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Cello Strings — buy a set of cello strings in Kyiv

Cello strings are the main consumable that largely determines an instrument's sound. They differ by core material (steel / synthetic / gut), tension (light, medium, strong), winding (tungsten, chrome, silver, aluminium) and size (1/8–4/4). A cello-specific feature is mixing strings: the upper A&D and lower G&C are often taken from different makers. SoundsGood carries the full range: Larsen (Original, Soloist, Magnacore, Il Cannone, Crown), Thomastik-Infeld (Spirocore tungsten/chrome, Versum, Versum Solo, Dominant, Belcanto, Alphayue, Superflexible), Pirastro (Evah Pirazzi, Evah Pirazzi Gold, Perpetual, Obligato, Eudoxa, Passione, Gold, Chorda), D'Addario (Helicore, Prelude, Kaplan), Jargar. Prices range from ~2,400 ₴ (student) to ~17,400 ₴ (Versum Solo) per set.

🎻Steel / synthetic / gut
All types + combinations
📏Sizes 1/8–4/4
Child and adult
📦Free delivery
From 4,000 ₴ across Ukraine
🏛️Prozorro tenders
Schools, orchestras, philharmonics

🎵 String types by core material

⚙️ Steel core ⭐⭐⭐

For the cello, not just a student choice but a professional standard. Bright, powerful, stable sound, durable, unaffected by humidity. Thomastik Spirocore (especially tungsten-wound G and C) is the world standard for the bass. Also Superflexible, D'Addario Helicore, Pirastro Chromcor, Jargar. From music school to the concert stage.

🧵 Synthetic (perlon / composite)

Warm, complex sound rich in overtones. Complete ready-made sets that need no mixing. Pirastro Evah Pirazzi, Obligato, Thomastik Versum / Versum Solo, Dominant. Larsen (A&D) has a synthetic core with a metal winding — the benchmark for a singing top. For soloists, chamber music and a warm timbre.

🐑 Gut core

The warmest, richest, most authentic tone. The classic sound of baroque music. Sensitive to temperature and humidity, need more tuning, and cost more. Pirastro Eudoxa, Passione, Gold, Chorda (pure historical gut). For period performance, historically-informed playing and lovers of authenticity.

🎼 String ranges by level and sound

🎻 Student ⭐

~2,400–4,500 ₴. Stable, affordable, for music schools and beginners. Thomastik Alphayue (~2,800 ₴) made for students, D'Addario Prelude (~2,400 ₴), Larsen Crown/Aurora (~4,000 ₴), Pirastro Chromcor (~4,200 ₴). Hold tuning, durable, available in all fractional sizes 1/8–3/4.

🎻 Orchestral / standard ⭐⭐

~5,000–8,000 ₴. A reliable working sound for orchestra and conservatory. Thomastik Superflexible (~6,480 ₴), D'Addario Helicore (~5,000 ₴), Larsen Original (~6,690 ₴), Spirocore chrome (~7,950 ₴), Pirastro Obligato (~8,500 ₴). A balanced tone, stable over rehearsals.

🎻 Professional ⭐⭐⭐

~7,950–13,000 ₴. Maximum sound for the stage. Spirocore Tungsten G&C, Larsen Magnacore (~9,500 ₴), Thomastik Versum (~10,500 ₴), Pirastro Evah Pirazzi (~9,840 ₴), Evah Pirazzi Gold (~11,820 ₴), Pirastro Perpetual (~11,000 ₴). For soloists, principals and recording.

🎻 Solo / premium ⭐⭐⭐

~11,000–17,400 ₴. The top tier with maximum projection. Thomastik Versum Solo (~17,400 ₴), Larsen Soloist + Magnacore, Larsen Il Cannone, Pirastro Perpetual Soloist/Cadenza. For concert soloists and demanding instruments.

🎻 Gut

~8,000–14,000 ₴. Authentic baroque tone. Pirastro Gold (~8,000 ₴), Eudoxa (~10,000 ₴), Passione (~13,000 ₴), Chorda (pure gut). For early music, the baroque bow and historically-informed performance.

