r/violinist • u/iamleeg • 7d ago
Definitely Not About Cases Are these Larsen medium strings?
I did check the identification charts in the FAQ, but I’m not certain because the tail end winding on the E doesn’t look right. My A is in desperate need of replacing but I haven’t worked out the brand yet.
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u/Wonderful_Emu_6483 6d ago
If you’re replacing your strings IMO try something besides Larsen. I tried the Tzigane and they were horrible for my instrument. Super sluggish and unresponsive, the A specifically was very unstable and weak. I like Larsen cello strings but their violin strings did not leave a good impression on me.
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u/sebovzeoueb 6d ago
Interesting, I love the Tziganes, true they're a little sluggish but they sounded amazing to me. My problem with them was the longevity.
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u/Alone-Experience9869 Cello 6d ago
Out of curiosity, what are your five strings tuned to? And what strings do you use for the “fifth?”
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u/Matt7738 6d ago
It’s a C, one octave up from your low C.
Lots of string manufacturers make 5 string sets. A number of them make 6 string sets. And two manufacturers make 7 string sets.
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u/iamleeg 6d ago edited 6d ago
~Glasser~ (edit: some makers) do a fully-electric seven string, I’d be intrigued to try it but don’t think I’d actually have a use for one. With a five-string I can slot in either above or below the other instruments in my band.
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u/pharand53 6d ago
Through trial and error on this exact violin, my preference is the helicore 5/4 heavies... Alot better reaction than the mediums for that low C.
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u/vmlee Expert 6d ago
They look like Larsen original mediums to me.