Cello Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings Set - Direct and Focussed
Larsen Il Cannone · Cello Set · Direct & Focused
Il Cannone Direct & Focused,
a concentrated beam of sound.
The complete A, D, G and C set in Il Cannone's Direct & Focused voicing. Tight, projecting, and articulate. Voiced for cellists who want the projection of Paganini's namesake cannon, with a centred tone that stays clear through chamber and orchestral textures.
Set value
Save $20, plus the matched response of a complete pack
Why buy as a set
Three reasons to take the whole pack.
Tonal coherence
All four strings are voiced together by Larsen for the same focused, projecting character. You get matched response from C through A without mixing voicings or brands.
Better price per string
Buying as a set saves $20 versus the four individual strings, and removes the inventory friction of ordering one string at a time.
Built for performance
Il Cannone is voiced for the concert hall. Once the set settles in (24 to 72 hours), it is ready for solo, chamber, and orchestral playing at a demanding level.
About Il Cannone
Named after Paganini's cannon.
Larsen Il Cannone takes its name from Paganini's legendary Guarneri "del Gesù" violin, nicknamed Il Cannone ("the cannon") for its extraordinary projection. The Larsen range carries that ambition into modern cello strings: a captivating blend of warmth, clarity, and power, built for cellists who need to project with authority in solo and chamber settings.
The Direct & Focused voicing is the more concentrated of the two Il Cannone options. It keeps the centre of the tone tight, gives the bow precise articulation, and delivers the kind of cutting projection that holds focus even in dense textures.
Sound character
Focused, articulate, hall-filling.
The Direct & Focused voicing favours clarity and a centred core. Lyrical passages stay clean and supported; fortissimo passages keep their focus rather than spreading. The tonal palette is bright-leaning but never harsh, with the headroom for expressive shading from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Tuning stability is consistent across long rehearsals and concert sessions, with minimal pitch drift even under temperature and humidity change. The set rewards bow precision and responds quickly to articulation changes.
Technical specifications
Materials and construction.
| A | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
|---|---|
| D | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| G | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| C | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| Size | 4/4 cello |
| Set | Includes A, D, G, C (one each) |
| Origin | Manufactured by Larsen Strings, Denmark |
Looking for a fuller, warmer voice?
The Il Cannone Warm & Broad set opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom across the registers. Same construction philosophy, different character.
Just need one string?
Replace a single A, D, G or C without buying the whole set. Same Il Cannone construction, both voicings available.
Frequently asked
Il Cannone Direct & Focused cello set, in short.
What is included in the Direct & Focused cello set?
The set includes all four strings for a 4/4 cello: A, D, G, and C, one of each, in the Direct & Focused voicing. The A and D have alloy windings on steel cores; the G and C have tungsten windings on steel cores.
How is Direct & Focused different from Warm & Broad?
Both share the Il Cannone design philosophy of warmth, clarity, and power. Direct & Focused concentrates the tone into a tighter, more projecting beam with precise articulation. Warm & Broad opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom. Many cellists choose between them based on what their instrument already gives them.
Why is the set cheaper than buying the four singles?
The set is $760 versus $780 for the four singles totalled together, so you save $20 plus the convenience of a single order. The bigger reason most cellists buy as a set is tonal balance: all four strings are voiced together, so the response is matched from C through A.
How long do Il Cannone strings last?
Lifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. A daily-playing professional or advanced student should expect several months of consistent tone from a set. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions.
How long do new Il Cannone strings take to settle in?
Allow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session.
Are Larsen Il Cannone strings authentic?
Yes. Symphonia stocks Larsen Il Cannone through the official Larsen Strings supply chain. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we arrange a replacement in line with the manufacturer's warranty.
Need help choosing?
We can match the voicing to the instrument.
If you are not sure whether Direct & Focused or Warm & Broad suits your cello or playing style, email [email protected] and the team will help.
