--- product_id: 6551762 title: "Helicore Violin 5-String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension" brand: "d'addario" price: "1966 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6551762-helicore-violin-5-string-set-4-4-scale-medium-tension store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # 4/4 scale, 13in playing length Multi-stranded steel core for pitch stability Sealed corrosion-resistant pouch Helicore Violin 5-String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** 1966 DH **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your 5-string game with Helicore β€” where precision meets power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Helicore Violin 5-String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** 1966 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6551762-helicore-violin-5-string-set-4-4-scale-medium-tension) ## Best For - d'addario enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted d'addario brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Corrosion-Resistant Packaging:** Innovative sealed pouches protect strings from environmental damage, keeping your sound fresh and reliable. - β€’ **Versatile Tone for Every Style:** Delivers a clear, warm tone with quick bow responseβ€”ideal for both acoustic and amplified performances. - β€’ **Unmatched Durability & Longevity:** Engineered with premium multi-stranded steel core and medium tension for consistent tone and extended string life. - β€’ **Precision Fit for Full-Size Violins:** Optimized 4/4 scale with a 13-inch playing length ensures perfect tension and playability for serious players. - β€’ **Made in the USA with Cutting-Edge Tech:** Crafted using proprietary digital machinery for industry-leading quality and pitch stability, set after set. ## Overview D'Addario Helicore Violin 5-String Set is a professional-grade medium tension string set designed for 4/4 violins with a 13-inch playing length. Featuring a multi-stranded steel core for superior playability and pitch stability, these strings deliver a clear, warm tone with quick bow response. Packaged in corrosion-resistant sealed pouches and manufactured in the USA with advanced digital technology, Helicore strings offer exceptional durability and consistent performance for both acoustic and amplified violinists. ## Description Product Description Helicore violin strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, making for optimum playability and producing a clear, warm tone. The smaller string diameter provides quick bow response. Excellent for use either amplified or acoustic, they have outstanding pitch stability and longevity. The 1/8 scale strings are gauged specifically for 1/8 size violin with a playing length of 9 1/2 inches (241mm). 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 HE310-5 (five string) set includes a properly sized and gauged low C string for violins designed to use five strings. The E string included with the HE310-5 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 cello 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. Review: Very nice strings - User: Classically trained violinist - over 30 years professionally 1st 5 string violin I've owned - an electric silent type with bridge pickup Recently put a set of Helicore's on my traditional violin. Last 2 sets of strings prior to the Helicores: Dominant G, D, A, Pirastro Olive Gold E Overall view: I like them. I'd recommend them. First is my initial review of the 4 string set, followed by specifics to the 5 string set -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My 5 string came with VERY BAD steel-core who-the-heck-knows-where-they-came-from strings. I could pull the C-string WAY out of tune just by bowing long, semi-aggressive strokes. Even though I tuned them to pitch (like I had to all the frickin time regardless of how much I played it) I could still over play them. I was starting to wonder if it was an inherent characteristic of a 5-string itself or if was just bad strings. The answer: Bad Strings. Helicores are the opposite of VERY BAD steel core strings. These Helicores strings are very stable. Of course, being new, the strings will stretch, but these did not lose crazy amounts of pitch. I noticed when restringing that the strings felt more taunt than those I was replacing. I don't care for playing an out of tune instrument at any time, practicing or performing, so I check often - strings relative to each other or if I have a more time, relative to a tuner. Towards the end of a pretty intense 2 hour practice/check-the-new-strings-out practice session I didn't have to retune any more. Noticed while wiping down the instrument before I put it up, that they were still in tune. When I play them they feel flexible but don't have any false tones. Pizzacato is crisp and doesn't have any of that 'wang' - kind of sharp-to-neutral pitch change. Electrified through the bridge pickup these strings have very nice characteristics - smooth and rich when you ask for it and aggressive and vibrant when you dig for it. Definitely recommend giving these a try. Review: Excellent, durable, high quality strings. - I am a professional concert violinist that also crosses over into rock violin. I was looking for a string that gives me a quality sound that projects but that ALSO is durable. THIS IS THAT STRING! Finally. I use these strings on all of my 4 and 5 string violins including my fine old Italian classical violin. Yes, the Evah Pirazzi strings sound a shade better on my old violin, but at what price? They don't last that long. They break and unravel easily. And they cost more. My suggestion is if you are trying to get that most special, amazing of violin sounds that you spend more time practicing and less time dealing with non-durable strings. That's my two cents. Find me at adam violin dot com if you have any other questions. ## Features - 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 HE310-5 (five string) set includes a properly sized and gauged low C string for violins designed to use five strings. The E string included with the