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Are you looking to buy an electric violin? Have you searched electric violins online only to feel overwhelmed with the different brands and confused about what accessory cable, preamp, and amplifier you might need. Don't feel bad! Even most experienced classical violinist who are looking to go electric are lost when it comes to buying the right electric instrument and equipment needed. Here are the very basics. We have taken into consideration many 3 different elements that may be influencing your violin search; sound, price, and purpose.

Sound

When it comes to buying an electric instrument many musicians have a specific sound in mind. Unless you buy a violin with the sound that you want, you will most likely be very unsatisfied with your instrument. For quality sound, you may want to check into the NS Design Series. This top-of-the-line and customer favorite features a hand-carved body from solid maple that allows the NS to like an acoustic violin.

However, musicians who are looking for a hard RAW electric sound also choose the NS. This is due to the fact that active electronics are placed right in the body of the violin. Musicians have the option of switching between a more traditional electric violin sound or the classical acoustic sound. Other switches on the NS are used to control volume and individual bass EQ & treble EQ. Options within the NS series are the NS WAV-4 which typically costs between $600.00 and $800.00. And the high-end NS CR4 with costs estimated around $2500.00. Take into account that with the NS you will not need to purchase an additional preamp or multi-effects processors. It can plug right into any amplification sound system.

Price

Whether you are a beginner musician or a professional violinist looking to branch out into the electric violin, you may be looking for an affordable violin to buy on a budget.

The Barcus-Berry brand is under $500.00 but receives excellent reviews. Customers like the traditional look and feel of an acoustic violin that they are used too. Practice it like an acoustic, then plug it in and your amplified for any performance. Some violinist feel like it sounds better plugged straight into an amp. Other violinist have perfected the sound using a preamp and sound mixer.

Purpose

Are you looking for an electric violin that is optimal for practicing, with the option of amplified performance?

One of the best violins on the market to meet those needs is the Silent Yamaha SV Series. It feels and weighs simliar to that of an accoustic instrument yet has all the additional perks of being an electric instrument. Another added bonus is the great 'silent' feature. When the SV is not plugged into an amplification system it is the same volume as a heavily muted accoustic violin. If the musician wishes to play louder but doesn't want to impose on those around them, they simply plug into headphones. Additional features available depending on the model you choose are; built in metronome and tuning, SD card to play your audio files, speed up or slow down any music file you wish to practice to, and adjustable sound effects.

This instrument was designed to take your practicing to a whole new level. The SV-130 and SV-150 are geared more towards practicing but still have the capabilities for performance. The SV-200 , SV-250, and SV-255 are considered professional level violins made custom for performances. As the number following SV increases, so does the quality and the price.

If you are looking for an amplification option that is even cheaper, and you already own an acoustic violin, you may want to check into pickups and microphones to amplify your violin. Click here for a list of great pickups as well as the top amplifiers and preamps for violinist.

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