Larsen Viola String, A

By Larsen

4.7 from 23 reviews
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£22.65
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Ball end, Medium tension
27 in stock
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Ball end, High tension (Strong)
3 in stock
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Ball end, low tension (Soft)
2 in stock
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Loop end, Medium tension
11 in stock
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Loop end, High tension (Strong)
1 in stock
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Loop end, low tension (soft)
1 in stock
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* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.

Description

Chrome steel on solid steel core. Ball or loop end.

compatible with both medium and long scale Larsen viola strings

Recommended for violas with a playing scale of 35-38cm which covers most violas of back length 15-16.5 inches



Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
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Felix
25/05/2019 19:04
Oxford , United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

The only A string I use these days

Pros: A well rounded string, both bright and resonant on my viola. Pairs well with synthetic strings such as Dominant and Obligato. The only A string I use these days.

Cons: You have to match it with other strings. The Larsen D is fine but you really should use better G and C strings.

Other: Fast service by String Zone.

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Nick
02/03/2019 11:08
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Professional

Snapped on restringing

Pros: I have been loyal to Larsen for years because I like the feel under the fingers and the tension on my instrument.

Cons: This will be the last Larsen A I buy because, and not for the first time, the string snapped as I was putting it on. It snapped right at the peg box. Money wasted.

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Dr Glyn R John
28/12/2017 17:34
Yarm, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

A great A string which 'sings so sweetly'

Pros: This Larsen A (which replaces an Obligato A which I found disappointingly dull) 'sings so sweetly' on my 1907 Thomas C Buttcher viola and lives up to its reputation.Took only a few days to completely settle and stays in tune very well. Blends in beautifully with Obligato C, G and D strings to give a consistent sound picture - an excellent combination which I'll stick with.

Cons: Not cheap but great sound and worth it.

Other: As others have commented it is the combination of string and instrument under review.

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Wladimir
07/11/2016 16:29
Kaštel Gomilica, Croatia

Professional

The string has a brilliant sound.

Pros: Larsen a string medium tension is very bright, it gives your instrument a brilliant solo sound rather like e string on violin.

Cons: Could be cheaper.

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Pamela
05/07/2016 20:08
Bewdley, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Nice

Pros: Prefer the tone to the evah pirazzi

Cons: None

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maren
27/11/2014 12:50
Stamford Lincs, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

worth a try

Pros: comfortable to touch, mellow sound

Cons: a bit weaker than the Jagar, therefore not quite such a good match for the Pirastro Eudoxa that I use for D,G,C

Other: recommend

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Viola
28/07/2014 17:58
King's Lynn, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

One of the best A strings for viola.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Non-shrieky A. Lasts well and holds its pitch well within a day of being put on the viola. This may be the best A string out there, though it has at least one cheaper rival.

Cons: Expensive.

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Martin
22/03/2013 14:57
Devizes, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Very good sound
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Very satisfied with this string. I bought it to replace the A on a set of Evah Pirazzis on my large (16.75") viola, as I felt the Evah A was a bit strident. The Larsen settled down straight away with minimal need to retune, and blends superbly with the other Evahs. It has a rounder sound than the string I took off. Recommended!

Cons: Nothing

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Lisabet
16/03/2012 17:15
Bristol, United Kingdom

Beginner

Lives up to it's reputation
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Nice mellow sound

Cons: -

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Susan
06/04/2011 14:22
Stewkley, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Certainly worth the expense
1 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Fits very well with my dominant strings and makes a much sweeter and nicer tone than their A string

Cons: nothing yet

Other: Instantly improved the higher sections of pieces, and didn't need much adjustment when first used.

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