Larsen Virtuoso Violin String Set Ball End Medium

I really like Larsen strings. I've used the Virtuosos set and the Tzigane and enjoy both. I love the rich tone of the Tzigane strings and they are very responsive to light pressure. However, the D string is extremely finicky after about a month and that can get expensive replacing regularly. So I tried the Virtuoso set as an experiment. I am very impressed with their longevity and open bright sound. I have few wolf tones with these strings and while they are not as responsive to light pressure as the Tzigane, the fact that I don't have to replace a faulty string often is a huge bonus and compensates for needing a smidge more pressure for response than the Tzigane. I experimented again with the Peter Infelt Pi strings recently and that was a huge disappointment to me. The tension was so aggressive on those strings that even not tuned high enough my bridge warped, broke, and took the sound post out too. That ended up being an expensive experiment I deeply regret and it was the Virtuoso set I returned to after my violin was back from the luthier. I feel these are a safe string and I just didn't want to make any more expensive mistakes at that point. I am pleased with Larsen brand in general but if you want more bang for your buck, get the virtuoso set because you won't be changing out false toned strings often.

I love these strings. They are rich in overtones, and yet still have a warm, powerful sound. I especially like the A string. Many A strings I've tried have been buzzy and weak when compared to the other strings, but this Larsen A is very, very nice. they have nice, quick and accurate bow response, and lend themselves to extreme control over dynamics and articulations. Now, they are expensive, and if you're familiar with Larsen strings then you know they do suffer from some quality control issues. You may buy a set of these, only to have one of the strings fail, but that isn't an indictment on the quality of the strings when you get a good set. They also do not last very long, which is a big negative for some, I know.Still, if you are a professional musician like myself and you want to find that perfect tone, then you won't care about the QC issues, price, or short lifespan, because when you are performing, you know you have crazy good tone.

These strings are fantastic to say the least. I know I shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but when I saw the fancy packaging these came in I thought it was to embellish something that might have been wanting in quality; I couldn't have been more wrong.Tension: Medium turned out to be the perfect tensile strength for my instrument, as the bridge and fingerboard sit moderately higher than usual. The perfect balance achieved through this creates a pronounced projection and wonderfully full tone from a normal draw.Tone: Beautiful, crisp, clean and full sound produced by these strings. I came from using the Pirastro Wondertone Solo Series with a Gold E string and I was more than happy using these at the time, but feel that I cannot go back after having experienced this set.Sustain: The notes produced by these strings seem to hover in the air for just the right amount of time.Growl: The G string doesn't have as much bite as I am used to hearing, but that does not make it unpleasant. What I have traded for in character is a more full and luxurious tone that projects far more than usual with better control.Obviously my own experience is different from what others might witness, as these finding are completely based upon the qualities of your own instrument. Mine happens to have a very mellow and deep sound that was only improved with these strings, where as it could be different for yours. If you are looking for something that will provide an amazing presence to your instrument's tone and sustain, then these are likely the strings for you. If you want something that has more character (i.e. Growl), then you are better off searching for something else; at least in regards to the G string.

I love these strings. I used to use less expensive strings that several players told me were their favorites. Maybe a better player can make the Prims sing as well, but I find that my playing is easier and I'm happier with the sweet nature of the tone I get with the Larsen Virtuosos. Possibly if you are playing a genre that calls for more plucky or scratchy attitude, another brand might fit better. For ME, playing jazz standards, some classical, and old country waltzes more than hard core fiddle and rock, they are worth the investment.

These strings are the perfect compliment to my 1957 Ernst Heinrich Roth violin! The complete set, (including the "e") produced a rich warm sound, while many, many, many other string sets were way too loud or just too harsh. Tuned up quickly, within a day or two, staying in tune with only slight adjustment/s needed occasionally. Gentle vibration under my finger tips, clear mellow ringtones. Practicing an average of two hours daily, now five months later, I finally changed them out! While each violin is individual within in itself, these just might be the strings for yours! If so, enjoy!

First time I have purchased strings other than Dominants in 25 years, these are about 20 dollars more and worth every penny. A lovely shimmery bell like quality is added to the overall sound. I would recommend these to anyone

I have used Larsen strings since high school, and they never disappoint. The sound quality is great, the overall tensile strength and longevity is great.

I purchased these strings in March 2016. I was quite pleased with the balanced sound, warmth, and fantastic projection of the strings, but unpleasantly surprised when, after only one month of average use, the D string snapped at the ball end and popped off! Exactly one week later, the A string did the same. the violin was not being played or tuned at the time the strings snapped.I have never had this happen to me in my 20-plus year history of playing the violin. Although the strings had wonderful sound quality, the fact that they did not last more than a month or two was extremely disappointing. I would definitely not consider purchasing these again.