Original for Cello

By Larsen Strings

“I love playing the Larsen strings, mainly because their sound is large, aristocratic and resonant as well as seductive, highly efficient and very noble.”

Phillipe Muller

Larsen Original for Cello

Larsen Original Cello strings are designed to bring out the rich, warm character of your instrument. Available in Soft, Medium and Strong tension variations, this range offers versatile options to suit your playing style and instrument’s needs.

Crafted with a solid steel core and expertly wound with materials like stainless steel and tungsten, Larsen Original Cello strings deliver a beautiful, smooth sound with rapid tuning stability, making them an essential choice for cellists seeking quality and reliability.

Beautiful rich and smooth sound
The famously distinct and embracing warmth
Easy response
Rapid tuning stability

$original fractional vcl 26$

Sound & Characteristics

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

Original Cello Technical Information

String tension as kg/lbs, string core material, string winding material(s) and silk colors illustrated as ball and silk winding at the tailpiece end then silk color combinations, per string, at the peg end.

	Tension	Core	Winding	Silks
Original E	Tension 17.75/39.05	Core Solid steel	Winding Aluminium	Silks
Original A Soft	Tension 17.34/38.15	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original A Medium	Tension 17.7/38.83	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original A Strong	Tension 18.5/40.72	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original D Soft	Tension 13.6/29.99	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original D Medium	Tension 13.9/30.51	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original D Strong	Tension 14.2/31.33	Core Solid steel	Winding Stainless steel	Silks
Original G Soft	Tension 12.85/28.27	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks
Original G Medium	Tension 13.13/28.89	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks
Original G Strong	Tension 13.42/29.52	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks
Original C Soft	Tension 13.67/30.07	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks
Original C Medium	Tension 13.82/30.40	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks
Original C Strong	Tension 13.96/30.71	Core Solid steel	Winding Tungsten	Silks

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Why choose Larsen Original for Cello

Part of the Larsen Original Family for Violin, Viola and Cello

Larsen Original Cello strings are created through a meticulous process that combines the finest materials with innovative design. Each string is crafted to provide the unique, warm sound that Larsen is known for, while delivering durability and consistency. The A and D strings are wound with precision stainless steel flat wire, resulting in a smooth and resonant tone that enhances the upper register with rich warmth and clarity. The G and C strings use a tungsten winding, adding depth, power and focus to the lower register.

Each tension option is tailored for different performance needs. The Soft tension is ideal for cellists seeking greater flexibility and a gentle touch, while the Medium tension offers a balanced response and tonal projection. For a more powerful, robust sound, the Strong tension strings provide additional resistance under the bow, bringing out the instrument’s full potential in volume and depth.

Philippe Muller

Developed with direct input from musicians, Larsen Original Cello strings are engineered to enhance your instrument’s unique voice, giving you confidence in every performance. Known for their rapid tuning stability and easy response, these strings provide the perfect blend of smooth warmth and projection, helping cellists achieve their ideal sound effortlessly.

Completing the set, the Larsen Original High E string, available exclusively in medium tension, is designed for 5-string cellos and wound with precision rolled aluminum. This E string delivers a brilliant, balanced tone that enhances the upper range with clarity and stability, perfectly complementing the warmth and depth of the other strings. Its construction ensures reliable performance, making it an ideal choice for cellists seeking a cohesive, resonant sound across all five strings.

A natural upgrade to your setup

Larsen Sovereign G and C are purpose-designed to partner Larsen A and D – enhancing the qualities you already rely on, while expanding what your instrument can do.

With a powerful, clearly defined core and tungsten-wound lower strings, Sovereign delivers the immediacy and control you expect – now with greater articulation, richer colour and a more commanding presence..

Powerful projection with defined clarity
Expanded tonal palette from grit to glow
Fast, precise response for confident performance

Larsen Original A + D combined with Sovereign G + C

Evolved from what you trust

For many cellists, Larsen A and D paired with tungsten-wound lower strings has long been the natural choice – valued for its focus, projection and reliability. Now, that foundation evolves.

Larsen Sovereign for Cello is our most soloistic cello string set designed for professional cellists who want more colour, more control and more definition in sound.

These high-performance cello strings deliver immediate response and powerful projection, expanding your tonal range from raw grit and dark intensity to lyrical warmth and the lightest pianissimo.

You instinctively appreciate a warm clarity

Now imagine that clarity with more authority, more colour and more control: Larsen Sovereign for Cello. Our most soloistic string set – created for players who want their sound to lead, not follow.

Larsen Original A combined with Sovereign G+C

If you play your Larsen A with tungsten lower strings, you already value focus, projection and reliability. New Larsen Sovereign G+C strings build on that foundation. With a powerful, clearly defined core and tungsten-wound lower strings, Sovereign delivers the control and response you are used to but with sharper articulation, richer colours and a more commanding presence.

You already know the sound you trust

Now explore what happens when focus meets precision and power with Larsen Sovereign for Cello. Our most soloistic string set – created for players who want to command their sound.

Larsen Original D combined with Sovereign G+C

You rely on your Larsen D with tungsten lower strings for good reason. Sovereign respects that choice – and refines it. With tungsten-wound G and C strings and a clear, powerful core, Larsen Sovereign adds sharper focus, greater control and stronger projection while preserving the feel and reliability you are used to. The sound stays stable and consistent over a long lifetime, even under demanding playing.