D'Addario H514 1/4M C 1/4 Cello Strings

D'Addario Helicore Cello C String — 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension

The D'Addario Helicore Cello Single C String in 1/4 scale and medium tension is a purpose-built replacement string for fractional-size cellists who need the response and tonal warmth of a premium string on a smaller instrument. Helicore cello strings use a multi-stranded high-carbon steel core that produces a clear, warm tone with quick bow response, and the C string is finished with a tungsten/silver winding that adds mass to the lowest string without sacrificing flexibility. Because the entire construction is all-metal, the string stays stable under humidity and temperature changes that can destabilize gut or synthetic-core strings. The D'Addario Helicore Cello Single C String is the right choice for 1/4-size cello players who want a warm, gut-like tone with the durability of a steel-core design.

Technical Specifications

• String Name: C — the lowest-pitched string in the standard cello set
• Size: 1/4 — scaled for cellos with a 700 mm (27 1/2") playing length
• Tension: Medium — balanced bow response and finger feel for most players
• Core: Stranded Steel — multi-strand high-carbon steel core for flexible response
• Winding: Tungsten/Silver — adds mass to the low C for clear, warm tone and quick bow response
• Ending: Ball End — fits standard cello tailpiece anchor
• Quantity: Single String — one C string per package
• Country of Manufacture: USA — designed, engineered and crafted in New York

Who It's For

The D'Addario Helicore Cello Single C String, 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension is aimed at student and advancing cellists playing a 1/4-size instrument who want to replace a worn C string or upgrade from a basic factory string. Its medium tension suits the majority of players, while the stranded steel core and tungsten/silver winding deliver the warm, gut-like character that many teachers and students prefer for solo and ensemble work. The all-metal construction also makes this string a practical choice for cellists who travel, perform in varying climates or simply want a long-playing C string that holds pitch. Pair it with the matching Helicore A, D and G strings in 1/4 scale to complete a full Helicore set on a fractional cello.