About Jargar
Jargar Strings was founded in Denmark in 1956 by Jarl Hansen, a cellist in the Royal Danish Orchestra. Around 1950 he set out to get more from his cello than gut strings allowed, and after six years of experiments he started the company. His strings used a steel core wound with thin threads of pure or alloyed metal, giving stable pitch and greater strength and durability than gut. Jargar now also makes strings from synthetic materials, and the brand is part of the Thomastik-Infeld family.
Jargar at Shar
- Superior: for violin, viola and cello, in sets and single strings.
- Evoke: for violin and cello.
- Eccentric: for violin and cello.
- Special: cello A and D strings.
- Silver: cello C and G, and violin G.
- Jargar cello strings and sets.
- Custom violin sets: including Dominant Pro sets with an extra Jargar E.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Jargar strings made of?
The original Jargar strings use a steel core wound with thin threads of pure or alloyed metal. Jargar also makes strings from synthetic materials.
Who makes Jargar strings today?
Jargar is part of the Thomastik-Infeld family, the string maker based in Vienna.
