Deciding on a violin can be hard. Especially if you are just starting out. As a beginner, you probably want to keep costs down as much as possible. But you also want to avoid getting stuck with a cheap violin that sounds bad and constantly has issues. Luckily, that is not hard to do, if you know what to look for. Below we give you the most obvious signs of a cheap … [Read more...] about Signs Of A Cheap Violin (10 Obvious Giveaways)
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Yamaha SV-200 Electric Violin Review
For many decades, anything coming out of Yamaha's factories was showered with praise. Although never as flashy and filled with features as some competing brands, even the cheaper Yamaha instruments exceeded expectations. They delivered simplicity, great tone, and great performance. Their electric violins are no different. Every single model they make is top-notch and … [Read more...] about Yamaha SV-200 Electric Violin Review
NS Design WAV5 Electric Violin Review
Even to this day, the electric violin is seen as weird. At the very least, it is "unconventional." The main reason it has not gone mainstream like the electric guitar is that violinists tend to focus on classical and traditional music. There is not much use for an electric version in those genres. And then there are models that raise eyebrows even among players who … [Read more...] about NS Design WAV5 Electric Violin Review
Yamaha YEV-105 Electric Violin Review
Yamaha again. No matter the instrument (or pretty much any other piece of gear), the Yamaha name always pops up as one of the best and most reliable brands on the market. Their line of electric violins is no exception. In fact, the company has taken this "unconventional" instrument to a whole new level. And the Yamaha YEV-105 is a perfect example of that. It … [Read more...] about Yamaha YEV-105 Electric Violin Review
Cecilio CEVN-2 Electric Violin Review
The electric violin is growing in popularity. Although "unconventional," it finds many uses in a variety of different genres. And there are more and more models on the market as a result. While the abundance of different products is great, it can make it difficult to find the right instrument for your needs. Especially if you have a limited budget. There are very few … [Read more...] about Cecilio CEVN-2 Electric Violin Review
Bunnel NEXT Electric Violin Review
The violin is one of the most interesting instruments to play. This is due in part to its expressive qualities, both in the terms of pitch and dynamics. And electric violins provide even more expressiveness options, in the same way that electric guitars do. If you're looking to buy an electric violin for yourself, you've undoubtedly been bombarded with a ton of … [Read more...] about Bunnel NEXT Electric Violin Review
Bunnel EDGE Electric Violin Review
The Bunnel EDGE is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players. But that doesn't mean it can't handle a more professional role. While it will never live up to a true professional model, what you get for the low price is pretty incredible. That is why we rank it above far more expensive models. It's not because this is the better instrument. It's not. … [Read more...] about Bunnel EDGE Electric Violin Review
Most Famous Violinists: The 9 Best Violin Players Of All Time
The best violinists take the instrument to another level. They make it sing in a way a merely good, or even great, player never can. Check out some of the world's most famous violinists to see what I mean. Listening to (or even better watching) them play is mesmerizing. But who is a famous violin player? Who should you listen to, if you want to hear the violin at its … [Read more...] about Most Famous Violinists: The 9 Best Violin Players Of All Time
How To Play The Electric Violin (Including Setup & Tuning)
Have you ever seen an electric violinist play? While the sound is different, the actual playing of the instrument seems basically the same as a standard violin. And it is. If you can play an acoustic violin, you won't need to learn how to play the electric violin. That said, it's not quite the same. The feel of playing the two instruments is different. Because the … [Read more...] about How To Play The Electric Violin (Including Setup & Tuning)
Electric Violin Vs Violin (Acoustic): Which Is Best For You?
Isn't it obvious? I mean, look at them. They look totally different! Yes, but there are differences apart from the physical appearance. And sure, those differences are also obvious to some. If you already know all of the differences of the electric violin vs violin and you know exactly which one you want, there's no need to read further. But if you're wondering how … [Read more...] about Electric Violin Vs Violin (Acoustic): Which Is Best For You?