cammymaxwellbass Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Hi there, I've got 2 sets of light tension Helicore orchestral strings. Original boxes but no individual sleeves. Both sets been on for roughly 6 months give or take, so plenty left in them. [s]£40[/s] £30 each plus a few quid posted, free postage if buying both. Any questions give me a shout, Cheers, Cameron "Designed primarily for orchestral musicians, Helicore Orchestral multi-stranded steel core strings provide exceptional bow response and offer an even tonal balance from string to string. Can be played pizzicato with full fundamental tone and warm harmonics." Edited March 21, 2017 by cammymaxwellbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 quick bump for price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marc S Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 How light is the tension on these strings? Are they well suited to pizz playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconCheese Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 They are rougly the same tension as Spiro weich, not good for pizz because of lack of sustain. You should look for the hybrid or pizz Helicores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi Marc S, I liked them for pizz, definitely very light tension similar to light spiros but less 'zingy'. It's a trade off, they don't have as much sustain, are thumpier and mellower but they are very nice under the bow. What they don't have is the long metallic sustain/ 'mwah' factor of some other pizz strings. What Baconcheese said is true, assuming that's what your looking for - so whatever floats your boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconCheese Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The Helicore Arco are better for pizz than any other arco string like the Flexocor or Belcanto. So they might be ok depending on what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 1 set on hold. I'd respectfully disagree with your last point Baconcheese, I personally really like Belcantos for pizz, but this stuff is so subjective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconCheese Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Ok... fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilliesbass Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Do you still have a set available? Like to try on my EUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi there yes I have both still, drop me a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 both sets still here, £30 each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammymaxwellbass Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 1 set gone, 1 set left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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