Tzigane (Larsen)
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What the manufacturer says:
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Average
Neutral/Rich (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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Reviews
Shawn Boucke - Site Director (1/5/14)
Neutral (Tone)
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Very Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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If I did not have to sample new strings so often Larsen Tzigane might become my regular go-to set on my violin. They resonate extremely well. The lower tension allows for larger range of tone but somehow keeps a brilliance and projection that is usually reserved for high tension strings.
W. Farooqi (2/2/16)
Warm (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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These strings were amazing when I initially put them on. They were significantly more comfortable to play on than what I had on before (Infeld Reds) and they tone they produced was just amazing. It was deep, silky but clear. At least it was for the first 2-3 months. After that, I noticed the D and G were completely dead.
Interestingly enough, when I replaced D and G with my previous Infeld Red, the A and E really opened up again.
Next time I go with Larsen's I'm going to try Virtuoso or the regular ones.
Interestingly enough, when I replaced D and G with my previous Infeld Red, the A and E really opened up again.
Next time I go with Larsen's I'm going to try Virtuoso or the regular ones.
D. Kim (6/25/15)
Warm (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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These strings are excellent for instruments that prefer low tension. WIndings and Silking are well done; in fact, the silking is second to none in terms of beauty and quality. The sound is rich, buttery and projecting and the string is comfortable and pliable to the very upper positions. Lifespan is average and the tone deteriorates very quickly.
L. von der Heijden (8/23/14)
Very Warm (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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I am so thrilled to have tried the Tzigane strings. They need some days of breaking in to achieve their velvety warm sound and when they do, wow, It makes me sing inside! i have put on a mixed set of medium G and D combined with soft gauge A and E because this is what my violin works best with. They are very ready to respond and stay rich and complex way up the fingerboard.
C. Wilson (4/12/14)
Warm (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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Very nice set of strings. Have a sort of gut feeling to them. Very rich and complex on my violin. If you like gut strings you should give these a try.
R. McDonnell (3/30/14)
Bright (Tone)
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Rich (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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These are very cool strings. They manage to be bright, rich, and loud all at the same time. The best word to describe the sound is husky. It is a gutsy, organic sound with a lot of punch. The low tension is also a big plus. The sound died relatively quickly and the E rusted for me, but my hands sweat a ton while playing. I would recommend these to people looking for a rich and gutsy tone.
D. Martins (12/14/13)
Neutral (Tone)
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Neutral (Complexity)
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Neutral (Projection)
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Overall
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- Very Durable
- Low in tension
C. Silver (5/1/13)
Warm (Tone)
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Very Complex (Complexity)
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Loud (Projection)
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I decided to try the Larsen Tziganes for the first time a few years ago, after hearing they compared to Obligatos. After stringing, they settled in very quickly and had an amazingly complex sound and super fast response. They are a bit brighter than the Obligato's, but nowhere near Visions or EP's. I love the sound and the feel of these strings! The only downside I've seen is that, once they decide to go, they really seem to lose their tone. I still got plenty of life out of the set, though... around six or eight months, i think. I've used them off and on for about 5 years.