Larsen Il Cannone Silver E Caprice is a professional individual E string for 4/4 violin from the Il Cannone Silver range by Danish manufacturer Larsen Strings. Made from specially selected carbon steel, it offers a sparkling, brilliant and focused sound, fast bow response and clearly articulated upper-register playing.
Caprice E has a diameter of 0.275 mm and a higher tension than the alternative Silver E string with its 0.270 mm diameter. Both E strings are included in the complete Il Cannone Silver set, allowing players to choose the most suitable sound for their instruments. Caprice is also available individually as a replacement or custom string choice.
Sound and playing characteristics
Larsen describes Caprice E as sparkling, focused and brilliant. It is recommended for violins that benefit from additional brightness and definition in the upper register.
This tonal character may be especially attractive for solo repertoire, virtuosic passages, high-register playing and musical phrases requiring precise attacks. Actual results depend on the individual violin, its setup and playing technique.
The Il Cannone Silver range is designed for powerful projection, rich upper overtones and a broad dynamic palette. Caprice E allows the player to emphasise upper-register focus while maintaining tonal compatibility with the other strings in the set.
Caprice E or Silver E? Caprice E (0.275 mm) offers higher tension and a sparkling, focused sound. Silver E (0.270 mm) has a bolder, more open and silvery tonal character. The best option depends on the violin and the player's preferences.
Special carbon-steel construction
The string is made from a specially selected carbon steel and has no additional winding. This construction is typical of professional violin E strings, where direct response, precise articulation and tonal clarity are essential.
Despite belonging to the Il Cannone Silver range, Caprice E is not silver-wound. In this series, 99.85% pure silver winding is used for the D and G strings, while the A string has aluminium winding.
Removable ball end
Caprice E is supplied with a removable ball end, allowing installation with compatible ball-end fine tuners or, after removing the ball, suitable loop-end fittings.
Before installation, check that the end fitting matches the fine-tuner design. For loop-end use, make sure there are no sharp edges that could damage the thin steel string.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer |
Larsen Strings, Denmark |
| Series |
Il Cannone Silver |
| Variant |
Caprice E |
| GEWA article number |
631.473.001 |
| Instrument |
4/4 violin |
| String |
E, first string |
| Material |
Special carbon steel |
| Winding |
Unwound |
| Diameter |
0.275 mm |
| Tension |
8.4 kg / 18.5 lbs (Larsen main chart) |
| Reference vibrating length |
325 mm |
| End |
Removable ball (Ball/Loop) |
| Included in set |
Larsen Il Cannone Silver, 5 strings |
| Quantity |
1 individual E string |
Installation and care
Before fitting, check that the nut and bridge grooves have no sharp edges. Use a suitable protective tube or bridge insert to protect the bridge from the pressure of the thin steel E string.
Bring the string gradually up to pitch while monitoring the bridge position. After playing, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaning products and aggressive solvents.
Please note: this product contains one individual Caprice E violin string. The complete Il Cannone Silver set includes two alternative E strings, Caprice and Silver, together with A, D and G.
