Original for Viola
By Larsen Strings
“You want the strings to respond or translate exactly what you have in your head what the sound should be. I have found, since many years by the way, the sound in Larsen Strings”
Isabelle Van Keulen


Larsen Original for Viola
Larsen Original Viola strings are crafted to provide violists with a versatile, warm sound that projects beautifully. Built on the reliable foundation of the well-loved A string, this set offers balanced projection and tonal depth.
Available in Medium and Strong tensions, Original Viola strings adapt to your instrument’s needs, with the Medium variant providing a mellow tone and the Strong version delivering added brightness and power.
- Lovely mellow sound
- A string: Warm and projecting
- Easy response
- Long stability

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

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Viola A Soft
Viola A
Viola D
Viola G
Viola C
Tension
7.72/16.98
8.04/17.69
8.38/18.44
4.94/10.87
5.58/12.28
4.88/10.74
5.36/11.79
4.89/10.76
5.24/11.53
Core
Carbon steel
Carbon steel
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Winding
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium
Pure silver
Pure silver
Silks
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Why choose Larsen Original for Viola
Part of the Larsen Original Family for Violin, Viola and Cello
The Larsen Original Viola set is a trusted choice for violists seeking a consistent, high-quality sound. Known for its reliability, the A string – made on a solid steel core and wound with precision stainless steel flat wire – offers a warm, projecting tone that enhances clarity in the upper register. This A string has become nearly essential in viola setups, providing a balanced foundation for your instrument’s sound. Available in soft, medium and strong tensions, the A string offers flexibility for violists looking to fine-tune their setup.
The D, G and C strings in the Original Viola set are crafted with a unique multi-filament nylon core, with the D wound in aluminum and the G and C in precision rolled silver flat wire. Together, these strings create a rich, warm resonance across the instrument, with impressive depth and a smooth response. The Medium tension option offers a lovely, mellow tone, while the Strong tension variant provides greater volume and resistance to the bow, allowing for a more powerful sound.
Available in Medium and Strong tensions across all four strings, the Original Viola set gives you the flexibility to customize your sound. Designed to maintain long-lasting tuning stability, Larsen Original Viola strings offer an easy response and stability that players can rely on, making them an ideal choice for both practice and performance.
Isabelle van Keulen

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 Viola
Versatility by design: finding your perfect blend.
Virtuoso ® Viola
Aurora Fractional
Original Viola
Aurora Viola
Larsen Original Viola
Full available range. Images at 600 x 600px x 72dpi.
Viola A
A Ball Soft
Viola A
A Ball Medium
Viola A
A Ball Strong
Viola A
A Loop Soft
Viola A
A Loop Medium
Viola A
A Loop Strong
Viola D
D Medium
Viola D
D Strong
Viola G
G Medium
Viola G
G Strong
Viola C
C Medium
Viola C
C Strong
Viola Set
Medium Ball
Viola Set
Ball Strong
Viola Set
Loop Medium
Viola Set
Loop Strong

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Tel.: 718.994.1613
Email: mail@larsenstrings.us
Larsen Strings North America is the exclusive source for Larsen Strings in the United States, imported by Glasser NY.
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