Violin Reviews

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

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 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

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

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

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

The MV500 from Mendini is a deep budget violin that is a good choice for beginners, though it is not our first choice. The reason for that is some minor issues with the construction, but overall, it is a great instrument for a beginning student, especially if you are not sure you or your child will enjoy the violin and want to keep playing beyond a few weeks or months. We … [Read more...] about Mendini MV500 Solid Wood Violin Review

The CVN-300 from Cecilio is by far the lowest priced violin we reviewed. As such it is also the lowest quality model. We would never recommend this instrument for an intermediate or advanced player, but how about a beginning violinist? Could it be a way to get started on this instrument, while also keeping costs down as much as possible? In general, we recommend … [Read more...] about Cecilio CVN-300 Violin Review (Lowest Priced Beginner Model)

If you've got a budding violinist in the family, you know how expensive these instruments can be. One solution is to get a beginner violin, but with those, you obviously sacrifice quality. The Bunnel Pupil Violin from Kennedy Violin might be the perfect solution. It is the perfect compromise between quality and price. It is a little less expensive than other violins in … [Read more...] about Bunnel Pupil Violin Outfit Review

One of the most common complaints from parents of a budding violinist is spending hundreds of dollars on an instrument in which their child might soon lose interest. The Bunnel Premiere Clearance Violin Outfit solves that problem. It sells at a far lower price than comparable instruments. In return, it may have some minor cosmetic flaws. None of these flaws impact the … [Read more...] about Bunnel Premiere Clearance Violin Outfit Review