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Think $15 for a set of guitar strings is pricey? 😅 We went on a hunt through the vaults to find the heavyweights of the string world. Then we found them... the $180 Helicore Orchestral Set.

Why would any sane person pay nearly $200 for four strings? It’s because for a professional upright bassist or cellist, these are everything. 🎻

Unlike solid-core strings, Helicores use a multi-stranded steel core. This offers a lightning fast bow response that solid strings can’t touch.

Lower-quality strings take weeks to break in and stop sounding scratchy. These are designed to settle in hours.

Orchestral instruments are notoriously sensitive to temperature. These strings reduce the need for constant tuning midperformance, so you actually stay in tune through the whole concerto.

These specific strings are optimized for Arco (playing with a bow). If you’re a jazz player doing Pizzicato (plucking), you’ll actually want a different tension! High price doesn't always mean they're better all around, it means they are more specialized. 🚀