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Larsen Strings — the Danish Strings That Became the World Standard for Bowed Instruments
Larsen Strings is a family company from Sønderborg, Denmark, whose violin, viola, and cello strings sound in the world's finest orchestras and concert halls. The Larsen cello A and D have been the professionals' standard for decades, the Magnacore series conquered the solo stage, and Il Cannone — inspired by Paganini's legendary violin — opened a new chapter in string making. Larsen strings are played by Gautier Capuçon, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and Pablo Ferrández. All with an official warranty at SoundsGood.
The Larsen Story: From a Family Garage to the World's Stages
The Larsen Strings story began with a chance conversation and a simple question: why are good cello strings such a rarity? The answer turned out to be anything but simple, and Laurits Th. Larsen set out to find it himself. He made the first Larsen cello A string in the family garage — and it proved so successful that it quickly became the choice of professional cellists worldwide. That's how a company was born in Denmark that today ranks among the most respected string makers for bowed instruments.
The Larsen secret lies in combining Danish engineering precision with living music: every string prototype is tested with musicians one to one before it goes into production. The Larsen cello A and D have remained the world standard for decades, the Magnacore series with its steel core and tungsten winding became the choice of soloists like Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Müller-Schott, and the Il Cannone violin series (2017) was created after the sound of the legendary 1743 Guarneri once owned by Paganini and nicknamed "the Cannon" for its explosively powerful voice.
Today Larsen Strings operates from a new DGNB Gold certified factory in Sønderborg: production runs on wind energy as part of the city's ProjectZero mission toward carbon neutrality. Danish quality, hands-on control, and respect for the musician and the planet — that's what stands behind every envelope of Larsen strings.
Main Larsen Lines
Larsen Original — the Brand Classic
The strings where it all began: the legendary cello A and D — the world standard for decades — plus full sets for violin, viola, and cello with a warm, balanced sound.
Magnacore & Magnacore Arioso — the Solo Cello
A powerful steel core with tungsten winding: a charismatic sound with an endless palette of colors. Arioso — lower tension for effortless pianissimo. The choice of Capuçon and Müller-Schott.
Il Cannone — After Paganini's Violin
The series inspired by the 1743 Guarneri "Il Cannone": projection without sacrificing warmth and focus. For violin (including Il Cannone Gold) and cello in two variants — Direct & Focused and Warm & Broad.
Soloist — Cello for the Big Stage
A solid steel core of special construction: more power and projection for solo performances and concerts with orchestra.
Virtuoso & Tzigane — Character for Violin and Viola
Virtuoso — brilliance, power, and fast response for solo repertoire; Tzigane — a darker, passionate timbre with freedom of phrasing.
Aurora — Danish Quality, More Accessible
A line for violin, viola, and cello: steel and tungsten, three tension levels, an honest deep sound — Danish strings for students and amateurs with no compromise on quality.
Who Are Larsen Strings For?
| Level | Recommended Series | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Students & amateurs | Aurora, Original | Danish quality and stable tuning at a fair price |
| Experienced musicians | Original, Virtuoso, Tzigane | The benchmark cello A/D and characterful violin timbres |
| Soloists & professionals | Magnacore, Magnacore Arioso, Il Cannone, Soloist | Projection for big halls and a world-class palette of colors |
The classic advice among the world's cellists: a Larsen A and D combined with bass strings of the player's taste — that combination has been the starting point of the "professional" cello sound for decades.
SoundsGood — Official Larsen Strings Dealer in Ukraine
When you buy Larsen strings at SoundsGood, you get 100% genuine products from official supply channels — properly stored and from fresh batches. No counterfeits or grey imports, from which the bowed-string market suffers especially.
- ✅ Genuine products — official supplies and quality guarantee on every set
- 🎻 Matched to your instrument — we'll help choose the series and tension for your cello, violin, or viola
- 🎵 Advice from musicians — proven string combinations for your repertoire
- 💳 Installment payments — PrivatBank and monobank plans with no extra fees
- 🚚 Delivery across Ukraine — Nova Poshta in 1–3 days, free from 4,000 UAH
- 📦 Everything for bowed strings — rosin, bridges, cases, and accessories in one place
Larsen — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larsen Strings known for?
A Danish family company whose first cello A string was made in founder Laurits Larsen's garage — and became the world standard. Today it's one of the most respected makers of violin, viola, and cello strings: the Original, Magnacore, Il Cannone, Soloist, Virtuoso, Tzigane, and Aurora series.
Which Larsen strings should I choose for cello?
The classic — Original: the benchmark A and D where the professional sound begins. For the solo stage — Magnacore (power and palette) or the lower-tension Arioso; Il Cannone offers a choice between Direct & Focused and Warm & Broad. For students — Aurora. Tell us about your instrument and repertoire and we'll match a set.
What is Il Cannone?
The series inspired by the 1743 Guarneri "Il Cannone" that Paganini played: cannon-like projection without losing warmth and focus. First released for violin (2017), later for cello in two mutually compatible sound variants; the violin line also includes Il Cannone Gold with a gold-plated D.
Is there a warranty and delivery?
Yes, all Larsen products at SoundsGood are genuine and officially supplied. We deliver across Ukraine via Nova Poshta in 1–3 days, free from 4,000 UAH; pickup is available in Kyiv (15 Olzhycha St.).
📞 Phone
+380 (73) 060 01 01 — Kyiv
+380 (97) 667 14 43 — Lviv
📍 Showroom
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed