The New Larsen Virtuoso for Viola – A Complementary Balance

The New Larsen Virtuoso for Viola – A Complementary Balance – Available soon If something works then why change it? Since its original launch back in 1995, the Original Larsen Viola A string has become almost the default choice for viola players. Offering  excellent projection  with  a  broad  spectrum  of  sound  colours  combined  with  a …

Slipping pegs (part 2)

The fitting and tuning of stringed instruments using pegs set into a block of wood or a pegbox, is as old as primitive instruments go. The craftsmanship, however, needed to fit specifically instruments of the violin family is a skilled process by trained luthiers using unique tools, getting a precise fit so that pegs turn…