D'Addario Helicore Fourths-Tuning Cello Set, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension

Again, these are only for “bass tuning”—and for that they are great. They are not for classical but good for jazz. The E (low) is the only string I’ve found with correct tension. Helicore are popular on the low strings in regular tuning as well. I have found that other types of conventional strings can be used for the high strings, such as stark/heavy solo Perpetual “a” as the G string. And the D strings are the same for both tunings. Or, you might like the whole set. Great value.

Once I got it I didn’t really opened it until later on then I realized that there was a E-string and no C-string when a cello doesn’t have an E-String and when I took a closer look the E-string was a C-String, so the package label was wrong. Then I my teacher went and replaced the C string with the new Heliocore one. Then he moved on to the A-string which when we first took our we really didn’t notice that the string was more thicker than usually until my teacher tried to put it on. The pegs just went back and the string didn’t stay until it snapped. Then we just looked at it and went on to another string, we went to replace the G-string with the suppose it G-string Heliocore when it was actually the A-string so we just broke a string without knowing that it was the right string for the spot. After we were only able to replace the C-string and the A-string in a thirty minute timespan.

Just what I wanted

I should note, fourths strings are NOT for the traditional cellist. This is a tuning more common to upright bass players.This is a great set if you are coming from bass, and want a higher pitch instrument, but don't want to lose your muscle memory for improvisation that has been developed by playing fourths instrument for years.. Now for a normal cello player with classical training this is pretty much sacrilege, but tuning a cello to fourths used to be common for jazz bassists, at least on cheap cellos even before these strings were around. With the advent of electric cellos, this has been brought back and these strings are a far better solution. For somebody used to more popular, rock, experimental, and improvised music, and less interested in classical, these are great. This is who the strings are ultimately made for. Those not seeking classical approach to cello. There is a massive difference in learning the mechanics of an instrument, than having to master a new tuning. Especially if you can establish yourself quickly with a familiar tuning instead. For American music (guitars and bass), fourths is more common. This is what fourths strings allow, focusing on the mechanics of bowing based on a tuning you know well, and get running on adding a higher register to your bowed strings. Taking in mind you learn the right bowing techniques.Again using fourths strings on cello is NOT for everybody. New to music: DO NOT DO THIS. Never played bass: DO NOT DO THIS. Learning cello as a classical instrument: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT USE 4ths strings.This is really only helpful with those who have established skills in terms of what they are doing, and know how to hit the ground running. Those who have some familiarity with upright bass and the skill to apply those skills to a smaller scale instrument for non-classical music. This is especially useful for people working on their own music and like fourths tuning.I would like to add, these work best on the NS Design cellos. These strings are specifically designed for cellos though. I am really happy these are around, and they have worked well for me.

I am an electric bass player. I bought an electric cello, but struggled with the tuning interval of 5ths.With these strings I can easily play what's in my head. The compromise is giving up that beautiful low C.Electric bass strings are $30 a set. I do not understand why these are an additional $100.

The package had two incorrect strings. One was a Bass E string and a Violin C string. This is supposed to be for a cello.

Best solution for a cello-to-bass conversion!

Bowed sound is pretty good-not quite as silky as aluminum woundBut the plucked sound is amazing with frets underneath-all kinds of tremolo ,bending , choking and hammer-ons!

Nonostante sia un neofita apprezzo molto la qualità di queste corde che montate tra l'altro su un violoncello Basic lo migliorano molto. Senza parlare poi di poter suonare con accordatura di quarta,essendo nato come strimpellatore di chitarra....

This is just a correction on one of these customer reviews. The G string is supposed to be thinner than the D string. It's meant to be the first string of the cello. This strings are for a different tuning in fourths, like the four lower strings of a guitar, they are not for standard cello tuning. Make sure you read the description folks.

Terrible string. I don’t believe it’s genuine. This is the second poor G String I’ve had. I thought it was just a duff string first time but this is a terrible product.In fairness when I purchased a set they were all good, only the separate string is not fit to floss teeth with

Pensavo fosse la muta di 4 corde, è solo una invece, il re... Descrizione enigmatica dell'oggetto, leggete bene quel che c'è scritto

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