Warchal AMETYST Strings
High-quality synthetic-core violin strings with a pure, focused tone and a brighter character than KARNEOL. Designed with advancing players in mind, while offering a clear and responsive upgrade for instruments at many levels.
Fractional strings: range update
AMETYST fractional violin strings are being discontinued. Brilliant Fractional strings will be available instead. This change concerns the fractional sizes, rather than full-size 4/4 AMETYST strings.
Please check with your stockist about remaining AMETYST fractional stock and the availability of Brilliant Fractional strings in the size you need.
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Pure focus.
A brighter voice.
AMETYST offers a clear, bright and focused response with the convenience and tuning stability of a synthetic-core string.
A bright, clear voice designed to help violins speak easily.
Synthetic-core construction typically settles within approximately three days.
AMETYST fractional strings are being discontinued. Brilliant Fractional strings will be available instead.
Violin
AMETYST is designed with advancing players in mind and can bring added clarity and focus to instruments at many levels.
Its synthetic core provides dependable stability after a relatively short settling period, with a tonal profile that is brighter than KARNEOL while remaining musical and refined.
- Full-size: 4/4 AMETYST violin strings.
- Outgoing fractional sizes: 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4. These are being discontinued; please check remaining stock with your stockist.
- Fractional replacement: Brilliant Fractional strings will be available instead.
- Character: pure, focused and bright with an easy response.
- Settling time: approximately 3 days to optimum tone and tuning stability.
What players say about Warchal Ametyst
“Brighter balance that suits my violin”
Wanted a touch more brilliance; these delivered better balance across strings and quickly settled.
“Ring well, easy to tune”
Clear tone, stable tuning, and easy playability; great value overall.
“Good value with bright, clear tone”
A & D are responsive with quality feel; G was a little less lively on my fiddle; E ok but can whistle.
“Very good all-round — excellent value”
Ring well and nice under the fingers; similar to Karneol with a touch more edge; improved over a few weeks.
“Velvet brightness”
Just the right brightness; balanced set, E not too hot; improved overall tone after switching from Dominants.
“Good value”
Mellow sound and great price; E can be a bit strident; A winding wore after ~6 months (similar to pricier sets).
“Great value, quality strings”
Sweet, resonant sound; fractional sets priced well — now recommending to students.
“My 4th set — highly recommended”
Suits my violin: bright enough, rings out, well balanced and long-lasting.
“Easy to play; good sound”
Plays easily with solid tone; wished for a bit more resonance/harmonics on their setup (tuned at 432 Hz).