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Best Electric Violins and Violas 2025

Top-rated electric violins and violas 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Contemporary For Rock For Pop For Jazz Fusion For Recording Studio For Live Performance
BRANDS: Harley Benton NS Design Yamaha Gewa
NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue

by NS Design
Contemporary Pop Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Modern genre versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Different bowing response

NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue5-String Electric ViolinSolid body designEbony fingerboardPassive polar Piezo...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606335
$1,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin

by NS Design
Jazz Fusion Recording Studio Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB ViolinElectric ViolinPolar pickup systemPizzicato/Arco switchEbony fingerboard (Diospyros...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 404643
$2,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss

by NS Design
Recording Studio Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice with headphones
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss5-String Electric ViolinSolid-body constructionFingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 257382
$1,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YSV-104RD Silent Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Yamaha YSV-104RD Silent Violin

by Yamaha
Recording Studio Live Performance Pop
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern genre versatility
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

Yamaha YSV-104RD Silent ViolinSilent ViolinFrame is suitable for most standard shoulder restsStudio Response Technology...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 412731
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric Violin

by Yamaha
Pop Jazz Fusion Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern genre versatility
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Different bowing response
  • • Electronic dependency

Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric ViolinElectric ViolinFurther development of the YEV 104 model with approx. 510 g less...

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597884
$1,892
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YEV-104 NT Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha YEV-104 NT Electric Violin

by Yamaha
Contemporary Rock Live Performance
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice with headphones
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Different bowing response

Yamaha YEV-104 NT Electric ViolinElectric ViolinBody made of sprucemahogany and mapleMaple neckWalnut frameSynthetic...

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 384464
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

by Yamaha
Contemporary Live Performance Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric ViolinElectric ViolinBody made of sprucemahogany and mapleMaple neckFrame walnutTailpiece...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 384466
$912
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric Violin

by NS Design
Rock Jazz Fusion Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice with headphones
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra
  • • Different bowing response

NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric ViolinElectric 5-String ViolinWith active pickup system and headphone outputIntegrated...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407904
$4,609
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin

by NS Design
Recording Studio Live Performance Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • Different bowing response
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric ViolinElectric ViolinElectric 4-string violinWith active pickup system and headphone...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407898
$4,378
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted

by NS Design
Live Performance Jazz Fusion Rock
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Fretted ViolinFretted Violin5-StringPolar pickup systemPizzicato/Arco switchScale: 330...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 286879
$2,948
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin

by NS Design
Recording Studio Jazz Fusion Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra
  • • Requires amplification system

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin5-String Electric ViolinDual Mode Output-Battery-Free ConceptPolar pickup...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 404646
$2,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin

by NS Design
Live Performance Rock Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependency
  • • Requires amplification system

NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin6-String Electric ViolinWith active Polar pickup system and headphone outputMaple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613533
$5,269
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss

by NS Design
Pop Jazz Fusion Rock
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice with headphones
  • • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra

NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss4-String Electric ViolinSolid-body constructionPassive Polar piezo pickup...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 115622
$1,154
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin BK/HG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin BK/HG

by Gewa
Contemporary Recording Studio Rock
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Different bowing response

Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin BK/HGElectric ViolinFunctional designThe basic dimensions of the classical violin are the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 518556
$1,144
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin GB

by Gewa
Recording Studio Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Different bowing response

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin GBElectric ViolinFunctional designBasic dimensions are the same as those of a classical...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488729
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Electric Violins and Violas

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced electric violins and violas typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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