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Heather
North Shields, United Kingdom
Teacher
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Forte (heavy) A string solves probelem at last!
Pros:
The 'forte' A string solved a problem on my old English cello (William Forster the elder). I had tried a Dominant. It was dreadful - weak and vague.Then I thought Larsen would sort it out. Beautiful sound, really lovely but just too weak. I needed more power, more volume.I'd used Jargar's before on another cello I have and thought a heavy duty A string might sort it out.
It has been perfect. I am so happy with this string. It took a bit of playing in, but now it's fantastic. Great sound, and a good fast response to the bow, and left hand.
Gives a particularly pleasing and clear rich tone in the upper registers and very highest notes.
Cons:
Loved it. The only thing to be careful of is that your cello can take the strain of a heavy duty fully metal string, and it's right for you.
Other:
If your cello sounds a bit weak and feeble on the top, or lacks clarity in the ypper range of the A string, I would recommend Jargar A strings, but best to start off with thier medium gauge bofore ramping it up to the forte gauge.
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Heather
North Shields, United Kingdom
Teacher
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Jargar A still unbeatable.
Pros:
My quality 19th century German cello has seen just about every quality cello A string on the market over 27 years. I keep coming back to Jargar A strings (standard medium weight) as they have the tonal strength, power and quality of sound other A strings lack. It replaced a Jargar, which was disappointing - lovely sound but lacked that 'edge' and superior response that I've found the Jargar A string has.
Many semi-professionals and teachers like myself, have returned to Jargar A strings for good definition of the sound, fast feel under the left hand and all round excellence.
Cons:
Be careful when you wind the string on to the peg. It's crucial that you don't 'cross wind' and the string stays nicely coiled on your peg. Also because of the tendency of Jargar A strings to snap, tune it up to a G rather than an A, inititially. leave it for a couple of hours and then go back and take it up slowly. This method has always worked for me and I've never had one snap on me.
Other:
Don't be put off by the initial slighlty tinny bright sound. It only takes an hour or so of playing for that 'tinny' edge to calm down and disappear.
Stringzone have always provided an good service to me, and I have found staff on the phone helpful and efficient.
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Chris
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Professional
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Pros:
Beautiful A strings - I have used them for years as they give you a solid, warm and powerful basis on which to make your own sound, unlike many other A strings which give you a sound characteristic of the brand. They also last well.
Cons:
None!
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Elizabeth
Preston, United Kingdom
Grade 8+
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Pros:
Played great straight from the off. I had the standard Jargar A string before the special and I have noticed a difference, the special being much better.
Cons:
Nothing no to like
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David
Leek, United Kingdom
Beginner
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Sweet-toned Jargar gives me confidence
Pros:
Made a huge difference to the tone of the cello. The old A string was really piercing - now I actually enjoy playing high notes! Making a decent sound gives me the confidence to carry on with my new hobby.
Cons:
First string snapped when being fitted.
Other:
Service from Stringzone was brilliant. Their fitting tips were very useful for a novice like me and they were quick to sort out a problem I had. I'd very much recommend them.
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Nicholas
London, United Kingdom
Beginner
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Pros:
Everything
Cons:
Too expensive
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Linda
Newquay, United Kingdom
Beginner
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Pros:
Lovely tone. Soft and non squeaky
Cons:
need to put on cello with care, but I think this is the nature of A strings
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Geraldine
Bolton, United Kingdom
Keen Amateur
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Pros:
I am very happy with my Jargar A Cello String. It has a lovely sound and matches my Jagar D. I would buy this make of string again from The string zone and would happily recommend it to all cellists.
Cons:
There was nothing I didn't like about the Jagar cello string, A.
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Pam
Newark, United Kingdom
Beginner
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Great service, string has delighted daughter
Pros:
Bought as present on recommendation from daughter's tutor ad daughter very impressed with quality of tone etc. etc. etc. went right over my head but it was obviously just what she'd been looking for!
Cons:
na
Other:
Excellent service, easy to use web site, kept me informed all through the delivery process.
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Dr J
Stroud, United Kingdom
Keen Amateur
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Looking for a softer tone - only partial success.
Pros:
It was a 'dolce' replacement, on my teacher's advice, for a Jarger 'brilliant' A. It didn't make a vast difference, but slightly softened the tone, which is what I wanted. Like all Jargar, it was quick to settle down and stays in tune well.
Cons:
Perhaps not as 'soft' as I was hoping. This may be the 'cello rather than the string.
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