🎻 Individual A, D, G, C strings

Sold separately. The upper A and D fade first, so they are replaced on their own. They are also the basis of mixing: Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C. This lets you swap a single string or build your own combination without buying a whole set.

🎯 How to choose cello strings

📐 1. Your level

Beginner / music school → Alphayue, Prelude, Larsen Crown, Chromcor. Conservatory / orchestra → Superflexible, Helicore, Larsen Original, Spirocore. Pro / soloist → Larsen Magnacore, Spirocore Tungsten, Versum, Evah Pirazzi (Gold), Perpetual. Baroque player → Eudoxa, Passione, Gold, Chorda.

📐 2. Your cello's character

Bright/harsh → warm: Obligato, Versum, Larsen Original (they soften it). Dull/quiet → projecting: Evah Pirazzi, Spirocore Tungsten, Larsen Soloist (they open it up). Weak bass → Spirocore Tungsten G&C add depth and power.

📐 3. Tension

Medium — universal, for 90% of cellists. Strong/heavy — louder, more bass, but stiffer and harder on the instrument. Light/weak — softer, warmer, easier response. Larsen A&D — usually medium; Spirocore G&C — in the right tungsten weight.

📐 4. Set or combination

A ready set (Evah Pirazzi, Versum, Dominant) — simpler, one character. A combination (Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C) — the best balance of top and bass, the pro standard. Start with a set, then move to a combination later.

📐 5. Cello size

4/4 (adult), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 (fractional), sometimes 7/8. Strings must match the body size. Student lines (Alphayue, Prelude, Larsen Crown, Superflexible) come in all fractional sizes. Premium solo (Versum Solo, Magnacore) is mostly 4/4.

📐 6. Budget

2,400–4,500 ₴ — Alphayue, Prelude, Crown, Chromcor (schools). 5,000–8,000 ₴ — Superflexible, Helicore, Larsen Original, Obligato. 7,950–13,000 ₴ — Spirocore Tungsten, Magnacore, Versum, Evah Pirazzi, Perpetual. 13,000+ ₴ — Versum Solo, Passione.

🏭 Cello string brands

🌟 Larsen (Denmark) ⭐⭐⭐

The king of cello strings, especially the upper A and D. Larsen Original (~6,690 ₴) — the most popular in the world. Larsen Soloist — the solo version with stronger projection. Magnacore, Magnacore Arioso (~9,500 ₴) — premium. Il Cannone — top solo. Crown/Aurora — for students. A bright, singing, focused top.

🌟 Thomastik-Infeld (Austria) ⭐⭐⭐

Spirocore (tungsten/chrome) — the world standard for the G&C bass (~7,950 ₴). Versum / Versum Solo (~10,500–17,400 ₴) — modern synthetic with a rich tone. Dominant, Belcanto — synthetic. Superflexible (~6,480 ₴) — orchestral steel. Alphayue — for students. A choice for every level.

🌟 Pirastro (Germany) ⭐⭐⭐

The widest range. Evah Pirazzi / Evah Pirazzi Gold (~9,840–11,820 ₴) — a powerful synthetic set. Perpetual (~11,000 ₴) — modern top-tier. Obligato (~8,500 ₴) — warm. Chromcor — student. Gut: Eudoxa, Passione, Gold, Chorda. Made in Germany.

🌟 D'Addario (USA) ⭐⭐

Best value for money. Prelude — student steel (~2,400 ₴). Helicore — versatile steel for orchestra and folk (~5,000 ₴). Kaplan, Zyex, Ascenté. Stable, affordable, for schools, conservatories and orchestral players.

🌟 Jargar (Denmark) ⭐⭐

Danish orchestral classic. Jargar Classic, Superior, Special — steel strings with a warm, stable sound, loved by orchestral players for reliability and price. Often combined with Larsen or Spirocore. The single A&D strings are popular for replacement.

