Larsen Il Cannone Silver G – Violin G String 4/4

Larsen Il Cannone Silver G is a professional individual G string for 4/4 violin by Danish manufacturer Larsen Strings. It features an advanced synthetic multi-filament core wound with 99.85% pure silver flat wire. The string tension is 4.8 kg.

The string belongs to the Il Cannone Silver range, designed for brilliant, overtone-rich sound, strong projection and immediate bow response. G Silver provides a resonant foundation for the violin's lower register, combining tonal depth with precise articulation.

Lower-register depth and overtone richness

The G is the lowest string on the violin. Its tonal characteristics are essential for the instrument's depth, the expressive quality of low notes and the transition into the D-string register.

Larsen describes Il Cannone Silver as a powerful, brilliant and highly projecting string range. Its development focused on clarity and enhanced overtone resonance, including in the lower register.

Rather than aiming only for a dark or soft low-register sound, G Silver combines a rich fundamental with clearly defined overtones. This helps the string retain articulation and definition without sacrificing resonance.

These characteristics can be beneficial in solo, orchestral and chamber music, particularly when low-register notes need to remain clear in a dense musical texture.

The actual sound depends on the individual violin, its condition and setup, including bridge adjustment, as well as the musician's bowing technique.

Synthetic multi-filament core and silver winding

The string is built on a synthetic multi-filament core that provides the basis for a flexible string construction. Larsen uses the same general core concept for the A and D strings of Il Cannone Silver, selecting the winding material according to each register's acoustic requirements.

G Silver features high-grade flat silver wire winding. Silver's density makes it possible to achieve the mass required for the low G pitch while maintaining a practical playing diameter.

The construction aims to balance projection, overtone richness, bow resistance and playing comfort. According to Larsen, the series responds quickly even under light bowing while retaining a broad dynamic range for powerful playing.

The 99.85% silver purity applies to the winding material, not the entire string, which also contains its synthetic core.

Pairing with Il Cannone Silver D

In the complete Il Cannone Silver set, both the D and G strings use synthetic cores with 99.85% pure silver winding. Larsen selected this construction to support consistent tonal characteristics across the middle and lower registers.

This is particularly relevant when moving between the D and G strings, helping the player maintain coherent articulation and tonal continuity. The exact balance will depend on the individual violin.

G Silver is available separately as a replacement for a worn string in the Larsen Il Cannone Silver set, without having to purchase the other strings again.

Custom combinations with other Larsen strings are also possible. However, pairing it with Il Cannone Silver D most closely follows the intended design of the original set.

Technical specifications

Durability and care

Larsen notes that the high-purity silver winding is part of a construction designed for lasting playing performance. Actual string lifespan depends on playing intensity, conditions and maintenance.

After playing, remove rosin and other residue with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, aggressive solvents and jewellery silver-polishing products, which are not intended for musical strings and may damage the winding.

Before installation, ensure that the nut and bridge grooves are smooth and suitable for the string diameter. Bring the string gradually up to pitch while monitoring bridge alignment.

Please note: this product contains one individual G string for 4/4 violin. The complete Il Cannone Silver set and the matching individual D string are sold separately.