Il Cannone for Violin
By Larsen Strings
“I have tried many different strings and found a focused projection, tactile responsiveness and liquidity from the Larsen Il Cannone and Il Cannone Gold strings with the Vieuxtemps.”
Anne Akiko Meyers
Il Cannone for Violin
Celebrating Paganini’s legacy with a revolutionary sound.
Designed to bring out the best in your violin, the Il Cannone strings are available in two versions.
The Medium variant has a more moderate tension with an noble, colorful, rich and powerful sound while the Soloist version brings a fuller tone, with even more projection and clarity.
- Powerful with punch
- Rich sound with a dark note
- Medium E string: Sweet and lovely
- Soloist E string: Bright and direct
Sound & Characteristics
Please note that the illustrated values are intended for guidance purposes only.
Il Cannone Technical Information
String tension as kg/lbs, string core material, string winding material(s) and silk colors illustrated as ball and silk winding at the tailpiece end then silk color combinations, per string, at the peg end.
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Tension
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Core
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Winding
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Silks
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Il Cannone E Medium |
Tension
7.8/17.16 |
Core
Carbon steel |
Winding
N/A |
Silks
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Il Cannone E Soloist |
Tension
8.4/18.48 |
Core
Carbon steel |
Winding
N/A |
Silks
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Il Cannone E 0.28 |
Tension
9.0/19.80 |
Core
Carbon steel |
Winding
N/A |
Silks
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Il Cannone A Medium |
Tension
5.2/11.44 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Aluminium |
Silks
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Il Cannone A Soloist |
Tension
6.0/13.20 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Aluminium |
Silks
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Il Cannone A Warm & Broad Medium |
Tension
5.2/11.44 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Aluminium |
Silks
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Il Cannone A Warm & Broad Strong |
Tension
6.1/13.42 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Aluminium |
Silks
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Il Cannone D Medium |
Tension
4.7/10.34 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Pure silver |
Silks
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Il Cannone D Soloist |
Tension
5.0/11.00 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Pure silver |
Silks
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Il Cannone G Medium |
Tension
4.7/10.34 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Pure silver |
Silks
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Il Cannone G Soloist |
Tension
5.1/11.22 |
Core
Synthetic multi-filament |
Winding
Pure silver |
Silks
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Il Cannone Violin Guide
Il Cannone violin strings are available as a series of four brand variants characterised by a clear and colourful sound with punch and projection at the core. Explore the options to find your sound…
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Why choose Il Cannone for Violin?
Part of the Violin Family for Violin and Cello
The Il Cannone ® celebrates Paganini’s legacy with a truly revolutionary sound.
In the design and development process here at Larsen we always aim to produce the exceptional, but it is only during the testing and trial process with hands-on musicians that we can truly know for certain. And we would seem to have succeeded. The feedback from musicians has confirmed that playability and feel on the fingerboard is excellent with a good resistance to the bow.
The Medium variant has a more moderate tension with an noble, colorful, rich and powerful sound while the Soloist brings a fuller tone, with even more projection and clarity.
Renaud Capuçon
New Options
For a tailored blend you can now choose a Warm & Broad A-string for added warmth and depth, and a 0.28 E-string for more volume and saturation.
Il Cannone for Violin
‘It’s the perfect string for a powerful soloist who needs that extra kick of sound.’
Rusanda Panfili
Il Cannone Options
Warm & Broad A-string
The Il Cannone Warm & Broad A-string is designed to offer violinists more flexibility in tailoring their setup. Whether you seek the focused clarity of the A included in the Il Cannone set or the rich, expansive warmth of the Warm & Broad option, both are now available to match your instrument’s unique voice. Choose the string that complements your playing style and enhances your violin’s tonal possibilities.
0.28 E-string
Discover the versatility of our 0.28 E-string. Offering a warm and focused sound with added penetration and raised volume, it delivers strong tension and a quick, reliable response. Non-whistling, it adapts to your playing, whether you need precise articulation or a broader, expressive tone.
Our Options for Violin
Versatility by design: finding your perfect blend.
Il Cannone Violin
Gold Violin
Virtuoso ® Violin
Direct & Focused
Aurora Violin
Tzigane ® Violin
Silver Violin
Aurora Fractional
Original Violin
Larsen Violin Il Cannone
Il Cannone® is a Registered Trademark. Full available range. 600 x 600px x 72dpi.
Violin Set
E Medium Set
Violin Set
E Soloist Set
Violin Set
Warm & Broad Medium
Violin Set
Warm & Broad Soloist
Violin E
E Medium
Violin E
E Soloist
Violin E
E Strong 0.28
Violin A
A Medium
Violin A
A Soloist
Medium A
Warm & Broad
Soloist A
Warm & Broad
Violin D
D Medium
Violin D
Violin G
Violin G
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