🌟 Combinations of different brands

The strength of cello set-up is in pairing. Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C (the classic), Versum Solo A&D + Spirocore G&C, Larsen Soloist + Magnacore. SoundsGood will help build a combination for your instrument and style.

🎻 Strings for your profile

🎻 Music-school student (fractional cello)

Thomastik Alphayue (~2,800 ₴) or D'Addario Prelude (~2,400 ₴) in the right size (1/4, 1/2, 3/4). Affordable, stable, durable. For an older student — Larsen Original or Superflexible.

🎻 Conservatory student

Larsen Original (~6,690 ₴) or Thomastik Spirocore chrome (~7,950 ₴) ⭐⭐⭐. A working professional sound, stable tuning for exams and concerts. Or Superflexible as a more budget orchestral option.

🎻 Soloist / concert player

Larsen Soloist A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C ⭐⭐⭐ — the benchmark solo combination. Or Thomastik Versum Solo (~17,400 ₴), Larsen Magnacore, Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold. Maximum projection into the hall.

🎻 Orchestral player

Larsen Original A&D + Spirocore G&C or Thomastik Superflexible. A balanced tone that blends in the section, stable over long rehearsals and durable. Jargar — a reliable budget alternative.

🎻 The classic universal combination ⭐

Larsen Original A&D + Thomastik Spirocore Tungsten G&C. The most popular pairing in the world: Larsen's singing, bright top + Spirocore's powerful, rich bass. The default standard for a serious cello.

🎻 Baroque / early music

Pirastro Eudoxa, Passione, Gold or Chorda (pure gut). An authentic warm tone for the baroque bow and historically-informed performance. Semi-authentic — synthetic Obligato.

🎻 A "bright/harsh" cello

Pirastro Obligato (~8,500 ₴), Thomastik Versum or Larsen Original. Warm strings soften the metallic shine and tame harshness. Light tension smooths the sound further.

🎻 A "dull/quiet" cello

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi, Larsen Soloist + Spirocore Tungsten G&C. Bright, strongly projecting strings with a powerful bass open the instrument up and add volume and depth.

📊 Top 4/4 cello string sets — comparison

SetBrandCoreSound characterLevelPrice
PreludeD'AddarioSteelBright, simpleBeginner, school~2,400 ₴
Alphayue ⭐ThomastikSyntheticWarm, studentSchool~2,800 ₴
Crown / AuroraLarsenSteelBalancedStudent~4,000 ₴
ChromcorPirastroSteelBright, loudStudent, orchestra~4,200 ₴
HelicoreD'AddarioSteelVersatileOrchestra, folk~5,000 ₴
SuperflexibleThomastikSteelStable orchestralOrchestra~6,480 ₴
Original ⭐⭐⭐LarsenSynth./metalSinging, bright topWorld standard~6,690 ₴
Spirocore (chrome)ThomastikSteelPowerful, richOrchestra, pro~7,950 ₴
Spirocore Tungsten G&C ⭐⭐⭐ThomastikSteel (tungsten)Benchmark bassPro (G,C)~9,000 ₴
ObligatoPirastroSyntheticWarm, softChamber, pro~8,500 ₴
Magnacore ⭐⭐LarsenSteelFocused soloPro, solo~9,500 ₴
Evah Pirazzi ⭐⭐⭐PirastroSyntheticPowerful soloPro, solo~9,840 ₴
Eudoxa (gut)PirastroGutWarm, authenticBaroque~10,000 ₴
VersumThomastikSyntheticRich, modernPro~10,500 ₴
PerpetualPirastroSynth./steelModern, powerfulPro~11,000 ₴
Evah Pirazzi Gold ⭐⭐⭐PirastroSyntheticWarm powerful soloPro, solo~11,820 ₴
Passione (gut)PirastroGutAuthentic topBaroque premium~13,000 ₴
Versum Solo ⭐⭐⭐ThomastikSyntheticTop solo, projectionSolo premium~17,400 ₴

💡 Classic string combinations and accessories

🎯 Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C ⭐⭐⭐

The most famous combination in the world. Larsen's singing, bright top (Original or Soloist) paired with Thomastik Spirocore's powerful tungsten bass. The universal professional standard for orchestra and solo.

