D'Addario Helicore Violin Strings, SET

By D'Addario

Price:
from £52.49 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Full size, Medium tension, (Plain steel E)
1 in stock
£52.49
3/4 size
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£52.49
1/2 size
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£52.49
1/4 size
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£52.49
1/8 size
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£52.49
1/16 size
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£52.49
Full size, Medium tension (Alum Wound E)
1 in stock
£57.28
Violin 5-String Set, 4/4, Medium Tension (plain steel E)
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£82.98

* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

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Description

Multi stranded steel core strings. Medium tension.

Helicore violin strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, resulting in optimal playability while producing a clear, warm tone. The smaller string diameter provides quick bow response. Premium quality materials combined with skilled workmanship produces strings known for excellent pitch stability and longevity.

Very popular string, particularly suited to electric instruments and those who prefer the bright, quick tone of metal strings.

Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.

Specifications

  • Plain steel E
  • Aluminium wound A
  • Titanium wound D
  • Silver wound G, (4/4)
  • Nickelwound G (Fractional sizes)
  • Made in USA
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London, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Long lasting steel strings with a warm tone
12 out of 12 found the following review helpful

Pros: I was pleasantly surprised by these steel strings. They had a lovely warm tone but were simultaneously clear and focused, and they felt very smooth under the fingers. They were easy to set up and lasted a long time, and rarely went out of tune. Very reasonably priced for what they are. Brilliant for pizzicato, too, with a nice ringing sound.

Cons: Due to the small diameter and, they were slightly more brittle-sounding and, being steel, were also more one-dimensional in comparison to other strings. The D was initially a little more nasal than the other strings in the set, but this gradually subsided.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Value-for-money strings
4 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Responsive - settled down quickly.

Cons: Nothing.

Other: Very happy with them at the moment - time will tell!

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Thirsk, United Kingdom

Beginner

the same thing for a lot less
4 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Got these for my son (grade 6 violin) as they were recommended by his teacher and a lot cheaper than we had been paying. Although he was suspicious because they didn't come in the usual 'card' packaging (he's 11 years old) they were absolutely fine and exactly what he's been using. Thanks a lot.

Cons: I'm all for less packaging but my son was suspicious!

Other: Will use stringzone again and my son has told his cousins to use thestringzone too.

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Bridport, United Kingdom

Beginner

I will continue to use these strings
5 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: Stay in tune well over a long period of playing. Good clear strong tone.

Cons: E string is a bit sharp on ones fingers

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Cheshire, United Kingdom

Professional

good value hard wearing strings.
5 out of 7 found the following review helpful

Pros: Nice toned, long lasting and keep pitch well. Work well with my 'session' fiddle to give clear but not overly hard tone over whole range even after a long period of use. Good value.

Cons: The strings don't suit every instrument - one of my fiddles has a rich bass end but less top, and these strings don't work with it.

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Norwich, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Folk Fiddle Strings
4 out of 5 found the following review helpful

Pros: fabulous strings for the folk fiddler - lots of bite - far less mellow than dominants but still have a richness. I use a Skyeinbow pickup and they do sound great.

Cons: A strings tend to lose their coating first. I tend top replace my strings every 3 months to keep them fresh, but I do play most days,

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Hull, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Reliable strings for electric fiddles
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Great strings for electric fiddles producing a smooth tone that the electronics can do exciting things with. We'll balanced and fast reaction to the bow.

Cons: I don't like them on acoustic instruments.

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HASTINGS, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

HELICORE STRINGS
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: stay in tune very quickly.have good tone for a steel string.very responsive.

Cons: nothing.

Other: fast delivery.

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Forfar, United Kingdom

Professional

Best price. Great strings. Quick delivery.
4 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: Best price. Great strings. Quick delivery. What more could you ask? The best all-rounder string set on the market.

Cons: No cons

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Great Strings-Great Price
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Excellent strings stable and virtually no break in period--best price on the Internet

Cons: None

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