{"id":576,"date":"2016-03-29T08:25:42","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T08:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/?p=576"},"modified":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","slug":"best-electric-violin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-electric-violin\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Electric Violins 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the original \u201cmanual\u201d violin is undeniably the most popular one, fusion artists or those who are looking to add a modern touch to this classic violin opt for an <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electric_violin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">electric<\/a> one.<\/p>\n<p>It may not be the most classic choice on the market, but it <em>is<\/em> a more common one this day and age.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we highlight the best electric violins and provide you with a bit of basic information so you know what to look for as you compare and contrast models.<\/p>\n<h2>Few Things to Remember<\/h2>\n<p>Before you select an electric <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/shira-lazar\/meet-the-electronic-violi_b_1884266.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">violin<\/a>, here are a few things to remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budget.<\/strong>\u00a0You can spend anywhere form $100-$1000 for an electric violin, even more for some models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">We have a few high end and a few entry-level electric violins on our list below, so have a look at all of them to help you understand the differences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is It Right for You?<\/strong> One of the greatest benefits to this violin is that it allows violinist to practice silently. If it\u2019s 3:00 AM in the morning and you want to practice your violin, you won\u2019t have to worry about waking the whole household! Just plug in your headphones and enjoy the music privately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">If your violin intentions are more serious and you want to perform or record your music, then an electric violin has many benefits. Just remember that the price is usually higher.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 6\u00a0Electric Violins\u00a0Ultimate Table<\/h2>\n<style>\r\n\r\ntable#t18 {\r\nborder-collapse: collapse;\t\r\nborder-width: 0px;\r\nborder-style: outset;\r\nmargin: 20px 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0em;\r\ntext-align: center;\r\nvertical-align: top;width: 100%;border-top: 1px solid #EEEEEE;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 thead tr {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 thead tr th.t18 {\r\ncolor: #333333;\r\nbackground: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\nfont-size: 1em;\r\nletter-spacing: 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0;\r\npadding: 4px;\r\ntext-transform: none;\r\ntext-align: center;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t18 thead tr th#t18.start {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 thead tr th#t18.end {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 tbody tr {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 tbody tr.table-alternate {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FDFDFD;\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 tbody tr td#n1 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t18 tbody tr td#n2 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t18 tbody tr td#n3 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t18 tbody tr td#n4 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\ntable#t18 tbody tr td {\r\n    padding: 5px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\tline-height: 1.2;\r\n\tvertical-align: top;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ntable#t18 tfoot tr {\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t18 tfoot tr td {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FCFCFC;\t\r\n\tpadding: 4px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tcolor: #7a7a7a;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n<\/style><table id=\"t18\">\n\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t<tr><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t18\" id=\"n1\">Picture<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t18\" id=\"n2\">Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t18\" id=\"n3\">Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t18\" id=\"n4\">Rating (1-5)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tfoot><tr><td><center>Picture<\/center><\/td><td><center>Name<\/center><\/td><td><center>Price<\/center><\/td><td><center>Rating (1-5)<\/center><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot>\n\t<tbody><tr class=\"table-alternate row1\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0020USAMI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0020USAMI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51W4qHTwIyL._SL1200_.jpg\" width=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0020USAMI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0020USAMI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1. Yamaha SV-130 Series Silent Electric Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$$$$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row2\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0042TU5MI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0042TU5MI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61n8z2bIFPL._SL1200_.jpg\" width=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0042TU5MI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0042TU5MI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Barcus Berry Vibrato-AE Series BAR-AEG Acoustic-Electric Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$$$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row3\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003F1HVDU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003F1HVDU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/31IDKWvECOL.