🎯 Versum Solo A&D + Spirocore G&C

A modern solo combination. Thomastik Versum Solo's rich, warm top + Spirocore's benchmark bass. For soloists who want maximum projection with a warm timbre.

🎵 Cello rosin

Larsen Cello, Pirastro Cello (Gold), Thomastik, D'Addario Kaplan. Cello rosin is softer and darker than violin rosin — it grips the thicker strings better. Matched to the season. ~300–1,200 ₴.

🎵 Wolf eliminator

Wolf eliminator, New Harmony. Almost essential on the cello — it removes the wolf tone (often F/F# on the G or D string). Fitted between bridge and tailpiece, chosen by weight. ~250–900 ₴.

🎵 Endpin rockstop

Rubber stop, mat, board with a strap (Xeros, Black Hole). Keeps the endpin from sliding on the floor. Essential on a smooth stage or parquet. ~200–1,500 ₴.

🎵 Mutes and care

Practice mute (heavy) and orchestral (Tourte), string-cleaning cloths, polish. A practice mute quietens the cello for home work. Wiping the strings after playing extends their life. ~100–700 ₴.

🎯 Buying tips

🎵 Beginner / music school ⭐

Thomastik Alphayue (~2,800 ₴) or D'Addario Prelude (~2,400 ₴). Stable, durable, affordable. In the correct fractional size 1/8–3/4.

🎵 Conservatory student

Larsen Original (~6,690 ₴) or Spirocore chrome (~7,950 ₴). A proven professional sound, stable tuning for exams and concerts.

🎵 The classic combination ⭐

Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C ⭐⭐⭐. The world standard: a singing top + a powerful bass. Universal for orchestra and solo.

🎵 Soloist

Larsen Soloist + Spirocore Tungsten or Versum Solo (~17,400 ₴), Evah Pirazzi Gold (~11,820 ₴). Maximum projection into the hall, rich dynamics.

🎵 Orchestra

Larsen Original + Spirocore or Thomastik Superflexible (~6,480 ₴). A balanced tone, stability, durability. Jargar — a budget alternative.

🎵 Baroque music

Pirastro Eudoxa, Passione, Gold or Chorda. Gut — an authentic warm tone. Expect more frequent tuning and sensitivity to humidity.

🎵 Tame a harsh cello

Pirastro Obligato (~8,500 ₴), Versum or Larsen Original + light. Warm strings remove metallic shine and smooth the highs.

🎵 Boost a weak bass

Spirocore Tungsten G&C. The tungsten bass adds depth, power and richness to the lower strings — G&C are most often changed first.

💰 By budget

2,400–4,500 ₴: Alphayue, Prelude, Crown. 5,000–8,000 ₴: Superflexible, Helicore, Larsen Original. 8,000+ ₴: Spirocore Tungsten, Magnacore, Versum, Evah Pirazzi.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What types of strings are there by core material?

Three types. Steel — for the cello both a student and a professional standard: bright, powerful, durable (Spirocore, Superflexible, Helicore). Synthetic — warm, complex sound (Evah Pirazzi, Versum, Obligato, Dominant). Gut — the warmest, most authentic tone, sensitive to humidity (Eudoxa, Passione, Gold). Mixing types on one instrument is very popular.

Which strings should a beginner choose?

Stable, affordable: Thomastik Alphayue (~2,800 ₴), D'Addario Prelude (~2,400 ₴), Larsen Crown (~4,000 ₴), Pirastro Chromcor (~4,200 ₴). Hold tuning, durable, forgive technique, available in all fractional sizes 1/8–3/4.

How much does a set cost?

Student — 2,400–4,500 ₴ (Alphayue, Prelude, Crown, Chromcor). Orchestral — 5,000–8,000 ₴ (Superflexible, Helicore, Larsen Original, Obligato). Professional — 7,950–13,000 ₴ (Spirocore Tungsten, Magnacore, Versum, Evah Pirazzi/Gold, Perpetual). Solo/gut — 11,000–17,400 ₴.

