Larsen Tzigane Violin Strings, SET
By Larsen
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Description
Tzigane strings have a lower tension than the regular Larsen strings to produce a more gut like response. They are designed to give an authentic sound to traditional music.
4/4 instruments only.
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Specifications
- E - Carbon Steel
- A - Aluminium on synthetic core
- D - Silver on synthetic core
- G - Silver on synthetic core
Customer reviews:
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Professional
good sounding strings nice tension
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Pros: happy with these strings better and more even than dominants once in tune always in tune my third set of these sweet warm melow nothing harsh or hoarse good for 8-10 months 2-3 nights a week playing traditional irish music tried thomastic spiracore dominants daddarios enfild blues all different but ok evah pirazzi brilliant strings but to dear and dont last so its been larsen for me with no regrets
Cons: wee bit slow reaction on the d-g strings for reels but not a problem when you get used to the strings not realy a con but noticable
Other: changed my rosin from normal black hidershine to gustave bernardel what a difference
Keen Amateur
Excellent strings, if not for the A
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Pros: This strings sound beautiful. Full of overtones of the good kind and with enough power. They add very good playability in higher positions in G & D. Low tension and very easy to play them.
Cons: I had many troubles with the A string. It sounds dead and in one set it showed degradation in the area in contact with the bow in less than 2 weeks. I changed it with another Tzigane A, and it is also a very dead string, moreso compared with the rest of the set, which is colorful and resonant.
Other: The G & D are absolutely fantastic. Worth to consider those strings as a permanent solution if I found an A & E combination that matches them.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Good strings, excellent on some violins
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Good sound on my fine fiddle, great sound on my older Glaser. Responsive, good to feel and stay in tune well. They sound better than a lot of brands when double stopping. Overall good but I'll be going back to the other Larsens on my main instrument.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
Not bad, but not really for me.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Decent sound, average price for what you get.
Cons: Not as powerful sounding as the regular Larsen strings. The A string often produces a very scratchy sound. Could just be me of course, but it seems a lot less forgiving than the other strings. They're also a little brighter than I prefer, on my handmade chinese violin.
Other: They're not bad, but I won't be replacing them with more tzigane's when I come to change them, which will probably be a little earlier than strictly necessary.
Professional
Rich and warm
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Pros: Very happy with the sound and feel of these strings - they have a richness and warmth that I really liked. They suit my mid 19th century fiddle very well.
Cons: The aluminium wrap on the A unwound after, maybe 12 weeks which was disappointing, although not uncommon for me tbf.
Other: As they are so low tension the response on the G and D is a little slower than some other string brands - which is fine, just takes a little getting used to
Keen Amateur
Grade 8+
Lower tension strings of mixed quality.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I bought them to help with playing false harmonics and the lower tension makes it indeed a little easier to play them. I like the A and E string, pleasant sound and very clear. They sound quite different from other strings.
Cons: The G string does not sound very good in higher positions. I would not use them again for that reason.
Keen Amateur
Powerful but twangy
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Pros: Powerful. Nice sonorous G-string.
Cons: Sound somewhat "twangy" - if you know what I mean. Indeed seem to require a lot of rosin, which I don't like.
Other: OK for now, but probably would not buy again.
Professional
Fantastic strings at great prove
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Excellent depth of sound, great response at all dynamics. Brilliant projection and power. They take hardly any time to settle and hold tuning very well too! Very satisfied.
Cons: Occasionally had one string that never quite settles properly. They generally only last about three months but that's due to heavy use.
