Larsen Soloist for Cello

By Larsen Strings

“When you find the right combination (of strings), it’s a wonderful feeling. It gives you a direct connection between you and the instrument.”

Andreas Brantelid

Larsen Aurora Viola Set
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Larsen Soloist for Cello

Larsen Soloist Cello strings are crafted for the professional cellist, offering enhanced projection, focus and volume to bring your performance to life.

Available in Soft, Medium and Strong tensions for A and D strings, and Medium and Strong for G strings, this range is optimized to deliver a smooth, focused sound with warmth and clarity across all registers.


  • Beautiful smooth and focused sound
  • Embracing warmth with enhanced projection
  • Easy response
  • Rapid tuning stability

 

Soloist Cello Sound Map

Sound & Characteristics

Please note that the illustrated values are intended for guidance purposes only. Illustrated Soloist A & D set values with G & C Magnacore.


 

Cello Soloist
Cello Soloist

Soloist 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.

Tension

Core

Winding

Silks

Soloist A Soft

Tension

17.7/38.94

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist A Medium

Tension

18.25/40.15

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist A Strong

Tension

19.1/42.02

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist D Soft

Tension

13.63/29.99

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist D Medium

Tension

13.87/30.51

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist D Strong

Tension

14.42/31.72

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Stainless steel

Silks

Soloist G Medium

Tension

14.64/32.21

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Tungsten

Silks

Soloist G Strong

Tension

14.94/32.87

Core

Solid steel

Winding

Tungsten

Silks

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Why choose Larsen Soloist for Cello


 

Larsen Cello Soloist

Larsen Soloist Cello strings are a refined addition to the Original range, designed to meet the demands of solo performers. Built with solid steel cores, each string in the Soloist range is tailored for enhanced projection and tonal depth, ensuring clarity and volume in even the highest harmonics. The A and D strings are wound with precision stainless steel flat wire, providing a focused and warm tone that supports expressive playing in the upper register. The G string, wound with tungsten, delivers powerful resonance and depth, adding strength to the lower register

Available in Soft, Medium and Strong tensions for the A and D strings and in Medium and Strong variants for the G string, the Soloist range allows cellists to choose the optimal tension for their instrument and style. The slightly increased tension compared to the Original range adds a boost in projection, bringing a powerful, embracing warmth to your sound.

Known for easy response and rapid tuning stability, Larsen Soloist Cello strings offer a professional-grade experience, combining durability with the renowned Larsen tonal quality. Ideal for solo performers who need both presence and precision, these strings bring out the full potential of your cello, from the finest nuances to powerful projection.

Andreas Brantelid

Andreas Brantelid

Perfect Partnership

The Perfect Partnership: Larsen Sovereign

Larsen Sovereign Upgrade

A natural upgrade to your setup

Larsen Sovereign G and C are purpose-designed to partner Larsen A and D – enhancing the qualities you already rely on, while expanding what your instrument can do.

With a powerful, clearly defined core and tungsten-wound lower strings, Sovereign delivers the immediacy and control you expect – now with greater articulation, richer colour and a more commanding presence..


  • Powerful projection with defined clarity
  • Expanded tonal palette from grit to glow
  • Fast, precise response for confident performance

Larsen Original A + D combined with Sovereign G + C

Evolved from what you trust

For many cellists, Larsen A and D paired with tungsten-wound lower strings has long been the natural choice – valued for its focus, projection and reliability. Now, that foundation evolves.

Larsen Sovereign for Cello is our most soloistic cello string set designed for professional cellists who want more colour, more control and more definition in sound.

These high-performance cello strings deliver immediate response and powerful projection, expanding your tonal range from raw grit and dark intensity to lyrical warmth and the lightest pianissimo.

You instinctively appreciate a warm clarity

Larsen Original A
Larsen Sovereign Cello Set ADGC

Now imagine that clarity with more authority, more colour and more control: Larsen Sovereign for Cello. Our most soloistic string set – created for players who want their sound to lead, not follow.

Larsen Original A combined with Sovereign G+C

If you play your Larsen A with tungsten lower strings, you already value focus, projection and reliability. New Larsen Sovereign G+C strings build on that foundation. With a powerful, clearly defined core and tungsten-wound lower strings, Sovereign delivers the control and response you are used to but with sharper articulation, richer colours and a more commanding presence.

You already know the sound you trust

Larsen Original D
Larsen Sovereign Cello Set ADGC

Now explore what happens when focus meets precision and power with Larsen Sovereign for Cello. Our most soloistic string set – created for players who want to command their sound.

Larsen Original D combined with Sovereign G+C

You rely on your Larsen D with tungsten lower strings for good reason. Sovereign respects that choice – and refines it. With tungsten-wound G and C strings and a clear, powerful core, Larsen Sovereign adds sharper focus, greater control and stronger projection while preserving the feel and reliability you are used to. The sound stays stable and consistent over a long lifetime, even under demanding playing.

Larsen Performing Artists

Hearing is believing. See and hear our strings in performance and gain insights into each individual musician’s chosen set up.

“When you find the right combination (of strings), it’s a wonderful feeling. It gives you a direct connection between you and the instrument.”

Andreas Brantelid
Visit his Larsen Artist page for more information

Andreas Brantelid

Our Options for Cello

Versatility by design: finding your perfect blend.

 

Larsen Strings Sovereign Cello

Sovereign

Larsen Strings Cello Magnacore ®

Magnacore ® Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Soloist

Soloist Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Il Cannone ®

Il Cannone ® Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Magnacore ® Arioso

Arioso Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Original Fractional

Original Fractional

Larsen Strings Cello Aurora

Aurora Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Original

Original Cello

Larsen Strings Cello Aurora Fractional

Aurora Fractional

Larsen Cello Soloist

Full available range. 600 x 600px x 72dpi.

Soloist & Sovereign Set

Cello Set

Soloist & Sovereign Set

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Cello A

Soloist Medium

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Cello D

Soloist Medium

Sovereign G

Cello G

Sovereign

Sovereign C

Cello C

Sovereign

Larsen Cello Soloist

Options for Cello

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Cello A

Soloist Soft

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Cello A

Soloist Strong

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Cello D

Soloist Soft

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Cello D

Soloist Strong

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Cello G

Soloist Medium

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Cello G

Soloist Strong

“If I was not deeply devoted to music, I would not be manufacturing strings. I still consider myself primarily a musician…”

Laurits Th. Larsen

Founder & Director

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