Shop individual stringsLarsen Il Cannone · Cello Set · Direct & Focused
Il Cannone Direct & Focused,
a concentrated beam of sound.
The complete A, D, G and C set in Il Cannone's Direct & Focused voicing. Tight, projecting, and articulate. Voiced for cellists who want the projection of Paganini's namesake cannon, with a centred tone that stays clear through chamber and orchestral textures.
Set value
Save $20, plus the matched response of a complete pack
Why buy as a set
Three reasons to take the whole pack.
Tonal coherence
All four strings are voiced together by Larsen for the same focused, projecting character. You get matched response from C through A without mixing voicings or brands.
Better price per string
Buying as a set saves $20 versus the four individual strings, and removes the inventory friction of ordering one string at a time.
Built for performance
Il Cannone is voiced for the concert hall. Once the set settles in (24 to 72 hours), it is ready for solo, chamber, and orchestral playing at a demanding level.
About Il Cannone
Named after Paganini's cannon.
Larsen Il Cannone takes its name from Paganini's legendary Guarneri "del Gesù" violin, nicknamed Il Cannone ("the cannon") for its extraordinary projection. The Larsen range carries that ambition into modern cello strings: a captivating blend of warmth, clarity, and power, built for cellists who need to project with authority in solo and chamber settings.
The Direct & Focused voicing is the more concentrated of the two Il Cannone options. It keeps the centre of the tone tight, gives the bow precise articulation, and delivers the kind of cutting projection that holds focus even in dense textures.
Sound character
Focused, articulate, hall-filling.
The Direct & Focused voicing favours clarity and a centred core. Lyrical passages stay clean and supported; fortissimo passages keep their focus rather than spreading. The tonal palette is bright-leaning but never harsh, with the headroom for expressive shading from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Tuning stability is consistent across long rehearsals and concert sessions, with minimal pitch drift even under temperature and humidity change. The set rewards bow precision and responds quickly to articulation changes.
Technical specifications
Materials and construction.
| A | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
|---|---|
| D | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| G | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| C | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| Size | 4/4 cello |
| Set | Includes A, D, G, C (one each) |
| Origin | Manufactured by Larsen Strings, Denmark |
Looking for a fuller, warmer voice?
The Il Cannone Warm & Broad set opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom across the registers. Same construction philosophy, different character.
Just need one string?
Replace a single A, D, G or C without buying the whole set. Same Il Cannone construction, both voicings available.
Frequently asked
Il Cannone Direct & Focused cello set, in short.
What is included in the Direct & Focused cello set?
The set includes all four strings for a 4/4 cello: A, D, G, and C, one of each, in the Direct & Focused voicing. The A and D have alloy windings on steel cores; the G and C have tungsten windings on steel cores.
How is Direct & Focused different from Warm & Broad?
Both share the Il Cannone design philosophy of warmth, clarity, and power. Direct & Focused concentrates the tone into a tighter, more projecting beam with precise articulation. Warm & Broad opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom. Many cellists choose between them based on what their instrument already gives them.
Why is the set cheaper than buying the four singles?
The set is $760 versus $780 for the four singles totalled together, so you save $20 plus the convenience of a single order. The bigger reason most cellists buy as a set is tonal balance: all four strings are voiced together, so the response is matched from C through A.
How long do Il Cannone strings last?
Lifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. A daily-playing professional or advanced student should expect several months of consistent tone from a set. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions.
How long do new Il Cannone strings take to settle in?
Allow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session.
Are Larsen Il Cannone strings authentic?
Yes. Symphonia stocks Larsen Il Cannone through the official Larsen Strings supply chain. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we arrange a replacement in line with the manufacturer's warranty.
Need help choosing?
We can match the voicing to the instrument.
If you are not sure whether Direct & Focused or Warm & Broad suits your cello or playing style, email [email protected] and the team will help.
