Celtic Fiddler Home PERLON EXTRA-LONG-SCALE VIOLA STRINGS (for 17-inch viola) $21.95/set When I got my 17-inch viola, I was greatly dismayed that it was actually harder to find good extra-long-scale viola strings than it was to find the viola! After months of looking and sticker-shock ($55+ for a set of all metal strings?!?!?), I finally found a reasonably-priced set of perlon strings, which I am now offering to other players for less than the price of all-metal ELS viola strings. Most string players prefer to change strings at least twice a year, depending on how much practice and performance they do.

Set of 4 (C,G,D,A) medium-tension Perlon-core Extra-Long Scale (17") viola strings. Perlon (a trade name for Nylon-6) is a soft yet strong synthetic fiber which gives the string the rich and mellow sound of gut, but with much better durability and less sensitivity to changes in humidity. (As far as I have been able to determine, you just can't get extra-long-scale viola strings in gut, anyway) These strings will fit up to a 17.5-inch viola. All four strings have a 'ball' end.

Shipping for this item is only $2.00 I combine shipping on multiple orders. No matter how many items you buy, shipping will be charged only for the item with the highest shipping charge. For example, if you purchase four items with a shipping charge of $2 each, and 3 items with a shipping charge of $3 each, your total shipping charge will be $3. I do not try to make a profit on shipping, nor do I falsely invert prices and shipping in an attempt to mislead buyers.

Perlon strings take about 24 hours to "settle in" after installation. Do not over-tighten to try to compensate; you may cause them to break. Sorry, I do not have any all-metal strings for viola larger than 16". Please see my other listings for other musical instruments and accessories. Howard Lee Harkness Violinist and Teacher Pro-Count, Inc. 3000 Custer Rd, #270 MS 353 Plano, TX 75075 214 269-1171

I am on vacation until Memorial Day. Orders placed at this time will not be shipped until May 27th.

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