Larsen Il Cannone Gold E Soloist Carbon Steel is a professional E string for 4/4 violin, made from specially selected carbon steel. It is the E string supplied with the Il Cannone Gold set and features a high tension of 9.0 kg, focused brilliance and immediate bow response.
Designed to complement the gold-wound D and G strings and synthetic-core A string, this E string helps complete the sound of the Il Cannone Gold set. Despite the range name, the E string itself is not gold-plated or gold-wound: 10K gold winding is used on D and G only.
Sound and playing characteristics
The E string plays a decisive role in the violin's upper register, contributing clarity, brilliance and expressive articulation. Its carbon-steel construction and relatively high tension are designed for a direct response, precise attack and strong projection.
Combined with the other Il Cannone Gold strings, it supports the powerful, balanced and colourful sound intended for demanding performance. This makes it particularly interesting for soloists and players requiring a clearly defined upper register.
Tension comparison: this Il Cannone Gold E has 9.0 kg tension. The standard Il Cannone E Soloist has 8.4 kg, and the Il Cannone E Medium has 7.8 kg. These are different options with potentially different bow feel and response on the same violin.
Removable ball end
The removable ball allows the string to be fitted to compatible ball-end fine tuners or, after removing the ball, to a suitable loop-end fitting.
Always check the fine-tuner design before installation. A ball end should not be forced into a fitting designed exclusively for loop-end strings.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer |
Larsen Strings, Denmark |
| Series |
Il Cannone Gold |
| GEWA article |
631.474 |
| Instrument |
4/4 violin |
| String |
E, first string |
| Material |
Carbon steel |
| Winding |
Unwound, not gold-plated |
| Tension |
9.0 kg / 19.8 lb |
| End |
Removable ball / loop |
| Included in set |
Larsen Il Cannone Gold E–A–D–G |
| Quantity |
1 individual string |
Selection and maintenance
This string is the replacement E for the Il Cannone Gold set. It may also be used in custom string combinations where a violin responds favourably to its stronger tension.
If the upper register sounds overly tight or restricted, Larsen recommends experimenting with the lower-tension Il Cannone E Soloist or Medium options. Changing the E string can influence the balance of the whole set.
After playing, clean the string with a soft, dry cloth. Check bridge alignment and ensure the string sits correctly in the nut and bridge grooves.
Please note: this product contains one individual E string. The complete Il Cannone Gold four-string set is sold separately.
The Larsen company produces strings for cellos, violins and violas. All Larsen products are available at a very attractive price. If a specific product is not available on our website, you can get in contact with us and we will inform you if it is possible to order it. | EU legal representative:
Gewamusic GmbH
Oelsnitzer Strasse 58
08626 Adorf
Germany
info@gewamusic.com
