Would this be a good beginner's cello?

Are D'Addario Prelude medium cello strings good for beginners, and why?

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  D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Cello String Set Medium Gauge are for those that know what they are doing D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Cello String Set Medium Gauge by D'Addario 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | List Price: $249.25 Price: $112.16 You Save: $137.09 (55%) 4 new from $107.44 Product Features Multi-strand twisted steel core strings are superb for the advanced and professional player The small string diameter provides quick bow response Produce a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity Product Details Item Weight: 8 ounces Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) ASIN: B0002D08UC Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #14,709 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #35 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories > Cello Accessories > Strings Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price? Product Description Product Description Multi-strand twisted steel core strings are superb for the advanced and professional player. The small string diameter provides quick bow response. Produce a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity. Search Products Tagged with See most popular tags Customer Reviews 2 Reviews 5 star: (1) 4 star: (0) 3 star: (1) 2 star: (0) 1 star: (0) Average Customer Review 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars D'addario Helicore set, March 28, 2010 By R. Kamada - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Cello String Set Medium Gauge Just tried these on yesterday. Break-in time was near nil. The two lower - tungsten winding on silver G and C are OK - thinner and easier to play than tungsten/chrome or chrome/steel but less sound. That said, I quickly dumped the new titanium uppers - way too many wolves. Wolf on fourth position F on the G string is normal, but F in first position on the D??? That's a new one. Also, if fingers aren't absolutely solid on the string, way too easy to get a completely scrambled sound on the A. So, unreliable for fast passages. And no coloration at all. So, I have nothing good to say about the uppers. With unlimited funds, I'd get good chrome steel winding on steel core (maybe Larsens or Larsen soloist) for the A, D, and C strings, with tungsten on steel for the G to add resonance. Haven't tried Larsen lowers, but heretofore, adding tungsten/steel for the C string made my overall sound too nasal, plus that combo required too much left hand force. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding cello strings, February 6, 2010 By Richard A. Wintercorn - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: D'Addario Helicore 4/4 Cello String Set Medium Gauge I've used D'Addario Helicore cello strings for years and am more than satisfied by their uniform quality. They almost make my playing sound great! Source: http://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Helicore-Cello-String-Medium/dp/B0002D08UC