Tonica strings have a core made from nylon 

They produce a lively well-rounded sound, perfectly balanced across four strings 

Responding instantly to any bowing style, they reward both player and listener with an open and direct sound 

With substantially reduced background ‘hiss’, players can sustain a more even tone helping to achieve smoother string crossings

While giving positive feedback to your left hand, Tonica strings remain very essay to play upright into the highest positions 

Projection and brilliance have been upgraded However, this excess does not mean that the Tonica has lost its warmth 

Playing pianissimo has considerably improved 

All bow strokes are possible resulting in smooth crossings from one note to another 

Easy right hand articulation and tone attack 

Due to their medium string tension, Tonica strings are suitable for all instruments 

Insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity 

Viola: Standard vibrating length 37 cm ideal for full-size violas. The 40 cm and 43 cm vibrating lengths are for large pattern, long string length violas