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Larsen Il Cannone · Cello Set · Direct & Focused
Il Cannone Direct & Focused,
a concentrated beam of sound.
The complete A, D, G and C set in Il Cannone's Direct & Focused voicing. Tight, projecting, and articulate. Voiced for cellists who want the projection of Paganini's namesake cannon, with a centred tone that stays clear through chamber and orchestral textures.
Set value
Save $20, plus the matched response of a complete pack
Why buy as a set
Three reasons to take the whole pack.
Tonal coherence
All four strings are voiced together by Larsen for the same focused, projecting character. You get matched response from C through A without mixing voicings or brands.
Better price per string
Buying as a set saves $20 versus the four individual strings, and removes the inventory friction of ordering one string at a time.
Built for performance
Il Cannone is voiced for the concert hall. Once the set settles in (24 to 72 hours), it is ready for solo, chamber, and orchestral playing at a demanding level.
About Il Cannone
Named after Paganini's cannon.
Larsen Il Cannone takes its name from Paganini's legendary Guarneri "del Gesù" violin, nicknamed Il Cannone ("the cannon") for its extraordinary projection. The Larsen range carries that ambition into modern cello strings: a captivating blend of warmth, clarity, and power, built for cellists who need to project with authority in solo and chamber settings.
The Direct & Focused voicing is the more concentrated of the two Il Cannone options. It keeps the centre of the tone tight, gives the bow precise articulation, and delivers the kind of cutting projection that holds focus even in dense textures.
Sound character
Focused, articulate, hall-filling.
The Direct & Focused voicing favours clarity and a centred core. Lyrical passages stay clean and supported; fortissimo passages keep their focus rather than spreading. The tonal palette is bright-leaning but never harsh, with the headroom for expressive shading from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Tuning stability is consistent across long rehearsals and concert sessions, with minimal pitch drift even under temperature and humidity change. The set rewards bow precision and responds quickly to articulation changes.
Technical specifications
Materials and construction.
| A | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
|---|---|
| D | Steel core, alloy wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| G | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| C | Steel core, tungsten wound · Direct & Focused voicing · Ball end |
| Size | 4/4 cello |
| Set | Includes A, D, G, C (one each) |
| Origin | Manufactured by Larsen Strings, Denmark |
Looking for a fuller, warmer voice?
The Il Cannone Warm & Broad set opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom across the registers. Same construction philosophy, different character.
Just need one string?
Replace a single A, D, G or C without buying the whole set. Same Il Cannone construction, both voicings available.
Frequently asked
Il Cannone Direct & Focused cello set, in short.
What is included in the Direct & Focused cello set?
The set includes all four strings for a 4/4 cello: A, D, G, and C, one of each, in the Direct & Focused voicing. The A and D have alloy windings on steel cores; the G and C have tungsten windings on steel cores.
How is Direct & Focused different from Warm & Broad?
Both share the Il Cannone design philosophy of warmth, clarity, and power. Direct & Focused concentrates the tone into a tighter, more projecting beam with precise articulation. Warm & Broad opens the tone up with more resonance and bloom. Many cellists choose between them based on what their instrument already gives them.
Why is the set cheaper than buying the four singles?
The set is $760 versus $780 for the four singles totalled together, so you save $20 plus the convenience of a single order. The bigger reason most cellists buy as a set is tonal balance: all four strings are voiced together, so the response is matched from C through A.
How long do Il Cannone strings last?
Lifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. A daily-playing professional or advanced student should expect several months of consistent tone from a set. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions.
How long do new Il Cannone strings take to settle in?
Allow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session.
Are Larsen Il Cannone strings authentic?
Yes. Symphonia stocks Larsen Il Cannone through the official Larsen Strings supply chain. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we arrange a replacement in line with the manufacturer's warranty.
Need help choosing?
We can match the voicing to the instrument.
If you are not sure whether Direct & Focused or Warm & Broad suits your cello or playing style, email [email protected] and the team will help.
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