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 Viola Set
Larsen Aurora Viola

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

 

Original Viola Sound Map

Sound & Characteristics

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


 

Original Viola

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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


 

Larsen Strings Original

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

Isabelle van Keulen

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Larsen Performing Artists

Hearing is believing. See and hear our strings in performance and gain insights into each individual musician’s chosen set up.

“Her taut musical intelligence and vivid sound combined with a fine instinct for the tender, searching quality of this music…absolutely magical.​”

The Guardian: Isabelle van Keulen

Visit her Larsen Artist page for more information

Isabelle van Keulen Violist

‘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.

Larsen Strings Viola Virtuoso ®

Virtuoso ® Viola

 

Larsen Strings Viola Aurora Fractional

Aurora Fractional

 

Larsen Strings Viola Original

Original Viola

 

Larsen Strings Viola Aurora

Aurora Viola

 

Larsen Original Viola

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

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Viola A

A Ball Soft

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Viola A

A Ball Medium

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Viola A

A Ball Strong

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Viola A

A Loop Soft

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Viola A

A Loop Medium

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Viola A

A Loop Strong

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Viola D

D Medium 

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Viola D

D Strong 

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Viola G

G Medium

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Viola G

G Strong

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Viola C

C Medium

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Viola C

C Strong

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Viola Set

Medium Ball

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Viola Set

Ball Strong

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Viola Set

Loop Medium

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Viola Set

Loop Strong

Larsen Strings North America

Larsen Strings North America

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