Larsen Il Cannone Silver —
a bold, shining voice for violin
"Il Cannone Silver offers incredible projection and a powerful, vibrant tone that fills even the largest halls with ease. The resonance across all four strings is beautifully balanced – rich and responsive, yet always refined." — Josef Špaček.
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What is Il Cannone Silver?
Larsen Il Cannone Silver introduces a bold, shining voice to the Il Cannone family. Designed for violinists seeking a silvery brilliance with an increased overtone resonance and superior projection. The set features five strings, including two distinct E strings to match your sound.
At the heart of Il Cannone Silver lies a focus on clarity with an overtone-rich resonance, particularly in the upper register. The D and G strings are wound with high-grade 99.85% pure silver flat wire, ensuring exceptional brightness and purity of sound, while enhancing the richness and colours in the lower range. The A string is wound with precision aluminium flat wire. The Silver E and Caprice E strings both feature a removable ball end and are made using a unique carbon steel.
Who is this for? Il Cannone Silver is ideal for large-hall performance, solo concerts, and players seeking a more vibrant presence with a rich overtone spectrum. This is soloist-grade material.
Sound and Characteristics
Il Cannone Silver is designed to respond swiftly under the bow, whilst offering nuanced control across dynamics and colour. It offers high bow resistance and a wide dynamic range with fast, articulate response while maintaining a flexible feel under the fingers. The distinct sonic character is defined by radiant clarity with luxurious overtones.
Silvery brilliance
A distinctive tonal shine — the hallmark of the silver winding. Stands apart from Gold and standard Il Cannone.
Superior projection
Fills even the largest concert halls. Built for solo performance on major stages.
Overtone resonance
Increased overtone resonance — particularly in the upper register. Rich, open tone.
Balanced set
All 4 strings balanced together — rich and responsive across the full range.
Versatile Five-String Set — Two E Options
Silver E — powerful, bold and silvery
Carbon steel. Tension 8.07 kg / 17.75 lbs. Removable ball end. Perfect for an assertive tonal presence.
Caprice E — sparkling, focused, brilliant
Carbon steel. Tension 8.40 kg / 18.48 lbs (higher). Removable ball end. Ideal for instruments that benefit from added brilliance.
How to choose: Silver E for a more powerful, fuller sound. Caprice E for greater brightness and focus. Try both — the best choice depends on your instrument and playing style.
Josef Špaček — Larsen Featured Artist
"Il Cannone Silver offers incredible projection and a powerful, vibrant tone that fills even the largest halls with ease. The resonance across all four strings is beautifully balanced – rich and responsive, yet always refined. This set doesn't just complement the instrument; it completes it. These strings have become an essential part of my sound. Il Cannone Silver are definitely Soloist material. This new set delivers what the name suggests: a silvery, clear tone." — Josef Špaček
Josef Špaček is a Czech violinist and laureate of international competitions. He plays the outstanding "LeBrun; Bouthillard" Guarneri del Gesù of 1732.
Technical Specifications
| String | Tension (kg / lbs) | Core | Winding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Cannone Silver E | 8.07 / 17.75 | Carbon steel | — |
| Il Cannone Caprice E | 8.40 / 18.48 | Carbon steel | — |
| Il Cannone Silver A | 6.00 / 13.19 | Synthetic multi-filament | Aluminium |
| Il Cannone Silver D | 5.14 / 11.32 | Synthetic multi-filament | High grade silver 99.85% |
| Il Cannone Silver G | 4.79 / 10.53 | Synthetic multi-filament | High grade silver 99.85% |
The Il Cannone Violin Family
Il Cannone
The original. Balance of power, brilliance and warmth. Widely used by soloists worldwide.
Il Cannone Silver ← THIS ONE
Silvery brilliance and overtone resonance. For large hall performance. 99.85% silver on D and G.
Il Cannone Gold
Golden warmth and depth. Less bright than Silver, warmer and richer. For chamber performance.
Direct & Focused
Maximum focus and articulatory precision. Direct, clear tone.
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