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0}.larsen-original-14-set-page .mh-hero{padding:60px 0 40px}.larsen-original-14-set-page .price-callout{padding:32px 24px}.larsen-original-14-set-page .price-callout .set-price{font-size:36px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"larsen-original-14-set-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section mh-hero\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eLarsen Original · 1\/4 Cello Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eQuarter-size clarity,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003emade for the smallest players.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe full A, D, G, C pack of Larsen Original cello strings, scaled for the 1\/4 cello. Set purchase only, with a saving versus buying the four singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-original-cello-strings-smaller-size\"\u003eView singles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"price-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eSet value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"singles\"\u003e$359 singles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"set-price\"\u003e$344\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"save\"\u003eSave $15 vs buying singles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhy buy as a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree reasons to take the whole pack.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonal coherence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour strings from the same Larsen family voice the cello as a unit, with even response across the registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaving over singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is $15 less than the sum of singles. It adds up over the season as students change strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady out of the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne purchase, one delivery, one fitting. Useful when a teacher restrings several student instruments in a single afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAbout Larsen Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Danish bench standard for cello strings.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarsen Strings has hand-finished cello strings in Sonderborg, Denmark since 1991. The Original line is the family's flagship synthetic-core cello string, designed to deliver clear projection, an even response from string to string, and reliable tuning stability across temperatures and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 1\/4 cello, the same construction and winding philosophy is scaled down so the string speaks at the lower bowing pressure typical of younger players, without losing the clarity that makes Larsen recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe four voices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat each string brings.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"strings-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eA String · Top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright clarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel core with a stranded surface winding. Speaks immediately under the bow with a clean, focused top register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eD String · Upper-middle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen and rounded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic core with smooth surface winding. Blends warmly with the A while keeping the cello's singing register present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eG String · Lower-middle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEven and articulate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTungsten over synthetic core. Carries the harmonic weight of the lower register without becoming muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"string-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eC String · Bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrounded depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTungsten over synthetic core. Provides the cello's foundation with a stable, full-bodied bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSizing \u0026amp; fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade specifically for the 1\/4 cello.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1\/4 set. Strings are voiced and scaled to the shorter string length of a 1\/4 cello, so tension feels right under the fingers and the bow draws an even tone across all four. They are not interchangeable with strings made for other sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the cello in front of you is a 1\/2 or 3\/4 size, the matching Larsen Original Smaller-Size set in those scale lengths is available as a separate bundle. For 4\/4 size, see the standard Larsen Original Cello Strings page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel core, stranded surface winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic core, surface winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten over synthetic core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten over synthetic core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (Original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 cello\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonderborg, Denmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"single-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJust need one string?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy A, D, G, or C as a single on the Larsen Original singles page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-original-cello-strings-smaller-size\"\u003eView singles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne A, one D, one G, and one C string, all in the Larsen Original 1\/4 specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the set cheaper than buying singles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is priced $15 below the sum of four singles. It adds up if you change strings every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do they last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith daily playing, expect roughly six to twelve months before the response begins to soften. Students who play less often will get longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do they take to settle in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo to three days of playing time. The A and D usually stabilise first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre these genuine Larsen strings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Symphonia is an authorised Larsen dealer in New Zealand and every set is supplied through Larsen's NZ distribution chain with manufacturer-backed warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"mh-contact\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe can match the string to the instrument.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eIf you are not sure whether your cello takes a 1\/4 set or another size, email a photo with a tape measure to info@symphoniamusic.co.nz. Visit us at 57–59 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-original-cello-strings-smaller-size\"\u003eView singles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Larsen Original","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50662667780263,"sku":null,"price":344.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/51zad8gUPZL_839765cc-4d8e-4e83-b3fb-1c622e02bcdc.jpg?v=1780413467","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/cello-larsen-original-1-4-strings-set","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}