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003F1HVDU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003F1HVDU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. Cecilio 4\/4 CEVN-1BK Solid Wood Electric\/Silent Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row4\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00PLB0PKS\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00PLB0PKS\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/71oAG1nGHzL._SL1001_.jpg\" width=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00PLB0PKS\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00PLB0PKS\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">4. ADM 4\/4 Full Size Handcrafted Solid Wood Ebony Fitted Acoustic\/Electric Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row5\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00M1FKV5Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00M1FKV5Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/610I6tLAZjL._SL1005_.jpg\" width=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00M1FKV5Q\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00M1FKV5Q\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">5. Merano MVE10BK 4\/4 Full Size Fitted Electric Silent Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row6\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00H7V9I58\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00H7V9I58\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/61PLQ1cz8dL._SL1001_.jpg\" width=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B00H7V9I58\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B00H7V9I58\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">6. ADM 4\/4 Full Size Black Electric\/Silent Violin<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >4.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>A Silent Violin?<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll see this term used on our guide here, and it\u2019s simply referring to the fact that you won\u2019t hear much <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-beginner-violin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sound<\/a> until you \u201cplug it in.\u201d You might hook it up to your headphones so that you, and only you, can hear or you can plug it into an amplifier. Some violins also have a built-in preamp that allows you greater sound control.<\/p>\n<h2>Acoustic-Electric Violins<\/h2>\n<p>Similar looking to the traditional <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/about_5373820_acoustic-vs-electric-violin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acoustic<\/a> violin, an acoustic-electric violin is useful to those who want to amplify acoustic style music. It will provide you with the rich, traditional tone that you desire but you\u2019ll have control over the volume.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re used to playing the traditional violin and want to try an electric violin, then this is probably the best option.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 3 Best Electric Violin Reviews<\/h2>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0020USAMI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0020USAMI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1. Yamaha SV-130BL<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0020USAMI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0020USAMI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51W4qHTwIyL._SL1200_.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a>\n<p>While the Yamaha SV-130 is certainly the most expensive electric violin on our list, it is also one of the best.<\/p>\n<p>This full-size silent violin features a \u00bc\u201d line-out jack and 1\/8\u201d Aux-in jack with independent volume controls which allow you to connect a CD or MD player so you can play right along with your favorite recordings.<\/p>\n<p>The neck is made of maple wood, the body of spruce and the fingerboard and pegs made of ebony.<\/p>\n<p>This sophisticated violin is ideal for concerts, recording or for simple practice at home.<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0042TU5MI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0042TU5MI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Barcus Berry\u00a0BAR-AEG<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0042TU5MI\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0042TU5MI\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61n8z2bIFPL._SL1200_.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a>\n<p>This is the best electric violin if you\u2019re looking for a way to amplify the rich, classic sound of a traditional violin.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a higher price tag than some of the other entry-level models on our list, but it offers superb acoustic and acoustic electric performances that you won\u2019t find in many other violins.<\/p>\n<p>Made in Romania, it is crafted of a hand-carved spruce top with maple back and sides. It has ebony fittings, super-sensitive Red Label strings, four Wittner tuners and a hand-rubbed lacquer finish.<\/p>\n<p>For those who want a more custom look to match their style, the violin also comes in four other colors.<\/p>\n<p>This is a top-of-the-line electric-acoustic violin that even bands like Rascal Flatts and the Pat Green Band prefer. It is an impressive instrument!<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003F1HVDU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003F1HVDU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. Cecilio\u00a04\/4CEVN-1BK<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003F1HVDU\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003F1HVDU\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/31IDKWvECOL.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Cecilio is an ideal entry-level electric violin if you\u2019re new to the instrument or if you\u2019re used to playing the traditional violin and would like to try something new.<\/p>\n<p>It features a hand-carved solid maple wood body with ebony fingerboard pegs, chin rest and tailpiece (mother of pearl inlay) and comes with everything you\u2019ll need to get started.<\/p>\n<p>Included is the case, Brazil wood bow with unbleached Mongolian horsehair, a rosin cake, bridge, aux cable, headphones and a 9-volt alkaline battery.<\/p>\n<p>This is a budget friendly electric violin that you can use to learn the basics, after that you\u2019ll want to upgrade to one of the previous two models!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the original \u201cmanual\u201d violin is undeniably the most popular one, fusion artists or those who are looking to add a modern touch to this classic violin opt for an electric one. It may not be the most classic choice on the market, but it is a more common one this day and age. 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