Larsen Il Cannone Violin String Set / 4/4 (Direct & Focused)

A brilliant, focused tone with exceptional clarity and projection. The Il Cannone Direct & Focused violin strings expand the celebrated Il Cannone range with a sound designed for maximum clarity, brilliance, and control. Developed for professional players and soloists — while remaining inspiring for advancing students and amateurs — these strings deliver a silvery, lustrous voice that enhances both the instrument and the player’s musical style. At the heart of the set is an entirely new synthetic core, combined with an advanced winding process that unlocks a wider palette of tonal colour. The result is a sound that is powerful, direct, and remarkably focused, allowing the violin to project with authority while maintaining depth and nuance. Extensively tested by musicians across Europe, North America, and Asia on both modern and historic instruments — including Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù violins — players consistently report increased clarity, stronger projection, and greater tonal flexibility across the entire instrument. The E string is crafted from a unique carbon steel for brilliance and stability, while the A, D, and G strings feature the new synthetic core. The A string is wound with precision-rolled aluminium flat wire, while the D and G strings are wound with pure silver, producing richness, depth, and clarity throughout the set. Available as individual strings or full sets in Medium and Soloist tensions. Soloist Direct & Focused sets are identified by a distinctive red band. For players seeking even greater brilliance and power, the 0.28 gauge E string offers an exciting option — delivering additional projection and sparkle that pairs beautifully with the Direct & Focused set.