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.ls-caption{color:#6B655C;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 28px;max-width:680px}\n.larsen-sovereign-cello-strings-set-page .mh-listen .ls-video-frame{position:relative;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background:#1F1D1A;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden}\n.larsen-sovereign-cello-strings-set-page .mh-listen .ls-video-frame iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"larsen-sovereign-cello-strings-set-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section mh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eLarsen Sovereign · Complete Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLarsen Sovereign,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003ethe soloist's flagship, as a set.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eThe full four-string Larsen Sovereign set for 4\/4 cello — Larsen's flagship synthetic-core line, voiced at the bright, brilliant end of the range for clarity, projection, and ringing overtones. Made in Denmark by Larsen Strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAbout Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA bright, brilliant soloist's voice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarsen Sovereign sits at the bright, brilliant end of the Larsen cello line — clarity, projection, and ringing overtones rather than the warmth of Original or the dark power of Magnacore. Where Larsen Original gives a more rounded, versatile balance and Magnacore gives weight and dark complexity, Sovereign is voiced as the flagship soloist string — prized for high-clarity attack, fast bow response, and an overtone palette that carries cleanly through a hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A and D use a synthetic multi-filament core wound with steel for fast response and shimmering, ringing presence. The G and C are tungsten-wound for density and focused projection, keeping the low register clear rather than dark. The result is a set that speaks easily in solo repertoire, cuts through an orchestra without losing definition, and still rewards subtle bow control in chamber playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section mh-listen\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eListen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHear the Sovereign in \u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003eplay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ls-caption\"\u003eA short demonstration of the Sovereign tonal palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ls-video-frame\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mosGmCZOeew\" title=\"Larsen Sovereign cello strings demonstration\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour strings, individually voiced.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"voicing-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"voicing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eString 1 · A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSovereign A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic multi-filament core, steel winding. Fast response, brilliant upper register, the singing voice that defines the Sovereign sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"price\"\u003eSingle price · $145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-sovereign-cello-string?variant=A\"\u003eBuy A single\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"voicing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eString 2 · D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSovereign D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic multi-filament core, steel winding. Bright, clear middle voice that bridges the A's brilliance and the lower strings' weight without darkening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"price\"\u003eSingle price · $165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-sovereign-cello-string?variant=D\"\u003eBuy D single\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"voicing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eString 3 · G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSovereign G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTungsten-wound for density and focused projection. Carries the low-middle register with clarity and ring, with the response speed Sovereign is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"price\"\u003eSingle price · $310\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-sovereign-cello-string?variant=G\"\u003eBuy G single\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"voicing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta\"\u003eString 4 · C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSovereign C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTungsten-wound for grounded, focused projection. Clear, defined bass without darkness or mud — the foundation note that supports the set's brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"price\"\u003eSingle price · $340\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"\/products\/larsen-sovereign-cello-string?variant=C\"\u003eBuy C single\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"set-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eBetter value as a set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$940 for the matching four-string set — around $20 saved versus singles.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingles totalled: A $145 + D $165 + G $310 + C $340 = $960. Matching Sovereign set: $940. Buying as a set also guarantees the four strings come from the same manufacturer batch, which most cellists find balances faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA \u0026amp; D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic multi-filament core, steel winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eG \u0026amp; C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten-wound for density and focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (default Sovereign voicing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/4 cello\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufactured by Larsen Strings, Denmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for cellists who want clarity and projection at the top of the dynamic range.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarsen Sovereign suits advanced students, professionals, and soloists who need a string that carries through a hall with ringing brilliance rather than darkness. If you tend to play with a forward bow and want high-clarity attack and fast response on the A and D paired with a tungsten-grounded, focused G and C, Sovereign is the Larsen voicing built for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a more classically balanced, versatile orchestral and chamber voice, Larsen Original may suit better. If you want maximum warmth and complexity with a darker centre, Larsen Magnacore is the alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarsen Sovereign cello strings, in short.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is Sovereign different from Larsen Original and Magnacore?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarsen Original is the classic, balanced Larsen voice — versatile and even across orchestra, chamber, and solo playing. Magnacore is a multi-stranded steel-core line voiced for warmth and dark power. Sovereign is the flagship soloist voicing at the bright, brilliant end of the line: high clarity, fast bow response, and ringing overtones, with tungsten-wound G and C for focused density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat tension does Sovereign come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Sovereign voicing is medium tension across the set. This is what we stock — if you need an alternative gauge, email and we will confirm availability from Larsen direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do Sovereign strings last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifespan depends on playing hours, perspiration, and climate. A daily-playing professional or advanced student should expect several months of consistent tone. Replace when the sound becomes dull, unfocused, or false in the upper positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do new Sovereign strings take to settle in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 24 to 72 hours of normal playing for the strings to settle. Retune gently in small increments and wipe rosin residue off after each session. Avoid sudden temperature changes where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these genuine Larsen strings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Symphonia stocks Larsen Sovereign through the official Larsen Strings supply chain. If a string is faulty on arrival or fails prematurely under normal use, we will arrange a replacement in line with the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-contact\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe can match the voicing to the instrument.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eIf you are not sure whether Sovereign, Magnacore, or Original best suits your cello and playing style, email \u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:info@symphoniamusic.co.nz\"\u003einfo@symphoniamusic.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e and the team will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Larsen","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":50810416464039,"sku":null,"price":940.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/larsen-sovereign-cello-set-lg_67f5eef0-71de-4493-a7d7-566138a64d8a.jpg?v=1780758221","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/larsen-sovereign-cello-strings-set","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}