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D'ADDARIO HELICORE VIOLIN SINGLE E STRING 4/4 Scale Medium Tension
The E is replaced more often than anything else on the violin, which is why it is sold on its own. In Helicore it is plain high-carbon steel, tin plated, with no winding — exactly the E that D'Addario packs into the H310 set and describes as "a plain steel E (tin-plated high-carbon steel) with no winding". Unlike the lower strings of the range there is no stranded cord here: the top string works as one solid steel filament, and that is where its bright, defined top and instant attack come from. Article H311 4/4M: 4/4 size, medium gauge, ball end, 13 in (328 mm) playing length.
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Solid Steel, Instant Attack
A plain steel E is the simplest and fastest construction there is: no winding, no added mass, so the string answers the moment the hair touches it. That gives the sharp, ringing start of a note that fast runs and upper-register strokes depend on, and it is why plain steel sits on the E of almost every set, even when the lower strings are synthetic. Tin plating adds surface protection against corrosion, which matters most on the string that takes the brunt of finger sweat.
Medium: The Working Gauge for the Top String
This E is medium, the same gauge as in the H310 4/4M set, so replacing a worn top string keeps the set balanced instead of skewing its tension. D'Addario publishes no numeric tension for individual Helicore strings — the site gives only the Light, Medium or Heavy class, and figures exist solely as set totals. The rule of thumb is therefore simple: match medium to medium and the balance stays where it was.
The Spare That Lives in the Case
The E breaks first — at a concert, at a rehearsal, at the worst possible moment — so a spare in the case is standard practice rather than hoarding. D'Addario ships Helicore in sealed pouches that keep moisture off the metal while the string waits in reserve. The ball end fits a fine tuner and a plain tailpiece alike, and the steel construction reads perfectly well through an electric violin pickup.
Specifications
| Application | Single violin E string |
| Series | D'Addario Helicore (violin) |
| Note | E, first string |
| Size / Playing Length | 4/4 — 13 in (328 mm) |
| Gauge | Medium |
| Tension | Medium class; D'Addario publishes no numeric per-string figures for Helicore |
| Base Material | Plain high-carbon steel (no stranded cord) |
| Plating | Tin plated |
| Winding | None — plain steel |
| End Type | Ball end |
| Set Membership | The same E is supplied in the H310 4/4M set |
| Alternative in the Range | H311W 4/4M — aluminium-wound E |
| D'Addario Article | H311 4/4M |
| Included | 1 E string in a sealed official D'Addario pack marked with the article number |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, New York ("Made in the USA at our New York production facility") |
What's Included
One E string in a sealed official D'Addario pack marked H311 4/4M. It is precisely the E supplied in the H310 4/4M set, sold separately.
Who It's For
A string for the player whose stock E has snapped or gone dull while the rest of the set is still alive, for anyone who keeps a spare top string in the case, and for those who want a bright steel E over a set from another range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this E not stranded like the rest of Helicore?
Because the range uses plain steel for the top string: D'Addario describes the set E as "a plain steel E (tin-plated high-carbon steel) with no winding". The stranded steel core sits in the A, D and G, while the E stays a solid filament for brightness and quick attack.
What is the tension in pounds?
D'Addario publishes no numeric tension for individual Helicore strings, only the Light, Medium or Heavy class. Figures exist as set totals alone, so for a single E the honest answer is the medium gauge rather than a specific number.
Can this E go on a set from another range?
Yes, and it is common practice: the E wears out faster than the rest, and a ball-end plain steel E is physically compatible with any 4/4 violin set. The only question is balance — over a tighter set the bright steel will stand out more.
Is there a wound version of this E?
Yes, the range includes H311W 4/4M, an aluminium-wound E. It is thicker, softer under the finger and less shrill on top; the full set built around it is H310W.
Will this string work on an electric violin?
Yes. The string is steel, so a magnetic pickup reads it without trouble, and the maker notes that Helicore "pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of instrument types and musical styles".
Are these genuine D'Addario strings?
Yes. SoundsGood supplies only genuine D'Addario product in official packaging marked with article numbers.
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