I read a rave review of Helicore strings and gave them a try. The sound blew me away. They also survived my apartment temp and humidity shifts. My teacher LOVED them. Finally, I currently play a Fred Gayford carbon fiber five string Strad and it came with Helicore’s. In case you haven’t guessed. I’m totally hooked on these strings. I’d even use them on my Lewis and Clark cello but Luis is very specific about what strings he likes on his cello’s so I stick with his choices. Cello strings are too expensive to experiment with.
D'Addario Violin Helicore Aluminum Wound Heavy A 4/4 Size, H312-H
I read a rave review of Helicore strings and gave them a try. The sound blew me away. They also survived my apartment temp and humidity shifts. My teacher LOVED them. Finally, I currently play a Fred Gayford carbon fiber five string Strad and it came with Helicore’s. In case you haven’t guessed. I’m totally hooked on these strings. I’d even use them on my Lewis and Clark cello but Luis is very specific about what strings he likes on his cello’s so I stick with his choices. Cello strings are too expensive to experiment with.
NOTE |
DESCRIPTION |
DIAMETER INCHES |
TENSION LBS |
2nd A |
Aluminum Wound |
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13.6 |
Helicore
"Helicore strings are crafted with a multi-strand twisted steel core and wound with exotic metals like titanium (used here for the first time in bowed instrument strings). These innovative materials have enabled us to design strings with a very small diameter to provided extremely quick bow response. The application of damping resins under selected windings gives the Helicores a warm, rich sound, quite unlike steel strings of the past. The strings are subtle under the ear, yet carry great projection in large concert halls. Helicores stay in tune especially well due to their cores, and retain a very long playing life. They are available in complete sets or individually for violin, viola, cello and bass."