Larsen Viola Strings, SET
By Larsen
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Medium tension
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£113.42 | |
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High tension (Strong)
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Loop End A, Medium tension
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£113.42 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
MEDIUM TENSION, SYNTHETIC CORE.
A universal string of professional quality which will give excellent results on any type of viola. For all violas 15"+ back length.
Recommended for violas with a playing scale of 35-38cm which covers most violas of back length 15-16.5 inches
Specifications
- A - stainless steel wound on steel core
- D - aluminium wound on multifilament nylon
- G - silver wound on multifilament nylon
- C - silver wound on multifilament nylon
Customer reviews:
8
1
1
Keen Amateur
Larsen - almost a life-changing experience
9
out of
11
found the following review helpful
Pros: I recently returned to playing after a long break and have been disastisfied with the brightness of the sound on my A string, as I was when learning. I had been wedded to one well known brand and tried a couple of others, including a Pirastro Passione which snapped after just 2 hours use. Eventually, on the strength of reviews on this site, I tried Larsen. What a revelation. I ended up buying a whole set and my instrument sounds suddenly more mellow - as I had hoped - despite my clumsy rustiness. If the possibility to source many different makes of string had existed last time I was playing - before the advent of internet shopping - and I had discovered Larsen or similar then, it is likely I would not have given up.
Cons: The A string is very thin compared to other viola As and takes a bit of getting used to.
Keen Amateur
You get what you pay for
5
out of
6
found the following review helpful
Pros: I wanted an upgrade from the popular brand of strings I normally use, and these were recommended to me. I bought the strong version, since my viola is rather small. I was not disappointed: the richness of the sound is on an altogether different level from what I was used to.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
These are the strings I choose!
4
out of
5
found the following review helpful
Pros: Excellent presentation - always a pleasure breaking the sealing wax to access and fit a new string. Good quality control: in all these years I've never found a defect. Thanks too for the thoughtful tips on fitting! Excellent resonance, once pitch achieved (4/5 days, entirely normal, if not slightly better than average). I'm always looking for a mellow quality, and most of the time Larsen strings help me achieve a sound which can be subtle and/or brilliant depending on the music and circumstances. Pleasing uniformity of tone across the four strings: a cohesive sound. Good duration (life of string) - between 3-6 months of continuous playing (average 4 hours a day) before the string sounds "dead" - at which point I always have another Larsen string handy to fit, and within 3 to 4 days am once again appreciating the deeper resonance and good vibrations. Super product - thanks!
Cons: Adequate pitch holding in temperature fluctuation - it gets very hot in orchestra, and very cold in church - but these are problems with all strings!
Grade 8+
Beautiful Strings
6
out of
9
found the following review helpful
Pros: These strings sound beautiful. The tone of the viola improved significantly. They defininately gave the 'wow' factor.
Cons: No cons
Other: Stringzone is very reliable and the prices are low compared to many other places. Good place to shop when buying expensive items for peace of mind.
Beginner
Great set of strings!
3
out of
4
found the following review helpful
Pros: Really helped open up the sound of my viola - resonant, loud, and clear. And a good blend across the 4 strings too - the A is made differently from the C, G, and D, and yet fits well with them. A very satisfying result and will help for the concerto I have coming up.
Cons: They take quite a while to play in - but then again, I am used to Dominants, which take no time at all to play in! Overall, Larsen's are much better.
Grade 8+
Professional
So bad they are unplayable.
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: A string is alright.
Cons: C, G and D strings are awful.
Other: Simply awful. These are the worst strings I have ever used. The A string is alright but the C, G and D strings have a thin, raspy and unfocused sound. The tone quality is so poor I wouldn’t even give them to my pupils. I bought these as all the reviews said they were great, other violists I’ve spoken with have also said they were dreadful. I’m going back to Obligato strings.
Grade 8+
Professional
Keen Amateur
