WARCHAL Strings
WARCHAL STRINGS
Endless possibilities for every string player. Professional quality strings made with state-of-the-art technology, offering tonal richness, stability and longevity.
Warchal orchestral strings
“Warchal Strings has a richness, penetrating brilliance, and spectrum of colours that is unmatched… Warchal Strings are the only string I need for my career.”
“Warchal strings are great… I can count on them 100%. I highly recommend them to anyone.”
“Warchal violin strings are truly excellent… They produce a majestic tone and rich variety of timbres.”
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Compare the Warchal families
| Family | Instruments | Tone / Projection | Break-in | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEAST Set | Violin | Soloistic power; very projecting | Fast | Ultra-projecting synthetic set for maximum projection and response. Learn more |
| Timbre Set | Violin Viola | Gut-like warmth + modern stability | ~12 minutes | W-Core® feel; E has IFT option; Viola A in synthetic or metal. Learn more |
| Amber Set | Violin Viola Cello | Warm “golden” colour; refined power | Quick | W-Core®; patented helix E (anti-whistle). Viola A: metal/synthetic. Cello A: synthetic or metal helix. Learn more |
| Brilliant Set | Violin Viola Cello | Bright, focused, hall projection | ~3–4 days | Violin D: Hydronalium (brighter) or Silver (warmer). Cello: lower tension than steel. Learn more |
| Brilliant Vintage Set | Violin | Brilliant yet warm & focused | Short | For antique violins; responsive even at pianissimo; lower tension; not for baroque/low-pitch. Learn more |
| Karneol Set | Violin Viola | Warm, velvety, easy to play | ~3 days | Balanced, forgiving set that suits most instruments. Learn more |
| Ametyst Set | Violin | Pure, focused (brighter than Karneol) | ~3 days | Livelier upper register; high-value synthetic set. Learn more |
| Russian Style A Single A | Violin | Mellow register switch; fast response | Very quick | Metal-core A noted for durability and seamless alto↔soprano transition. Learn more |
| Avantgarde A Single A | Violin | Refined, bright & responsive | Very quick | Wavy metal A blending ideas from Russian A & Amber E. Learn more |
| Prototype metal A (Cello) Single A | Cello | Bright, clear A option | Fast | Originally for Brilliant Cello testing; now a permanent option. Learn more |
“Warchal Strings has a richness, penetrating brilliance, and spectrum of colors that is unmatched. Whether it is the consistency of the strings on tour or the comments I receive after performances, Warchal Strings are the only string I need for my career.”
“Warchal violin strings are truly excellent. Gentle on the fingers, they respond remarkably to every nuance of the bow. They produce a majestic tone and rich variety of timbres. I definitely recommend them to every violinist looking for a sound of superior quality.”
“These violin strings play miraculously. Although life has taught me not to act rashly, two days after testing the new Warchal Ametysts, I excitedly used them for my concert in Berlin.”Ivan Zenaty Professor of Violin at the Music Academy “Carl Maria von Weber” in Dresden, Germany.”
