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D’Addario Helicore Viola Single A String, Long Scale, Heavy Tension A String Heavy Tension

(13 customer reviews)

$23.78

Long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm)
Heavy tension
Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
Versatile string that works well for a wide variety of playing styles and instruments
All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

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Sized to fit long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm), these heavy tension strings will allow for greater projection and volume potential. This A string is aluminum wound. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion.

Weight 0.24 lbs
Dimensions 5.4 × 2.6 × 0.03 in

13 reviews for D’Addario Helicore Viola Single A String, Long Scale, Heavy Tension A String Heavy Tension

  1. Emily in Colorado –

    This E string is just what I needed. My daughter is four and beginning a Suzuki violin program. I needed a violin in order to play with her as she learns. Being a viola player, I already had a viola and didn’t want to have to pay for a violin rental every month. I didn’t even know if an E string for a viola existed. A quick Amazon search, and I found this. I went ahead and ordered it. I was a little worried, as my viola is a 15 1/8″ size, that this would be too big. So far, it’s just fine! I bought the high tension since I knew I would be having it at a high tension to fit my viola. The sound is good! It’s quite rich on my viola and sounds even better than I would have imagined.Read more

  2. Someone –

    These strings are simply amazing. Note that this string is the violin’s E string, made long enough for a viola. If you’ve a 5-string viola, you’ll need one of these in addition to the standard CGDA viola strings (it’s not included with the helicore viola string set). You WILL need a parchment or other similar bridge sleeve for this string, as it is fine enough (and tension on a 5-string high enough) that it will cut down into your bridge otherwise over time (I observed this on a maple bridge).Read more

  3. Jesse Calcat –

    If you’re the kind of oddball like me who has a 5-string viola (NOT a violin with a C string – I’m talking an instrument with a viola-sized body but with a fifth string tuned to the E of the violin), this is one of your very few choices. I’m usually not a big fan of Helicore strings, but this E does the job very well. It is strong and mellow sounding and does not stick out too obnoxiously from the tone color of the A strings. This high tension version delivers extra power.Read more

  4. Lise K. Sorensen –

    I re-string my viola once per year (whether it needs it or not 🙂 ). The Helicores provide consistent sound and, for the most part , require very little tuning once they are stretched , which takes half a day.Read more

  5. earthdust –

    My son insists on this specific brand of viola strings. They do sound much better than the value brand that our local stores carry.Read more

  6. JennyBFan –

    These are much better strings than normally come on a student instrument. Sound quality is better with the Helicore center. Would buy these again for student use.Read more

  7. Eric Foster –

    These are good strings at a reasonable price. Tuning is very stable, the sound is very articulate, which I think compliments the viola very well. Update: I’ve been playing viola for several additional years and since played many brands of strings. And these are still very good strings … and preferred for instruments into the upper middle range in price by a well-known luthier in north-central Pa. Another advantage is that they are relatively low-tension. They are simply very comfortable to play.Read more

  8. Norman –

    I am very disappointed with this A string… It came damaged, I didnt notice until my teacher was helping me put it on my viola and we noticed a massive hemorrhage in the string. My teacher said I would not be able to use it, it would cut my finger if I played or break very quickly.Read more

  9. mrs f l gascoyne –

    Within two weeks of being fitted the C string broke. These strings are awful and not worth £48. Could not give less that one star due to system. Do not buy.Read more

  10. Mordengaard –

    Made my viola sound awesome!Read more

  11. patacake –

    works and sounds okRead more

  12. Klaus Lotz –

    Ich hatte einige Sätze ausprobiert ( tonica, passione, thomastik ). Dieser Satz ist schon etwas besonderes, die Ansprache ist absolut top. Die Spannung oder Stärke ist sehr fein, die Feinstimmhalter kommen da voll zur Geltung. Der Ton ist eher warm und intensiv und sehr gut abgestimmt. Mein Favorit …Read more

  13. A –

    Disappointed with sound of this string- very metally bright like a cheaper string. I will not be using this.Read more

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