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

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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

 

Original Violin Sound Map

Sound & Characteristics

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


 

Larsen Original Violin

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Violin E

Violin E Gold

Violin A

Violin A II

Violin D

Violin D Silver

Violin G

Tension

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5.0/11.00
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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.

“For the past twenty five years my loyalty has always been to Larsen Original, in the light blue packets.”

Harald Haugaard

Visit his Larsen Artist page for more information

Harald Haugaard

‘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.

Larsen Strings Violin Il Cannone ®

Il Cannone Violin

 

Larsen Strings Violin Aurora

Aurora Violin

 

Larsen Strings Violin Tzigane ®

Tzigane ® Violin

 

Larsen Strings Violin Il Cannone ® Direct & Focused

Direct & Focused

 

Larsen Strings Violin Aurora Fractional

Aurora Fractional

 

Larsen Strings Violin Original

Original Violin

 

Larsen Strings Violin Il Cannone ® Gold

Gold Violin

 

Larsen Strings Violin Virtuoso ®

Virtuoso ® Violin

 

Larsen Violin Original

Full available range. Images at 600 x 600px x 72dpi.

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Gold E

E Medium Ball
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Gold E

E Strong Ball

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Violin E

E Medium Ball

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Violin E

E Strong Ball
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Steel A

A Medium Steel
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Violin A

A Medium
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Violin A

A Strong
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Violin D

D Medium
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Violin D

D Strong
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Violin D

D Medium Silver
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Violin D

D Strong Silver
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Violin G

G Medium Silver
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Violin G

G Strong Silver
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Violin Set

E Medium Ball Set
Larsen Strings North America

Larsen Strings North America

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