Larsen Soloist's Edition Cello, A String

By Larsen

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Description

Larsen Soloist's edition, steel core A string with stainless steel winding. Larsen Soloist Edition cello strings complement the Original range. Purpose designed for enhanced projection and volume particularly at the higher harmonics. Slightly higher tension than the standard, Original string to accept enhance bow pressure.

Soloist edition strings are based on a solid steel core, but different in properties and dimensions from their regular counterparts. The A and D strings are wound with precision rolled stainless steel flat wire, the G string with tungsten.


Specifications

  • Steel core
  • Stainless steel winding
  • Three available tensions
  • Made in Denmark
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Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
35
7
Nella
23/01/2011 14:21
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Professional

pure quality at affordable prices; try them.
4 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: The A cello Larsen string is a string which is quite responsive, which I think is a foremost consideration. It is also in tone a warm, honey-like rich tone, never strident; but instruments do vary, so players have to try one on which is always worth the investment.

Cons: It may change a bit within the first 4 months, but they don't give way to a unpleasant difference of sound, just slightly different, brighter on my cello.

Other: They are "classy" the Larsen strings are!

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Robert
02/07/2016 20:55
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Teacher

Good replacement for the non-solo version
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Stayed at pitch well, even when just put under tension Slightly softer, more gut like sound than the Larson A I had put on previously Excellent and consistent tone over the length of the string- nice harmonics The open A is less harsh than most metal stents I have tried on my cello A definate improvement on the non-soloist version

Cons: Seems to have a power closer to a gut string

Other: Matched the other Larsen strings (D,G,C) well

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Corinne
07/06/2011 19:56
Kettering, United Kingdom

Professional

A soloists string
4 out of 6 found the following review helpful

Pros: Smooth,warm,clean tone that projects well. No harshness and feels good under the fingers.

Cons: No cons!

Other: I would buy this string again

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Katarina
04/03/2011 16:52
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Professional

larsen soloist A string
3 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: I've always used Larsen soloist A string, and I think it's great. It has a very soft, but full sound and it makes playing the cello a pleasure.

Cons: nothing

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MS ROSIE LYON
31/07/2016 14:41
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Operatic performance!
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Made my cello sing out loud

Cons: Possibly needed a bit more effort to make it sound

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Mrs Sylvia Palmer
19/04/2013 13:37
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Larsen Soloist A - the best A string I have used
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: This string is a real winner as a top string for most cellos - it has a fantastic tone, and stays in tune well, it also doesn't need much playing in.

Cons: There is nothing to say against this string.

Other: I have subsequently purchased a whole set of Larsen strings, Soloist for the A & D, (medium) and the new Magnacore (medium) for the G and C. The complete set is just lovely on my old English cello with lots of repaired cracks and woodworm, and well worth the cost to enjoy the sound.

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Oliver
18/02/2011 19:21
Manchester, United Kingdom

Beginner

String zone to the rescue
2 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Excellent tone

Cons: Nothing

Other: Great service, string needed urgently - received in post next morning

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Fran
19/02/2024 20:09
Stockport, United Kingdom

Beginner

Great sound quality

Pros: Excellent sound quality on my 1840's cello. No harshness at all and played in really quickly.

Cons: None

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John
01/06/2023 22:38
Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Professional

An excellent string

Pros: A string I have used for 25 years for its tone, clarity and immediacy.

Cons: None

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Joss
13/06/2022 20:45
Bath, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Great Quality string!

Pros: The string produces a big, bright sound without losing sound quality. It settled very quickly and with minimal playing. As the name implies it is louder than standard Larsens, so the Soloist is a great pick if your playing requires a big sound output.

Cons: As with all strings (that I've tried out), it does lose a bit of its brilliance after playing in, but not enough to mean you should avoid purchasing this make of string.

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