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D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Size Violin Strings Set with Plain Steel E String - H310 4/4M - Full Set - Medium Tension

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Style: Medium


Size: Full Set


Features

  • VERSATILE STRINGS Designed for optimum playability, DAddarios Helicore violin strings are one of the most versatile stranded-steel core strings available. Helicore strings suit many playing styles, levels and instruments.
  • STRANDED STEEL CORE Helicore violin strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, giving them great playability and a clear, warm tone. Smaller string diameter provides quick bow response while quality materials and workmanship create pitch stability and longevity.
  • FOR 4/4 SCALE VIOLIN Scaled to fit a 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. The E string included with the H310 set is a plain steel E (tin-plated high-carbon steel) with no winding.
  • BUILT TO LAST Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Helicore strings have unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion.
  • MADE IN THE USA DAddario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting strings. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.

Description

Designed for optimum playability, D’Addario’s Helicore violin strings are one of the most versatile stranded-steel core strings available. Used by professionals and students, Helicore strings suit many playing styles, levels and instruments. They are often preferred by alternative-style and electric instrument players. D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting strings. Helicore violin strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, giving them great playability and a clear, warm tone. The smaller string diameter provides quick bow response while the quality of materials and workmanship craft a string with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Helicore strings have unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Scaled to fit a 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. The E string included with the H310 set is a plain steel E (tin-plated high-carbon steel) with no winding. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. Since 1905, D’Addario has been providing artists and players with the tools they need to perform their magic. As musicians ourselves, we have the unique ability to engineer products that inspire other musicians. The D’Addario family’s vision, creativity, passion and tradition have made us the world’s largest musical instrument string manufacturer. We put our family’s heart, soul and love for making music into every string and instrument accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance. From the Manufacturer Scaled to fit 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. The E string included with the H310 set is a plain steel E (tin- plated high-carbon steel) with no winding. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. 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. D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Plain Steel


Instrument: Violin


String Material Type: Silk & Steel


Item Weight: 0.529 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.8 x 4.3 inches


Item model number: H310 4/4M


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 7, 2005


Color Name: Plain Steel


String Gauge: Medium


String Material: Silk & Steel


Number of Strings: 4


Size: Full Set


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  • Great for fiddling
Style: Medium Size: Full Set-Wound E
Helicores are favorites for fiddle players. I've tried Helicores, Dominants, and Pirastro Tonicas. On my fiddle, the Dominants (the most expensive of the three) were simple, LOUD, one-dimensional, boring-sounding, and unraveled at the ball four weeks in. Comparatively, the Helicores when new had a wonderful, complex tone/sound (as well as having plenty of volume), perfect for my instrument. I feel like I have a lot of range from soft/quiet playing to loud, and a range of clear to gritty sounds depending on how I bow. What is that called - more dynamic? - when compared to the Dominants. Very responsive for fast playing. With bowed triplets I can get that nice chop-a-kah sound whenever I want to. And, they stay in tune wonderfully. I haven't had to touch the tuning pegs since putting them in - I've just moved the fine tuners a few turns. Now that my Helicores are 3 months old, though, they are getting a little muddy. Time to replace them! Of course, your milage on any set of strings will depend very strongly on your instrument and your playing style. Note that there are two sets of Helicore mediums, and this particular set has a wrapped E string (as opposed to a solid steel E string). When this wrapped E is brand new, it is fantastic. It is bright enough, but not as much as the solid varieties. This would be an excellent choice if you have a fiddle where a solid steel E string is too harsh. It also is nice for avoiding squeaking (read: easier to play for beginners). After a few months of heavy playing, however, the wrapped E gets a bit quiet and muddy. And then the wrapping breaks and unwinds under your fingers. That is perfectly normal and will happen with any wrapped string eventually. Just note that it happens more quickly with wrapped E strings because they are smaller and more delicate. I have since gone back to the set with the solid steel E string. Mine lasted 3 months with an average of 2-3 hours per day of playing. Also note that, at jams, I will often strum my fiddle like a mandolin, which will wear on your strings more quickly than just bowing. Note that all the Helicore strings are much thinner than nylon-core strings, which can be a small adjustment for your fingers to get used to, but it does not have any disadvantages. Other than possible issues with the strings sinking into your bridge, if you have a cheap bridge or if you get it wet (rain). This can be avoided with a drop of super glue where the A and E strings sit on the bridge. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013 by Jeff

  • Solid strings !
Style: Medium Size: Single-Aluminum Wound E
Great fiddle strings ! Excellent response. Solid tone. Also prefer a wound E string that is in this set.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023 by Sammyd

  • Powerful sound
Style: Heavy Size: Single-E
This heavy gauge steel string is thin but provides a strong sound. My previous string (Helicore E medium plain steel) sounded weak relative to the other 3 Helicore medium strings on my violin. I will keep buying this string for my E.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023 by rdjay

  • Nice strings
User: Classically trained violinist - over 30 years professionally I have played them in about 5 hours now, 2 separate locations. Last 2 sets of strings: Dominant G, D, A, Pirastro Olive Gold E Overall view: I like them. I'd recommend them. I was kind of wary since mostly every review I read pertained to 'bluegrass' fiddle and was concerned that the sound would be 'bright' especially since I like a darker tone. But, I did read some reviews that said they were the darkest steel strings they'd ever played. Strung them up at home - a nice even-tempered environment. I didn't lose pitch constantly, maybe a little less than when comparing them to synthetic strings. Played them pretty aggressively at first trying eek out their limitations. Nice round tone when you want it. Could dig out some intense vibes as needed. Checked tuning often and after the 30 mins or so didn't have to keep re-tuning. Went to a 2 hour rehearsal the next day in a poorly air-condition room. Lost about a 1/4 tone in the first 20 mins. Re-tuned once more and then didn't have to re-tune any more than usual. After rehearsal I told one of my friends what I was playing and he squinched up his nose when I told him they were steel-core strings. "Aren't they too bright?" I told him I didn't think so, but asked him what he thought and ran the violin through a range of styles. He said "it sounds more articulated" I think the tone and volume is even across the strings. I can make the D string sound a little brighter than the others when I really go after 'that' sound, but otherwise they are even. I like the E string. It has a nice round tone all the time, even compared to the Olive Gold E that I chose to play because I hate an E that shrieks. Not talking about whistling, I'm talking about an E string that has harsh overtones when played hard. The strings are soft under finger. Flexible but not flabby. The E is particularly soft feeling. I'm thinking that when it is time to replace the strings again I'll try the Helicores again, but I might choose stark instead of medium gauge. Not that I need more volume, I get plenty of that, but just to see if I'd prefer a little more resistance under finger. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2012 by FrankAndCate

  • A really good all purpose string...
Style: Medium Size: Full Set-Wound E
While it may be true that an instrument will choose the strings that make it sound best, and while it is true that string choice can also reflect playability and personal preference, the hardest question to answer is sometimes, "Where do I start?" The helicore will provide you with a really nice baseline if you plan on comparing a variety of string types. It's a really nice, high quality, all-purpose string and the set already includes an aluminum wound E string, which is also sold separately for those who have issues with whistling. If you find that your instrument needs more of this or that, then you can choose a different string set accordingly. Chances are pretty good that you'll be really happy with these strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013 by Jason W Morrison

  • Greatest Strings that Hold Their Pitch
Style: Medium Size: Single-A
Strings arrived as promised in excellent condition. I love using these on my violin, because I can install them quickly, and I know that they will hold their pitch. The set is a great value for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023 by Alan U

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