Welcome to Larsen Strings North America

Anne Akiko Meyers

Featured Larsen Artist

Anne Akiko Meyers performs with Il Cannone® Soloist edition for violin with a touch of Gold.

‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri del Gesù (1741)

Larsen Strings North America

Larsen Strings North America is the exclusive source for premium violin, viola and cello strings in the United States, proudly imported and distributed by Glasser NY. With over 25 years of working together, we’ve built a strong foundation in the American music community.

Going forward, we will continue to serve and inspire musicians across the US as Larsen Strings North America, bringing our partnership to new heights.

Larsen Strings North America at the Violin Society of America.

Our mission remains to provide musicians with exceptional orchestral strings, meticulously crafted for superior sound and quality. Whether you’re a soloist, orchestral player or dedicated enthusiast, we’re here to support your musical journey.

Larsen Strings is a developer, manufacturer and global distributor of strings for bowed instrument strings for violin, viola and cello.

String testing with Larsen Strings North America

Based in Southern Denmark, Larsen Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation since its foundation in 1990 by Laurits Th. Larsen, violinist and innovator.

Our commitment to quality, precision and sustainability is reflected in our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and our close collaboration with musicians worldwide.

Each Larsen string is crafted with meticulous care and advanced materials and production techniques ensuring that musicians can express the full range of their artistry and also in supporting luthiers in the pursuit of design excellence and craftsmanship.

For over 85 years, Glasser NY has been at the heart of the American music industry, understanding and supplying the unique needs of US musicians.

Founded in the Bronx in 1938, Glasser NY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative spirit has shaped the evolution of bow making.

Now led by Andrew Glasser, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with highly advanced technologies to deliver precision-crafted bows and accessories tailored to American players.

Larsen Strings for Violin, Viola & Cello: tested to perfection

As the exclusive North American importer and distributor of Larsen Strings, Glasser NY remains passionately dedicated to supporting musicians across the United States with long established and trusted expertise and uncompromising quality.

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‘Can you make me a cello A string?’

The answer was anything but simple but that chance remark led to the creation of Larsen Strings. The first Larsen cello A was successfully delivered from the family garage by our founder Laurits Th. Larsen and the Larsen family of strings began to grow along with the realisation that:

Although some of the best things happen by chance we can make them truly remarkable by design.

At Larsen Strings we develop, produce and market strings of the finest musical quality for bowed string instruments. Take a closer look and find out more…