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The Jargar Classic “Blue Packet” Medium Tension set is one of the most widely used and respected cello string setups in the classical music world. Developed in 1956 by cellist Jarl Hansen for the Royal Danish Opera Orchestra, the Classic series pioneered the use of a flexible steel core wound with thin metal alloys. This unique design eliminated the harsh, metallic edge of early steel strings, replacing it with a rich, responsive voice.
Today, this handmade Danish set remains a staple choice for cellists across all playing levels. It is highly favored by teachers upgrading a student’s instrument outfit, luthiers looking for a dependable setup string, and orchestral musicians who require total reliability on stage.
The Jargar Classic Cello Set offers a beautifully balanced blend of distinct vocal warmth and brilliant clarity across all registers, providing powerful projection without sounding bright or piercing. Engineered for responsive playability, the flexible steel core combines with a smooth, flat chrome steel winding to ensure a comfortable feel under the left hand and an instant, clean bow bite. Musicians and luthiers alike will appreciate its excellent pitch stability; these strings are highly resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, stretching out and settling into tune very quickly after installation. Furthermore, they boast an exceptional lifespan built for daily practice and heavy performance schedules, keeping their structural integrity and tonal properties significantly longer than traditional gut or basic steel strings.
Technical Specs
A-String: Flexible Steel Core / Chrome Steel Wound | 0.75 mm Gauge | 17.9 kp Tension | Ball-End
D-String: Flexible Steel Core / Chrome Steel Wound | 0.98 mm Gauge | 14.0 kp Tension | Ball-End
G-String: Flexible Steel Core / Chrome Steel Wound | 1.17 mm Gauge | 13.4 kp Tension | Ball-End
C-String: Flexible Steel Core / Chrome Steel Wound | 1.71 mm Gauge | 13.8 kp Tension | Ball-End
Instrument Size: 4/4 Full Size Cello
Tension Level: Medium (Identified by the dark blue outer packaging and distinctive blue peg-end silk winding)
Origin: Handmade in Denmark
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Brand
Jargar
Type
Cello Strings
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