Lately I've been using D'Addario Helicore Med Tension strings. I like the tone, they stay in tune well, and with minimum break-in time. However .... I've had a lot of trouble with the "A" string. Not only does it "skip" at the fourth tone (D), but it also leaves a sort of silver, metallic film on my fingerboard, beneath the string. It seems to level off a bit after it breaks in, but still leaves that film which makes me nuts.
I'm not sure if I should keep using them and just get over it or if I should consider jumping off a bridge.
Also, does anyone recommend the Wondertone Ultra-Sensitive Strings? I see they are reissuing them after many years. Seems like they were good strings, back several years ago.
Hi,
I'm not the voice of experience with ITM, but I tried a lot of the different strings mentioned in previous posts, both expensive and inexpensive, and then found the Wondertones through talking with a sales rep and just love them. The A string lasts a lot longer than the Helicores for me and the sound is just right for my fiddle (lovely A, D and G sound, but rather squawky on the E). Anyway, that's been my experience with them and I'm happy.
D'Addario Helicore Medium Tension strings
D'Addario Helicore Medium Tension strings
Lately I've been using D'Addario Helicore Med Tension strings. I like the tone, they stay in tune well, and with minimum break-in time. However .... I've had a lot of trouble with the "A" string. Not only does it "skip" at the fourth tone (D), but it also leaves a sort of silver, metallic film on my fingerboard, beneath the string. It seems to level off a bit after it breaks in, but still leaves that film which makes me nuts.
I'm not sure if I should keep using them and just get over it or if I should consider jumping off a bridge.
Also, does anyone recommend the Wondertone Ultra-Sensitive Strings? I see they are reissuing them after many years. Seems like they were good strings, back several years ago.
Jim Phillips - Oldgael3
# Posted on June 1st 2008 by Oldgael3
Re: D'Addario Helicore Medium Tension strings
Hi,
I'm not the voice of experience with ITM, but I tried a lot of the different strings mentioned in previous posts, both expensive and inexpensive, and then found the Wondertones through talking with a sales rep and just love them. The A string lasts a lot longer than the Helicores for me and the sound is just right for my fiddle (lovely A, D and G sound, but rather squawky on the E). Anyway, that's been my experience with them and I'm happy.
# Posted on June 1st 2008 by swillybay
Re: D'Addario Helicore Medium Tension strings
Oh, I meant my fiddle is squawky on the E, not the string...
# Posted on June 1st 2008 by swillybay
Re: D'Addario Helicore Medium Tension strings
Thanks, swillybay. I think I'll give the Wondertones a try.
Happy playing!
Pickerpaw
# Posted on June 5th 2008 by Oldgael3