Warchal Amber Violin String, E
By Warchal
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Ball end medium tension
12
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£13.32 | |
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Loop end medium tension
20
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£13.32 | |
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Ball end high tension (Forte)
4
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£13.32 | |
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Loop end high tension (Forte)
7
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£13.32 | |
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Ball end medium (IFT: INTEGRATED TUNER)
5
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£13.32 | |
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Ball end Forte (IFT: INTEGRATED TUNER)
2
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£13.32 |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Unique featured E string aimed at solving the problems associated with conventional strings.
This string features a unique coil design which changes to an almost invisible wave when in use and fully stabilised.
Made from a special alloy with a spiral design which increases the elasticity to produce a warm sound free of whistles and metallic overtones. (Manufacturer's description). Please visit manufacturer's website for more information on this design.
"This violin 'E' string benefits from our helix design which gives the metal core exceptional elasticity and results in a new level of sound quality. The synthetic core A string and the rest of the set uses our new W-Core® material."
For instruments fitted with an integrated fine tuner tailpiece, please choose the 'IFT' version. According to Warchal, this variation takes into consideration the string length necessary for optimal install.
Using a loop end E? The use of a protector to prevent the tuner hook breaking the string is essential with loop end E strings. We cannot accept claims for strings broken by the adjuster hook. Click here to purchase this item.
Customer reviews:
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Professional
A new idea works
15
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15
found the following review helpful
Pros: There are already many good E strings on the market, but this is a new idea that works. The medium tension is perhaps best for private practise, private chamber music, and blending in at orchestra. It's a warm tone that is almost Baroque. It is a refreshing change from other E strings, but if you are thinking of performance, projection, and audience perspective, you might try the the forte version, and even that is not as loud as Pirastro EP. Excellent E strings that everyone should try. Hope we see further development for us to try out. The medium tension has a coil spring that straightens out as you wind up the string, and the forte version, instead has a wavy line in the same place.
Cons: None. A very exciting new idea.
Professional
EXCELLENT WARCHAL E STRING
11
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14
found the following review helpful
Pros: I WAS INTRIGUED TO TRY WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VERY INNOVATIVE E STRING. I HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED. IT HAS A VERY CLEAR AND FOCUSED SOUND AND MORE DEPTH THAN A NORMAL E STRING. IT ALSO FEELS VERY COMFORTABLE UNDER THE FINGERS. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED NON WHISTLING E STRINGS WHICH HAVE MOSTLY BEEN FINE, BUT THE WARCHAL E STRING SEEMS TO ME TO BE A MORE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDING STRING.
Cons: SLIGHTLY STRANGE TO PUT ON BECAUSE OF THE " SPRING " NEAR THE TAIL PIN, BUT THIS IS ONLY A INITIAL HINDERANCE. I WOULD HAVE QUITE LIKED TO HAVE TAKEN THE PLASTIC BRIDGE PROTECTER OFF THE STRING, THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, BUT I PUSHED IT ON TO THE TO THE WINDING NEAR THE LOOP AND THIS HAS BEEN FINE. ( THESE ARE NOT CRITICISMS MERELY OBSERVATIONS ).
Keen Amateur
Professional
Keen Amateur
Warm sound.
4
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4
found the following review helpful
Pros: Warm sound straight away. Seems to be playing in OK with reservation below. . Easy to fit.
Cons: It's supposed to be good at not sqeaking but so far, after 2 weeks it's not fulfilling that promise.
Other: It may play in more. Feels thin under fingers.
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
It fixed the screech when playing the E string.
3
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very pleased that the E string has cured the problem I had with screeching when transitioning from the A string to the E string. It's a problem I'd had for many years.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
Nice
4
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5
found the following review helpful
Pros: Easy to play, soft to the touch and no tramlines on the fingers. Maintains same tone all the way to the top A (the one past the harmonic E two octaves above the open E string). Similar feel to the gold Infeld Red E string. It is easy on the ear and very pleasant with a nice rounded and mature bright tone.
Cons: Not really an against but does the coiled spring that unwinds when the peg is tightened really make a difference. I would like to try the string without its coiled spring, but that is not to be.
Other: Goldbrokats and Dominants sound like trumpets compared to the new Warchal. Much harsher but not brighter.
Professional
Interesting, and worth a try.
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Nice sound
Cons: Slow response, not as powerful as similar tension strings, and needs a slightly different way of drawing out the sound compared to a "normal" E string.
Other: Good idea for reducing whistling on E strings, but it doesn't suit every violin and string combination.
Keen Amateur
