{"product_id":"larsen-il-cannone-violin-string-set-4-4-direct-focused","title":"Larsen Il Cannone Violin String Set \/ 4\/4 (Direct \u0026 Focused)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eA brilliant, focused tone with exceptional clarity and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eThe Il Cannone Direct \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eExtensively 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eAvailable as individual strings or full sets in Medium and Soloist tensions. Soloist Direct \u0026amp; Focused sets are identified by a distinctive red band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1725\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor 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 \u0026amp; Focused set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582481055909,"sku":"L2-226.915","price":168.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4109\/1749\/files\/649AE780-21E9-4FF9-A5BB-12A4CE11B90D_1_201_a.heic?v=1773294102","url":"https:\/\/firststrings.com.au\/products\/larsen-il-cannone-violin-string-set-4-4-direct-focused","provider":"First Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}