovely strings that produce a strong warm sound, expressive and very responsive even with fast bowing, nothing harsh; even the A is sweet!. This set replaces Obligato strings that I have happily used for the last few years, but the new ones make my viola sound better than ever and make me feel a better player!!
Cons: Nothing really - yes they are expensive but no more so than the Obligatos.
Other: The Pirastro Obligato rosin I had been using did not give a good response and clean well-defined notes, so I've had to change to the Goldflex rosin which works a treat ( I assume this is due to the heavier all metal strings).
