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Kaplan Strings
Performance-Grade Tone
Kaplan strings are engineered to meet the exacting standards of advanced and professional string players. Offering rich tone, fast response, and outstanding tuning stability, they’re the go-to choice for performers in high-pressure settings, from solo recitals to major orchestras.
Built For Expression
Kaplan strings are engineered for professional soloists and ensemble members who need consistency and control across a wide dynamic range. Their core construction and damping design support clean crisp articulation and a reliably warm tone, making them well suited for everything from soft lyrical passages to more aggressive playing styles.
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Clear, focused tone | Excellent for soloists and lead players |
| Fast, clean response | Immediate articulation under the bow |
| Warm tonal core | Works well for lyrical, expressive playing |
| Precision wound in New York | Reliable performance out of the box |
| Resists climate and temperature change | Holds tuning in any venue or rehearsal space |
Precision You Can Trust
Produced in our New York facility using advanced tension modeling and strict quality control, Kaplan strings are engineered for maximum consistency. Each set performs predictably out of the package—so you can focus on the music, not the setup.
Kaplan vs. The Rest
Not all strings are made the same. Here’s how Kaplan stands apart:
| Category | Kaplan | Other Strings |
|---|---|---|
| Response | Fast, articulate | Variable or sluggish |
| Tone | Warm, complex, controlled | Sometimes bright or harsh |
| Break-In Time | Short | Can take days |
| Consistency | High | Inconsistent from set to set |
| Made in USA | ✔️ | Often overseas |
The History: How Kaplan Got Its Name
In 1905, Ladislav Kaplan emigrated to the United States from Germany and opened a violin-making and repair shop in New York City. He made strings for harp and violin family instruments. This process was taken over and improved upon by New York based string company D'Addario. The original string recipe from Germany was modernized using a synthetic core, that mimics the rich tone of gut, but with modern pitch stability and durability. The result is a unique string that meets the exacting standards of a professional player but is suited the needs of the 21st cent mimics the rich tone of gut, but with modern pitch stability and durability. The result is a unique string that meets the exacting standards of an advanced player but one that is also suited needs and versatility of the 21st century musician.
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