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| I'm looking for a source that sells F-Strings made to about 13 inch length (a full size violin), for a 6-string electric I recently got. The F that came with it has a very low tension, and the pitch isn't easily stable. I don't even see an F for a 5-string viola, and I thought I'd at least see that.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Pioden 
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| | Don't you just love experimental instruments? I have a 5-string 16" viola and I'm having trouble finding an E-string for it. I took my instrument to a luthier and she used a guitar string as a temporary E-string until I find something better. I'd suggest you go to a luthier and see what they can do for you. Have fun experimenting!  Someday the world will be more open to us experimental fiddlers. Perhaps we'll end up being the leaders of a musical revolution! 
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| | Hi There Is A Possible Solution For You At Wood Violins {Makers Of The Famous 7-String Viper!} Go To MarkWoodMusic.com Click On Store, And Scroll Down Past The T-Shirts and CD's There Is A F-String For A Viper Violin, Which Should Be Full Size In Comparison With A Regular Violin. Maybe This String Will Work For You. It's About $30.00 Good Luck, I Hope It Helps! 
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| | A few Years back I converted a 4 string 16" Viola to a 5 string with an E. There was so much tension on it, that the neck cracked loose at the body. Later I found that most 5 strings Violas have a low F string (A,D,G,C,F). I love the sound of the low C string on my five string Violin, sometimes I use it to mimic Cello parts in recordings. The Viola was a loss, and I have not found an interest in getting another. Good luck to you
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