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RONDO® for viola

  • Wide dynamic range
  • Beautiful, warm sound
  • Quick bow response
  • Prominent projection and modulation capacity

Strings that can be played effortlessly and feature outstanding tuning stability are the optimal tool for long concerts with several encores. RONDO® for viola NO.RO200 offers exactly this, making it the ideal choice for professional musicians. Alongside a clear, warm sound, the set is powerful with a strong projection and modulation capacity.

RONDO® for viola NO.RO200 – an overview of the highlights:

  • Wide dynamic range: from ppp to ff
  • Prominent projection and modulation capacity
  • Clear, warm and full sound with pronounced overtones
  • Effortlessly playable for chamber and orchestra musicians as well as soloists
  • Broad, warm sound on the lower strings, focus and brilliance on the upper strings
  • Excellent corrosion resistance and long tonal and mechanical lifespan
  • Good bow response

 

ALTERNATIVE STRING PARTNER FOR RONDO® VIOLA?

RONDO® viola strings combine very nicely with PETER INFELD® strings.

PETER INFELD® NO.PI21 + NO.PI22A
with RONDO® NO.RO23 + NO.RO24

This combination enhances the set’s voluminous, broad character and tonal warmth.

 

RONDO® NO.RO21 + NO.RO22
with PETER INFELD® NO.PI23 + NO.PI24

This combination enhances the set’s focused sound and direct bow response.

The A-string NO.RO21 has a warm sound foundation with brilliant overtones. It also features a fast bow response and a great modulation capacity. Due to its pronounced overtones, it harmonizes beautifully with the D-string, making it more brilliant. 

Tension measurement based on vibrating string length of 37.0 cm | 14.6"

Technical Details:

The tonal character of the D-string NO.RO22 is ideally adjusted to A and G, thus creating a smooth transition to both of these adjacent strings.

Tension measurement based on vibrating string length of 37.0 cm | 14.6"

Technical Details:

The G-string NO.RO23 has a warm sound foundation with sufficient overtones so as to ensure an optimum balance to D and C. An added bonus is its high corrosion resistance and long lifespan.

Tension measurement based on vibrating string length of 37.0 cm | 14.6"

Technical Details:

The C-string NO.RO24 is powerful, warm, broad and possesses a sonorous sound foundation.

Tension measurement based on vibrating string length of 37.0 cm | 14.6"

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