Posted by Chet Bishop on Friday, August 3, 2012
I got the new Helicore 5-string set, and changed out only the C-string, leaving Dominant mediums for the other four. Great sounding instrument. Some people might like the whole set to be Helicore, but for right now, it has "found its voice".
8 comments on “New string made the final difference.”
KCFiddles Says:
Saturday, August 4, 2012 @2:09:06 PM
In order of priority with my customers, they like Zyex, Helicore, and a couple like Evahs.
Chet Bishop Says:
Saturday, August 4, 2012 @9:28:50 PM
Specifically on a five-string fiddle, or on any violin? I attempted to use a small viola C string from Red Label, but it sounded lousy, so I figured that, if nothing else, I could switch back to the Dominant C; but the Helicore C sounded perfect, even though it was with the Dominant violin set. I also have a Thomastik five-string set, but have never tried them.
On my regular violins, I always start with Dominants, and folks can change them to something else if they want. On violas I start with either Dominant or Evahs, depending on what I am trying to accomplish.
KCFiddles Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @5:43:29 AM
On my 5-strings.
Chet Bishop Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @8:20:00 AM
Ah. Do you make a lot of them? There seems to be a growing market for the 5-stringed fiddles.
KCFiddles Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @9:35:45 AM
Only about a dozen different models of 5-string fiddles and violas. Customers in 8 countries so far. ;-D
Chet Bishop Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @1:31:51 PM
Wow! I'm impressed! And wistfully desiring to emulate your success. I will remember your recommendations regarding strings...and any other advice.
Chet
KCFiddles Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @4:52:27 PM
I have a lot of help. I do get a lot of feedback from customers, though, and don't mind passing it on. The bigger the market, the more opportunity for all.
Chet Bishop Says:
Sunday, August 5, 2012 @5:29:05 PM
Mmm. I see. Well, I work alone, but I still hope to get good enough to make a living at it-- even if it is only for retirement, though I hope it will be sooner.
Thanks, Michael.
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