Which Strings are They ?

[simonwilmer]

I have tried the Quinn Violins String I.D with no success ,
they are steel ,are either medium or heavy,
E has DARK GREEN/GOLD ring and twist at the ball end ,with DARK GREEN/GOLD twist at the other end
A is DARK GREEN/GOLD ball end and PURPLE/BLACK twist at the other end
D is the same DARK GREEN/GOLD at the ball with GOLD/PURPLE twist at the other end
G is the same DK GREEN/GOLD while the other end is RED/PURPLE twist.
I know these colors are all over the place but they are most definitely the same brand and type of string ,
they are a very flexible soft steel string and look like they have copper damping , very loud on my lami ,medium tension , whatever they are I want another new set , I hope someone recognizes these strings ,
Cheers , S J Wilmer

[Francois Blais]

Is there really a color twist at the peg-end too?
My first idea is D'Addario Helicore Hybrids but those twists at the peg-end are unusual.
Helicore's tension is designated by a ring at the peg-end:
Yellow (gold): light
no ring: medium
Purple: heavy

[simonwilmer]

Yes, there are different colored twists at all the peg ends ,maybe they are an early set , they are quite old , so Helicores are a nice flexible string ?,by that I mean they can be bent easily and have a nice softness , unlike Spiros etc , they are easily the biggest sounding string I have used so far , I will have to look into getting a set , I like my new Superflexibles but they arent as loud as these ,especially the E, thanks for taking the time .

[Francois Blais]

The Helicores comes in three kinds: orchestral, hybrid and pizzicato.
The ones likely to give the biggest sound and the more flexibility is the pizzicatos.

But since we have not exactly ID your strings, don't blame me if you don't like them!

[simonwilmer]

Wouldnt dream of blameing anyone , If nobody else comes up with a positive I.D i Will buy a heavy Hybrid E ,
thanks again.