# Helicore Violin C string

The Helicore violin C string is a tungsten/silver wounded braided steel-core string, designed for the scale length of the violin. This is the violin C string that is used by the manufacturer on many electric violins.

The braided steel core Helicore violin C string has a tungsten/silver winding. This is not a short-scale viola C, but one designed specifically for 5-string violins. Many electric violin manufacturers use Helicore strings on their instruments, and the Helicore violin C string is often used on five-string electrics even when the rest of the strings are by a different manufacturer. The Helicore Violin C is used by Yamaha on the YEV-105 and SV-255 and , by Bridge violins on the Lyra, among others.

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
- **Vendor:** D'Addario
- **Type:** Violin Strings
- **Tags:** D'Addario, Discount eligible, Gear & Accessories, Shop by Brand Strings, Shop by Instrument Strings, Strings, Violin Strings

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 24.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Helicore Violin C string - Electric Violin Shop

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> Source: [Electric Violin Shop](https://electricviolinshop.com/products/helicore-violin-c-string)
> Updated: 2026-07-08