Larsen Soloist for Cello —
"When you find the right combination, it's a wonderful feeling"
Larsen Soloist — a refined addition to the Original range, purpose designed for enhanced projection, focus and volume. Beautiful smooth and focused sound with warmth and clarity across all registers. Easy response, rapid tuning stability. Available in three tensions.
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What is Larsen Soloist for Cello?
Larsen Soloist cello strings are crafted for the professional cellist, offering enhanced projection, focus and volume to bring your performance to life. A refined addition to the Original range, designed to meet the demands of solo performers. Available in Soft, Medium and Strong tensions for A and D, and Medium and Strong for G. The slightly increased tension compared to the Original range adds a boost in projection.
"When you find the right combination (of strings), it's a wonderful feeling. It gives you a direct connection between you and the instrument." — Andreas Brantelid
Sound and Characteristics
Values illustrated for Soloist A&D set with Magnacore G&C
Smooth, focused sound
Embracing warmth with enhanced projection. Warmth and clarity across all registers — perfect for solo repertoire.
Enhanced projection
Designed for the soloist — boosted focus and volume, particularly in the highest harmonics.
Easy response
Known for easy response and rapid tuning stability — the hallmark Larsen quality.
Three tensions
Soft, Medium and Strong for A and D. Medium and Strong for G. Choose the optimal tension for your instrument and style.
Build and Materials
- A and D strings: Solid steel cores wound with precision rolled stainless steel flat wire. Focused and warm tone supporting expressive playing in the upper register.
- G string: Solid steel core wound with tungsten. Powerful resonance and depth in the lower register.
vs Original: The Soloist Edition is built on solid steel cores — different in properties and dimensions from their standard counterparts — made for the demanding soloist player. Slightly increased tension vs Original adds projection boost.
Andreas Brantelid — Larsen Featured Artist
"When you find the right combination (of strings), it's a wonderful feeling. It gives you a direct connection between you and the instrument." — Andreas Brantelid
Andreas Brantelid is a Swedish cellist, one of the most prominent of his generation. Known for his singing, warm tonal quality and expressive phrasing, he performs with leading orchestras and concert halls across Scandinavia and Europe.
A Natural Upgrade — Larsen Sovereign G and C
Larsen recommends pairing Larsen Soloist A + D with Sovereign G + C. For many cellists, Larsen A and D paired with tungsten-wound lower strings has long been the natural choice — valued for its focus, projection and reliability. Now, that foundation evolves. Sovereign G and C are purpose-designed to partner Larsen A and D — enhancing the qualities you already rely on, while expanding what your instrument can do.
Soloist A + D
Focused and warm upper register. Stainless steel winding. Three tension options.
Sovereign G + C
Powerful lower register with tungsten winding. Depth, growl, immediate response and projection.
Together
Balanced, powerful and cohesive sound across the full instrument from C to A.
Evolution
Evolved from what you trust — developing your proven setup without losing character.
Technical Specifications (440 Hz / 700 mm)
| String | Tension | kg / lbs | Core | Winding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soloist A | Soft | 17.70 / 38.94 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist A | Medium | 18.25 / 40.15 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist A | Strong | 19.10 / 42.02 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist D | Soft | 13.63 / 29.99 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist D | Medium | 13.87 / 30.51 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist D | Strong | 14.42 / 31.72 | Solid steel | Stainless steel |
| Soloist G | Medium | 14.64 / 32.21 | Solid steel | Tungsten |
| Soloist G | Strong | 14.94 / 32.87 | Solid steel | Tungsten |
Reference — Larsen Soloist PDF (February 2020): A Soft 18.0/39.7 · A Medium 18.5/40.8 · A Strong 19.1/42.1 · D Soft 13.6/30.0 · D Medium 13.9/30.6 · D Strong 14.2/31.3 · G Soft 14.3/31.5 · G Medium 14.6/32.2 · G Strong 14.9/32.8. Data on the website was updated in 2025.
Sound Map — Position in the Larsen Cello Range
According to the official Sound Map (March 2026), Larsen Soloist sits between Broad and Focused — warmer and broader than Il Cannone Direct & Focused, less brilliant than Sovereign.
| Set | Sound Map position |
|---|---|
| Sovereign | Brilliant + Focused (upper right) |
| Il Cannone Direct & Focused | Brilliant + Focused |
| Il Cannone Warm & Broad | Neutral + Focused |
| Soloist Soft / Medium / Strong | Neutral, between Broad and Focused |
| Original Soft/Medium/Strong | Warm + Broad |
Silk Colours (Cello Silk Colours, April 2026)
| String | Tension | Silk colour |
|---|---|---|
| Soloist A | Soft / Medium / Strong | 🟢 Green |
| Soloist D | Soft / Medium / Strong | 🟢 Green |
| Soloist G | Medium / Strong | 🟢 Green |
How to tell apart from Original: Original uses blue (Soft) / red (Medium) / yellow (Strong) silks. Soloist is green across all tensions. Sovereign is also green but with a different number of bands per string (A = 2 bands → C = 5 bands).
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions about Larsen Soloist
Who is Larsen Soloist for?
Larsen Soloist is designed for professional and advanced cellists who need enhanced projection, focus and volume — particularly in solo or chamber performance. Ideal for players who value a smooth, focused sound with warmth and clarity across all registers.
How does Soloist differ from Larsen Original?
The Soloist Edition is built on solid steel cores — different in properties and dimensions from their standard Original counterparts — made for the demanding soloist. The slightly increased tension compared to the Original range adds a boost in projection and an embracing warmth to the sound.
What tensions are available for Soloist?
A and D strings are available in three tensions: Soft, Medium and Strong. The G string comes in Medium and Strong. A more flexible instrument may respond better to Soft or Medium, while a more powerful instrument may benefit from Medium or Strong.
Does Larsen Soloist include a C string?
No — the Larsen Soloist range includes only A, D and G strings. For the C string, Larsen recommends combining Soloist A and D with Larsen Sovereign C and G — the tungsten-wound lower strings provide a powerful lower register and a cohesive sound across the full instrument.
Which lower strings pair best with Soloist A and D?
Larsen recommends Sovereign G and C as the ideal partner for Soloist A and D. Sovereign G and C are purpose-designed to partner Larsen A and D strings — enhancing the qualities you already rely on while expanding what your instrument can do.
What silk colour do Larsen Soloist strings have?
According to the official PDF Cello Silk Colours (April 2026), all Soloist strings have green silk — for all tensions (Soft, Medium, Strong). Original uses blue/red/yellow. Sovereign is also green but with a different number of bands per string.
Where does Soloist sit on the Larsen Sound Map?
According to the official Sound Map (March 2026), Soloist sits between Broad and Focused. Warmer and broader than Il Cannone Direct & Focused, less brilliant than Sovereign. Sound Map values are illustrated for Soloist A&D combined with Magnacore G&C.
Does Soloist require a long break-in period?
Larsen Soloist is known for rapid tuning stability — one of the key characteristics of the range. Strings settle quickly and perform at full capacity after a short playing session.
Is Soloist suitable for orchestral playing?
While Soloist is designed primarily for solo performance, its warmth, focus and easy response make it an excellent choice for orchestral and chamber playing too — particularly where clarity and projection in the upper register are required.
How long do Larsen Soloist strings last?
Larsen Soloist is known for good longevity. To extend string life, clean them with alcohol periodically — the method is described in the Larsen String Expertise videos at larsenstrings.com.
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