HE310-5 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 cello 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, environmentally friendly 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. - 4/4 scale violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm) - Medium tension - Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone - Quick bow response and optimal playability - All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002FVG9D4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,284 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Violin Strings | | Body Material Type | Steel | | Brand | D'Addario | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | Uncoated | | Color | Clear | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954927929 | | Included Components | 5 strings | | Instrument | Cello, Violin | | Item Type Name | Violin Strings | | Item Weight | 9.07 g | | Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | HE310-5 4/4M | | Material Type | Steel | | Model Name | HE310-5 4/4M | | Model Number | HE310-5 4/4M | | Recommended Uses For Product | Viola, Violin | | Set Name | Helicore Violin 5-String Set | | Sound Profile | Warm and Clear | | String Gauge | Medium | | String Material Type | Silk & Steel | | UPC | 019954927929 | | Unit Count | 5.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Color:** Clear - **Instrument:** Cello, Violin - **String Gauge:** Medium - **String Material Type:** Silk & Steel ## Images ![Helicore Violin 5-String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KvUHy+eBL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice strings *by F***E on July 3, 2012* User: Classically trained violinist - over 30 years professionally 1st 5 string violin I've owned - an electric silent type with bridge pickup Recently put a set of Helicore's on my traditional violin. Last 2 sets of strings prior to the Helicores: Dominant G, D, A, Pirastro Olive Gold E Overall view: I like them. I'd recommend them. First is my initial review of the 4 string set, followed by specifics to the 5 string set -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My 5 string came with VERY BAD steel-core who-the-heck-knows-where-they-came-from strings. I could pull the C-string WAY out of tune just by bowing long, semi-aggressive strokes. Even though I tuned them to pitch (like I had to all the frickin time regardless of how much I played it) I could still over play them. I was starting to wonder if it was an inherent characteristic of a 5-string itself or if was just bad strings. The answer: Bad Strings. Helicores are the opposite of VERY BAD steel core strings. These Helicores strings are very stable. Of course, being new, the strings will stretch, but these did not lose crazy amounts of pitch. I noticed when restringing that the strings felt more taunt than those I was replacing. I don't care for playing an out of tune instrument at any time, practicing or performing, so I check often - strings relative to each other or if I have a more time, relative to a tuner. Towards the end of a pretty intense 2 hour practice/check-the-new-strings-out practice session I didn't have to retune any more. Noticed while wiping down the instrument before I put it up, that they were still in tune. When I play them they feel flexible but don't have any false tones. Pizzacato is crisp and doesn't have any of that 'wang' - kind of sharp-to-neutral pitch change. Electrified through the bridge pickup these strings have very nice characteristics - smooth and rich when you ask for it and aggressive and vibrant when you dig for it. Definitely recommend giving these a try. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, durable, high quality strings. *by A***F on December 2, 2013* I am a professional concert violinist that also crosses over into rock violin. I was looking for a string that gives me a quality sound that projects but that ALSO is durable. THIS IS THAT STRING! Finally. I use these strings on all of my 4 and 5 string violins including my fine old Italian classical violin. Yes, the Evah Pirazzi strings sound a shade better on my old violin, but at what price? They don't last that long. They break and unravel easily. And they cost more. My suggestion is if you are trying to get that most special, amazing of violin sounds that you spend more time practicing and less time dealing with non-durable strings. That's my two cents. Find me at adam violin dot com if you have any other questions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good. Solved my bow slipping problems *by T***Y on February 25, 2019* I tend to be cheap and lazy and so I hadn't changed strings in a long time and my bow was no longer gripping the strings. Even a couple new bows I bought. These strings solved the problem. They also feel and sound great. I'm very happy again. Update 11-6-19 Still happy with my strings. Just replacing them now and wanted to add that I'm using them on the Official new Ted The Fiddler Firecracker model acoustic 5 string violin made by Delescluse Custom Guitars and Violins in Barto, PA. I have a Barcus Berry pickup. The kind that screws onto the Bridge so I can remove it if I ever have to. I play through a Sansamp acoustic guitar pre-amp and it sounds Great! I often play acoustic too, but the pickup does act like a mute, so it's probably louder without the pickup, but still even with that these strings sound great amplified or not. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Helicore Violin 5-String Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension - Thomastik-Infeld 135B Dominant Strings Set 4/4 with Steel E Ball - Corrosion Resistant Violin E String with Aluminum Wound Ball End - Flexible Violin Strings with Easy Modulation for a Rich Tone - D'Addario NS Electric Violin Single Low C String, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6551762-helicore-violin-5-string-set-4-4-scale-medium-tension](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6551762-helicore-violin-5-string-set-4-4-scale-medium-tension) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*