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D'Addario

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The D'Addario Viola E String is designed to change the range on a 16" viola or as a replacement string on a Bellafina Violina. They offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions.
D'Addario Helicore Viola E String 16 in. Plus Medium

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  • Light tension: 20.4 lbs.
  • Medium tension: 22.4 lbs.
  • Heavy tension: 25 lbs.

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  • Beautiful sound! I now have the best of both worlds!

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    submitted3 years ago

    byCarl

    fromBath Michigan

    Love the sound of the Viola but miss the high pitches you get from the E string of the violin. When I saw that Helicore makes an E string for the Viola, I bought it immediately to try it out. I removed the C string. Switched all the strings to the left and put the Helicore Viola E String and tuned the Viola G D A E. Talk about a beautiful sound! It has the warm deep sound of the Viola and you get the higher pitch sound that you get from E string of the violin. Now I have the best of both worlds!

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