Helicore Lights v. Corelli's

bdengler · #1 03-22-2005, 07:12 AM

Because of some arthritic problems with my hand, my doctor recommended I move on to lighter gauge strings. I'm wonder, for purposes of orchestral playing (primarily arco), would I be better off with Helicore Orchestral light gauges or Corelli 370M's or 380's mediums? Both brands seem to have light gauge strings, so I'm focusing more on sound. Thanks, Brian

Jumamoro · #2 02-23-2009, 06:06 PM

I am in the same situation, could somebody help?

**Francois Blais** · #3 02-23-2009, 08:27 PM

The Corellis are the lightest.

Jumamoro · #4 02-25-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francois Blais

The Corellis are the lightest.

Thanks a lot.

How about the sound?

LouisF · #5 02-25-2009, 12:30 PM

I'm a big Corelli fan for the same hand/arthritis reasons. I find that both the 370 and 380 TX & Forte gauges are light enough and give a much more robust sound than the mediums.

Louis

**Francois Blais** · #6 02-25-2009, 02:21 PM

The tone is brighter with the Corellis than with the Helicore orchestral lights.
If you want a dark tone, you may think of Jargar Dolces or solo Flexocors (tuned down at orchestra pitch).