Original for Violin
By Larsen Strings
“For the past twenty five years my loyalty has always been to Larsen Original, in the light blue packets.”
Harald Haugaard


Larsen Original for Violin
Achieve a warm, direct sound with robust projection, perfect for neutral to brighter instruments that need added warmth. Larsen Original Violin strings offer rapid tuning stability and consistent performance. Individual strings are available in both Medium and Strong tensions, with the Strong tension offering a a fuller tone, with more resistance under the fingers.
Made with high-quality materials, these strings deliver reliability and durability, with different options to complete your sound. The E-string comes in carbon steel or a 24k gold-plated option for a rounder, smoother tone. The Violin II Steel A-string option has a steel core for higher projection and longer lifetime, while the silver D-string option offers a warmer, more colorful sound.
- Direct & warm sound
- Robust projection
- Available in Medium & Strong tension
- Complementing string options

Sound & Characteristics
Please note that the illustrated values are intended for guidance purposes only.

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Violin E
Violin E Gold
Violin A
Violin A II
Violin D
Violin D Silver
Violin G
Tension
7.3/16.06
8.1/17.82
7.3/16.06
8.1/17.82
5.7/12.54
5.9/12.98
6.2/13.64
4.2/9.24
5.4/11.88
5.0/11.00
5.5/12.10
4.5/9.90
4.9/10.78
Core
Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Winding
Gold plated
Aluminium
Pure silver
Pure silver
Pure silver
Pure silver
Silks
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Why choose Larsen Original for Violin
Part of the Larsen Original Family for Violin, Viola and Cello
Larsen Original Violin strings are crafted to give you a warm yet direct sound with reliable projection, making them perfect for neutral to brighter instruments that need added warmth. These strings quickly achieve tuning stability, ensuring consistent performance right from the start. In the medium tension set, you’ll get an E- string made of carbon steel, an A-and D-string with a multi-filament nylon core wound with precision rolled aluminum flat wire, and a G-string with a multi-filament nylon core wound with pure silver.
Available as a medium tension set, with all other strings offered individually to complete your your sound, Larsen Original strings are crafted from premium materials to deliver both durability and reliability.

Larsen Original Violin Gold E-String
The Larsen Original Violin Gold E-string features a 24k gold-plated carbon steel design, offering a smoother, rounder sound to enhance your setup. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to soften the tone of a brighter instrument while still maintaining warmth and clarity in the higher register. The gold plating also adds extra durability, ensuring a long-lasting, reliable performance.

Larsen Original Violin II Steel A-String
If you’re looking for more projection, the Larsen Original Violin II Steel A-string is an excellent option. With its steel core, this A string delivers a direct, focused sound with enhanced projection and an extended lifespan. It offers exceptional stability, making it ideal for those who need a more powerful sound or prefer a string that withstands intensive use.

Larsen Original Violin Silver D-String
The Larsen Original Silver D-string, wound with pure silver, delivers a warmer and more colorful sound compared to the standard aluminum-wound D string. Offering rich tonal depth, it’s an ideal choice for players seeking a more complex and resonant mid-range while still enjoying the signature sound and reliability of Larsen Original strings.
Larsen Performing Artists
Hearing is believing. See and hear our strings in performance and gain insights into each individual musician’s chosen set up.
‘It’s all about the music’
Laurits Th. Larsen. Violinist and Founder, Larsen Strings A/S
Our Options for Violin
Versatility by design: finding your perfect blend.
Il Cannone Violin
Aurora Violin
Tzigane ® Violin
Direct & Focused
Aurora Fractional
Original Violin
Gold Violin
Virtuoso ® Violin
Larsen Violin Original
Full available range. Images at 600 x 600px x 72dpi.
Gold E
Gold E
E Strong Ball
Violin E
E Medium Ball
Violin E
Steel A
Violin A
Violin A
Violin D
Violin D
Violin D
Violin D
Violin G
Violin G
Violin Set

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Tel.: 718.994.1613
Email: mail@larsenstrings.us
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