Larsen Virtuoso Violin Strings Extremely well received and consistently reviewed as setting the new standard for the violin. The ambition was to create a truly innovative synthetic core string at only moderate tension yet capable of delivering a richly nuanced sound with exceptional volume. Eminently playable and noted for their remarkable string response and reliability. Instrument: Violin String Type: Set Size: 4/4 Gauge: Medium or Forte E String: Carbon steel, Loop or Ball End A String: Aluminum wound over a steel core D String: Silver wound over a nylon core G String: Silver wound over a nylon core String Tonal Profile: