Detail 01
Heavy gauge
This is the heavy-gauge version of the 4/4-size D string.
Product detailSKU #1422297025616
D'AddarioHelicore Violin Single D String 4/4 Size Heavy
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for a 4/4-size violin, this heavy-gauge Helicore D string is a single replacement string with a multi-strand twisted steel core. Its small diameter is intended to give the bow a quick response. D’Addario describes the Helicore line as warm and clear, with reliable pitch stability and longevity; it is also suited to dark and electric instruments in classical, modern, jazz, and country use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the D string on a full-size violin with the heavy-gauge Helicore version.
- Dark or electric violin setups used for classical, modern, jazz, or country music.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a complete set rather than one D string.
- Players seeking a light- or medium-gauge D string.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Multi-strand twisted steel core
Defines the string’s core construction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your violin is 4/4 size and that you want the heavy-gauge D string.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for a full-size violin?
Yes. It is specified for 4/4-size violin.
02Can it be used on an electric violin?
Yes. Helicore strings are described as working well on electric instruments.
