Larsen Viola String, A
By Larsen
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Ball end, Medium tension
8
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£20.04 | |
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Ball end, High tension (Strong)
5
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£20.04 | |
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Ball end, low tension (Soft)
2
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£20.04 | |
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Loop end, Medium tension
1
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£20.04 | |
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Loop end, High tension (Strong)
2
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£20.04 | |
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Loop end, low tension (soft)
3
in stock
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£20.04 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Chrome steel on solid steel core. Ball or loop end.
compatible with both medium and long scale Larsen viola strings
Recommended for violas with a playing scale of 35-38cm which covers most violas of back length 15-16.5 inches
Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
A great A string which 'sings so sweetly'
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out of
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found the following review helpful
Pros: This Larsen A (which replaces an Obligato A which I found disappointingly dull) 'sings so sweetly' on my 1907 Thomas C Buttcher viola and lives up to its reputation.Took only a few days to completely settle and stays in tune very well. Blends in beautifully with Obligato C, G and D strings to give a consistent sound picture - an excellent combination which I'll stick with.
Cons: Not cheap but great sound and worth it.
Other: As others have commented it is the combination of string and instrument under review.
Keen Amateur
The only A string I use these days
Pros: A well rounded string, both bright and resonant on my viola. Pairs well with synthetic strings such as Dominant and Obligato. The only A string I use these days.
Cons: You have to match it with other strings. The Larsen D is fine but you really should use better G and C strings.
Other: Fast service by String Zone.
Professional
Snapped on restringing
Pros: I have been loyal to Larsen for years because I like the feel under the fingers and the tension on my instrument.
Cons: This will be the last Larsen A I buy because, and not for the first time, the string snapped as I was putting it on. It snapped right at the peg box. Money wasted.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
One of the best A strings for viola.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Non-shrieky A. Lasts well and holds its pitch well within a day of being put on the viola. This may be the best A string out there, though it has at least one cheaper rival.
Cons: Expensive.
Grade 8+
Very good sound
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1
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very satisfied with this string. I bought it to replace the A on a set of Evah Pirazzis on my large (16.75") viola, as I felt the Evah A was a bit strident. The Larsen settled down straight away with minimal need to retune, and blends superbly with the other Evahs. It has a rounder sound than the string I took off. Recommended!
Cons: Nothing
Beginner
Grade 8+
Certainly worth the expense
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out of
3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Fits very well with my dominant strings and makes a much sweeter and nicer tone than their A string
Cons: nothing yet
Other: Instantly improved the higher sections of pieces, and didn't need much adjustment when first used.