Warchal String Codes
String identifying colours in the pegbox are:
I - Yellow . II - Blue . III - Green . IV - Red
The Beast (black/gold)
Soloist-oriented set engineered for maximum power, projection, and lightning response.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 101B | E Ball | Violin |
| 101L | E Loop | Violin |
| 102 | A | Violin |
| 103 | D | Violin |
| 104 | G | Violin |
| 100 B / L | Set Ball or Loop | Violin |
Timbre (white / silver)
Available in luthiers workshops only. Powerful Italianate sound with gut-like warmth and feel. Excellent projection, stability, and quick response. Advanced W-Core.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 601B | E Ball | Violin |
| 601L | E Loop | Violin |
| 602 | A | Violin |
| 603 | D | Violin |
| 604 | G | Violin |
| 600 B/L | Set Ball or Loop | Violin |
| 611 | A | Viola |
| 612 | D | Viola |
| 613 | G | Viola |
| 614 | C | Viola |
| 610 | Set | Viola |
Amber (cream / gold)
Warm, rich, and textured—aims for gut-string character with modern tuning stability. Advanced W-Core.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 701B | E | Violin |
| 701FB | E Forte | Violin |
| 701B IFT | E IFT | Violin |
| 701FB IFT | E Forte IFT | Violin |
| 701L | E | Violin |
| 701FL | E Forte Loop | Violin |
| 702 | A | Violin |
| 703 | D Silver | Violin |
| 704 | G | Violin |
| 700 B/L | Set Ball / Loop | Violin |
| 711S / 711L | A (Synthetic) | Viola |
| 711MSB / 711MLB | A (Metal • Ball) | Viola |
| 711MSL / 711MLL | A (Metal • Loop) | Viola |
| 712S / 712L | D | Viola |
| 713S / 713L | G | Viola |
| 714S / 714L | C | Viola |
| 710S / 710L | Set | Viola |
| 721 | A (Synthetic) | Cello |
| 721M | A (Metal Helix) | Cello |
| 722 | D | Cello |
| 723 | G | Cello |
| 724 | C | Cello |
| 720 | Set | Cello |
Brilliant (dark purple blue)
Concert-hall projection with rich overtones, fast response, and strong durability.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 901B | E Ball | Violin |
| 901L | E Loop | Violin |
| 902 | A | Violin |
| 903 | D | Violin |
| 903S | D Silver | Violin |
| 904 | G | Violin |
| 900 B/L | Set Ball / Loop | Violin |
| 911S / 911L | A (Synthetic) | Viola |
| 911MSB / 911 MSL | A (Metal Ball or Loop) | Viola |
| 912S / 912L | D | Viola |
| 913S / 913L | G | Viola |
| 914S / 914L | C | Viola |
| 910S / 910L | Set | Viola |
| 921 | A (Synthetic) | Cello |
| CPTT | A (Metal • Prototype • Helix) | Cello |
| 922 | D | Cello |
| 923 | G | Cello |
| 924 | C | Cello |
| 920 | Set | Cello |
Brilliant Vintage (dark purple blue with black ball ends)
The Brilliant voice tailored to older instruments—supple feel and responsive across dynamics.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 801B | E Ball | Violin |
| 801L | E Loop | Violin |
| 802 | A | Violin |
| 803 | D | Violin |
| 804 | G | Violin |
| 800 B/L | Set Ball / Loop | Violin |
Karneol (dark red)
Warm, velvety character that suits most violins & violas, and makes playing feel easy.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 501B | E Ball | Violin |
| 501L | E Loop | Violin |
| 502 | A | Violin |
| 503 | D | Violin |
| 504 | G | Violin |
| 500 B/L | Set Ball / Loop | Violin |
| 511S / 511L | A (Synthetic) | Viola |
| 511MSB / 511MLB | A (Metal • Ball) | Viola |
| 511MSL / 511MLL | A (Metal • Loop) | Viola |
| 512S / 512L | D | Viola |
| 513S / 513L | G | Viola |
| 514S / 514L | C | Viola |
| 510S / 510L | Set | Viola |
Ametyst (dark blue)
Pure, focused, and livelier than Karneol—quick projection with a clean upper register.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 401B | E Ball | Violin |
| 401L | E Loop | Violin |
| 402 | A | Violin |
| 403 | D | Violin |
| 404 | G | Violin |
| 400 B/L | Set Ball / Loop | Violin |
Russian A (black / dark red)
Metal-core A for a seamless register transition, quick response, and dependable stability.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 002RSB | A (Ball) | Violin |
| 002RSL | A (Loop) | Violin |
Avantgarde (black / white)
Innovative wavy metal A—fast, refined response that blends Russian A bite with Amber smoothness.
| Item Code | String | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 302B | A | Violin |
| 302L | A | Violin |
Warchal metronome is a mobile app that will prepare you for playing with other musicians. Warchal developed this tool for students and musicians to help them to play on stage with others.
The app has 2 modes. Basic and Coach Mode. The Basic mode features functions such as tempo, beats per bar and sounds that can easily be adjusted by selecting each section. The Coach mode will teach you how to adapt to tempo errors that you might encounter when performing with others. Two separate adjustments are available, error intensity and error frequency. Start with the easy level and increase the difficulty as you progress. If you are an experienced player, you can use Coach mode to keep your chamber music skills honed.
Currently available for IOS only. Download Warchal Metronome