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Which Thomastik string should I buy for my viola or cello?

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Choose the Thomastik string that matches your instrument, the note you’re replacing and the required size and tension. These options include a light-tension viola G and two different cello strings, so they aren’t interchangeable.

For a viola G replacement, the Thomastik Spirocore Viola G String listed here is chrome wound, 4/4 size and light tension. Check that those details match your instrument and current setup before ordering.

For cello, the Dominant Cello D String is a 4/4-size, medium-tension option. The Dominant Pro Cello C String is also listed as 4/4, but its tension isn’t specified in the supplied details—check that before buying if you need a particular tension.

The practical starting point is the string you actually need, rather than the range name. These listings alone don’t establish differences in tone, feel or lifespan; if you’re changing tension or trying a different setup, ask your teacher or repairer for guidance.

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This answer is based on MyGear's own catalogue, price and list data on these pages:

  1. Thomastik Thomastik Spirocore Viola G String Chrome Wound 4/4 Size Light — prices and offers
  2. Thomastik Thomastik Dominant Cello D String 4/4 Size Medium — prices and offers
  3. Thomastik Thomastik Dominant Pro Cello C String 4/4 — prices and offers

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