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

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

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Cello E
Cello A Soft
Cello A Medium
Cello A Strong
Cello D Soft
Cello D Medium
Cello D Strong
Cello G Soft
Cello G Medium
Cello G Strong
Cello C Soft
Cello C Medium
Cello C Strong
Tension
17.75/39.05
17.34/38.15
17.7/38.83
18.5/40.72
13.6/29.99
13.9/30.51
14.2/31.33
12.85/28.27
13.13/28.89
14.43/31.75
13.67/30.07
13.82/30.40
13.96/30.71
Core
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Solid steel
Winding
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Tungsten
Tungsten
Tungsten
Tungsten
Tungsten
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.
Choosing G & C?
Complete the Sound of Your Cello with Il Cannone G & C
Try the next evolution of that familiar setup…
For many years, the discerning cellist has chosen Larsen Original or Soloist A & D strings to deliver a balanced sound with colour and projection in combination with other strings. Now, why not experience the next evolution of this familiar setup? Combine the familiar warmth of Larsen Original and Soloist strings with the focused power of Il Cannone Direct & Focused and Warm & Broad strings.
Hailed as a step change in cello string development, these tungsten wound strings will ‘open up’ your cello, freeing you to create a richer spectrum of sound colours.
In your own words…
“I can’t tell you how much better my old instrument sounds. The A string is ringing like a great tenor, the middle two are full of warm colours and the bass is fabulous.”
Rohan de Korte – Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
“After using the same combination of strings on my instrument (1849 Charles Boullangier) for a few years, it was with utter delight that I discovered a new degree of responsiveness, warmth and even tone with this new combination of Larsen Strings.”
Michelle Wood – Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
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 Cello
Versatility by design: finding your perfect blend.
Il Cannone ® Cello
Arioso Cello
Original Fractional
Aurora Cello
Original Cello
Aurora Fractional
Magnacore ® Cello
Soloist Cello
Larsen Cello Original
Full available range. Images at 600 x 600px x 72dpi.
Cello A
Original Soft
Cello A
Original Medium
Cello A
Original Strong
Cello D
Original Soft
Cello D
Original Medium
Cello D
Original Strong
Cello G
Original Soft
Cello G
Original Medium
Cello G
Original Strong
Cello C
Original Soft
Cello C
Original Medium
Cello C
Original Strong
Cello Set
Original Soft
Cello Set
Original Medium
Cello Set
Original Strong
Cello E
Original High E

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