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Helicore Hybrid Upright Bass Strings (Single Strings) |
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Manufactured by:
D'Addario
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 D'Addario Helicore
As you've probably gathered from reading our string descriptions, the selection of string can make a profound difference in response, so D'Addario offers strings in three flavors: Orchestra, Hybrid, and Pizzicato.
 The Orchestra strings are very bowable, and are designed for less sustain, since orchestral players are not looking for the same level of sustain that a jazz pizzicato performer would want. However, they've got great thump power and enough sustain for many players that play a variety of styles.
The Hybrids are a purposeful compromise between Orchestral and Pizzicato strings. They have slightly more growl and sustain, not quite as bowable as the Orchestra set but still quite a nice compromise if you want a bit more grit and sustain than the Orchestral strings provide.
D'Addario also makes Helicore Pizzicato strings; they have the most sustain and growl in the Helicore family. Frankly, I feel that Helicore Pizz are D'Addario's version of the Thomastik Spirocores, so you may want to go for the orginals.
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- nice warm tone from steel strings
- Orchestral: bowable, smooth sound with thumpier pizz
- Hybrid: more sustain and a little growl for pizz, still bowable, the compromise string
- smooth feel
- average tension
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FAQs Associated With This Product
STRINGS: Changing Strings on your Upright Bass
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Helicore HYBRID Strings MEDIUM Set
D'Addario's Helicore strings - from the sustain and "growl" of the Pizzicato strings to the eminently bowable Orchestra strings (and in-between, with the Hybrids), there's something for everyone...
$99.00
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Helicore Orchestral Upright Bass Strings (Single Strings)
D'Addario's Helicore strings - from the sustain and "growl" of the Pizzicato strings to the eminently bowable Orchestra strings (and in-between, with the Hybrids), there's something for everyone...
From $20.00
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Helicore Pizzicato Upright Bass Strings (Single Strings)
D'Addario's Helicore strings - from the sustain and "growl" of the Pizzicato strings to the eminently bowable Orchestra strings (and in-between, with the Hybrids), there's something for everyone...
From $20.00
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Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Upright Bass Strings (singles)
Pirastro's new Evah Pirazzi ’BASS’ string has become quite popular in a short period of time. Ideal for musicians playing many styles, with excellent bowed response and good sustain...
From $36.00
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Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Upright Bass Strings (sets)
Pirastro's new Evah Pirazzi ’BASS’ string has become quite popular in a short period of time. Ideal for musicians playing many styles, with excellent bowed response and good sustain...
From $173.50
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Hi Bob; I wanted to give you some feedback on the D'Addario Helicore strings I ordered from you for my 1940 Kay bass. I've used them for a month and they have much better low end response on my bass than the set of Super Sensitive strings that were on it. My "E" string has finally started speaking with some authority again! The upper register also responds well, and I'm using a K&K Bass Max pickup through an ancient Yamaha keyboard amp that somehow seems to sound better than the new Hartke kickback amp I was using. I've been very pleased using them for the small jazz group I play with, and so far have stopped looking around for a different bass to get a bigger sound. Thanks for your advice and help.
—Ken N
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