Larsen Viola strings represent the very best in viola strings for quality of sound, premium materials that not only sound and play great, but they keep for a good, long while.
Larson’s A strings are very popular and you will often see them complement all the other popular brands. A common combined set, is Thomastik Spirocore C & G, with a Larsen A & D. Don’t forget to go over to our special combined viola sets that will save you money. Again, Larsen viola strings are extremely popular at the professional level where players will either use a whole set or combine them with other brands.
Larsen Virtuoso are an extension of their (very) famous A string. So in fact, Larsen came out with these new Virtuoso strings that players now say are ‘fuller’ and richer sounding, but with the same great response and complexity that the famous A has. These are reported to have a ‘wider’ range of timbres that one doesn’t usually experience with the lower strings on other brands.
Which is better for you, the plain Virtuoso or the Virtuoso Sololists? Since they are the same price in string to string comparison, think of them simply as the same, but different gauge is all. You can mix and match just like any other strings. The Soloists might have a slight more ‘brilliance’, slightly more tension and resistance to them, while the reg. Virtuoso are ‘warmer’, with a bit less tension and resistance. Viola players, you know your viola! Most tend to buy one complete set or the other. If by some chance you have ‘that one string’ that you know needs more or less of ‘that’ then you can order accordingly. Both reg. Virtuoso and Soloist are only in “medium” gauge.
Larsen viola strings deliver a warm, direct sound with quick tuning stability and excellent projection, ideal for instruments needing complementary warmth.
Larsen Virtuoso strings are somewhat lower in tension when comparing similar gauges with other brands. Giving an extraordinary responsiveness.
Larsen Virtuoso Soloist strings provide a rich, saturated sound with a sensual warmth, offering excellent projection and a mellow complement for brighter violas.
