Larsen Tzigane Violin Strings, SET
By Larsen
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Medium tension, Removable Ball end E
4
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£48.50 | |
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High tension (Strong)
2
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£46.07 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Tzigane strings have a lower tension than the regular Larsen strings to produce a more gut like response. They are designed to give an authentic sound to traditional music.
4/4 instruments only.
Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.
Specifications
- E - Carbon Steel
- A - Aluminium on synthetic core
- D - Silver on synthetic core
- G - Silver on synthetic core
Customer reviews:
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Professional
good sounding strings nice tension
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found the following review helpful
Pros: happy with these strings better and more even than dominants once in tune always in tune my third set of these sweet warm melow nothing harsh or hoarse good for 8-10 months 2-3 nights a week playing traditional irish music tried thomastic spiracore dominants daddarios enfild blues all different but ok evah pirazzi brilliant strings but to dear and dont last so its been larsen for me with no regrets
Cons: wee bit slow reaction on the d-g strings for reels but not a problem when you get used to the strings not realy a con but noticable
Other: changed my rosin from normal black hidershine to gustave bernardel what a difference
Keen Amateur
Good strings, excellent on some violins
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Good sound on my fine fiddle, great sound on my older Glaser. Responsive, good to feel and stay in tune well. They sound better than a lot of brands when double stopping. Overall good but I'll be going back to the other Larsens on my main instrument.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
Not bad, but not really for me.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Decent sound, average price for what you get.
Cons: Not as powerful sounding as the regular Larsen strings. The A string often produces a very scratchy sound. Could just be me of course, but it seems a lot less forgiving than the other strings. They're also a little brighter than I prefer, on my handmade chinese violin.
Other: They're not bad, but I won't be replacing them with more tzigane's when I come to change them, which will probably be a little earlier than strictly necessary.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Excellent strings, if not for the A
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found the following review helpful
Pros: This strings sound beautiful. Full of overtones of the good kind and with enough power. They add very good playability in higher positions in G & D. Low tension and very easy to play them.
Cons: I had many troubles with the A string. It sounds dead and in one set it showed degradation in the area in contact with the bow in less than 2 weeks. I changed it with another Tzigane A, and it is also a very dead string, moreso compared with the rest of the set, which is colorful and resonant.
Other: The G & D are absolutely fantastic. Worth to consider those strings as a permanent solution if I found an A & E combination that matches them.
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Powerful but twangy
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Powerful. Nice sonorous G-string.
Cons: Sound somewhat "twangy" - if you know what I mean. Indeed seem to require a lot of rosin, which I don't like.
Other: OK for now, but probably would not buy again.
Beginner
Not suited to beginners
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Nice warm tone on G and D strings
Cons: I found the A string more prone to scratches and squeals, compared to other's I've tried. I wouldn't recommend these to relative beginers like me who are already prone to producing unpleasant sounds!
Other: Thicker than other strings I've tried, I prefer the Prims I have now switched to.
Keen Amateur
Not as special as I'd hoped.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: The D and G stings are responsive. The whole set were playable immediately, no breaking in or weird metallic sounds like Dominants. I like the tone of the D and G.
Cons: The A string is a bit weak-sounding. The packaging is OTT, with wax seals on the envelopes; it all has to be paid for.
Other: I don't think I'll be getting these again: apart from the break-in period, they seem pretty much like Dominants. But everybody's styles, experiences and instruments are different.
Keen Amateur
Best low tension strings.
Pros: Low tension, helps the G string sound powerful and resonant. Responsive, makes the violin sing.
Cons: Nothing. Really good even the E.
Other: Very good if you are looking for a better version of the original Dominant, and to get more of a ‘gut’ sound.