What is the Larsen + Spirocore combination?

The most famous pairing in the world: a Larsen top (A,D) — bright and singing — with a Thomastik Spirocore Tungsten bass (G,C) — powerful and rich. Larsen A&D + Spirocore Tungsten G&C is the default standard for a serious cello, chosen by orchestral players and soloists for decades.

Why are strings bought separately as A, D, G, C?

On the cello, mixing is very common. The top A,D give singing and brightness, the lower G,C give bass power. Many cellists build their own formula (Larsen A&D + Spirocore G&C). So strings are sold both as sets and singly.

Tungsten or chrome in Spirocore?

Tungsten — denser, more focused, more powerful bass, pricier, for G and C in the pro setting. Chrome — cheaper, a little softer, orchestral. For the classic pro combination you want Spirocore Tungsten G&C.

What do light, medium and strong tension mean?

Medium — universal, for 90% of cellists. Strong/heavy — louder, more bass, but stiffer and harder on the instrument. Light/weak — softer, warmer, easier response. Larsen A&D — usually medium. If unsure, choose medium.

How do I match string size?

String size = cello size: 4/4 (adult), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, sometimes 7/8. Student lines (Alphayue, Prelude, Crown, Superflexible) come in all fractional sizes. Premium solo (Versum Solo, Magnacore) is mostly 4/4. Match the body exactly.

Larsen, Spirocore or Evah Pirazzi?

Larsen (A,D) — the top benchmark. Spirocore Tungsten (G,C) — the bass benchmark; they are classically paired. Evah Pirazzi (~9,840 ₴) — a complete synthetic set, no mixing needed. Larsen+Spirocore — the universal standard; Evah Pirazzi/Versum — for a ready-made set.

How long do strings last?

Steel (Spirocore, Superflexible, Helicore) — most durable, 6–12 months+. Synthetic (Evah Pirazzi, Versum) — 3–6 months. Larsen A&D — 4–8 months (the top fades first). Gut — 1–3 months. Signs: dull tone, drifting intonation, lost projection.

Which strings for a baroque cello?

Gut: Pirastro Chorda (pure historical gut), Eudoxa, Passione, Gold. An authentic warm tone without metallic shine. More frequent tuning, sensitive to humidity. Semi-authentic — synthetic Obligato.

What is a 'wolf' and how do I remove it?

A wolf tone is a buzzing note (often F/F# on the G or D string), caused by body resonance. It is removed with a wolf eliminator (Wolf eliminator, New Harmony) between the bridge and the tailpiece. Almost every cello has some wolf.

Do you supply schools, orchestras, Prozorro?

Yes. SoundsGood supplies Larsen, Thomastik, Pirastro and D'Addario to children's music schools, conservatories, philharmonics and symphony/chamber orchestras via Prozorro. Bulk supply for a whole section, with rosin, full documentation and certificates.

Where can I buy cello strings in Kyiv?

SoundsGood — Olzhycha St, 15 (Dorohozhychi metro). Larsen Original/Soloist/Magnacore; Thomastik Spirocore (tungsten/chrome)/Versum/Dominant/Alphayue; Pirastro Evah Pirazzi/Perpetual/Obligato/Eudoxa; D'Addario Helicore/Prelude and separate A, D, G, C. We help build a classic combination. Delivery across Ukraine. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

🏆 Why SoundsGood

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All string types

Steel, synthetic, gut + classic A&D / G&C combinations

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World brands

Larsen, Thomastik, Pirastro, D'Addario, Jargar

Genuine only

Official distributors, certificates, authenticity guaranteed

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Prozorro tenders

Supply for schools, conservatories, orchestras, philharmonics

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Free delivery

Across Ukraine from 4,000 ₴ via Nova Poshta

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Pay in instalments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

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+380 (73) 060 01 01 — Kyiv

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