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Best Electric Violins and Violas 2026

Top-rated electric violins and violas 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

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 CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin

by NS Design
Contemporary Recording Studio Rock
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification system
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613525
$5,159
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

by NS Design
Live Performance Recording Studio Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric ViolinElectric 5-String ViolinWith active pickup system and headphone outputFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 194925
$4,499
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16"

by Bodo Vosshenrich
Recording Studio Rock Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Modern genre versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Effects processing capabilities
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Electronic dependency

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16"Electric ViolaScale: 16"Electric viola with vibrating body and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563764
$3,069
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-Str - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-Str

by Roth & Junius
Pop Jazz Fusion Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra
  • • Requires amplification system

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-StrAcoustic / Electric 5-String ViolinSize: 4/4Spruce topMaple back and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610238
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric Violin

by NS Design
Contemporary Jazz Fusion Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Different bowing response
  • • Electronic dependency

NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric ViolinElectric ViolinElectric 4-String ViolinWith active pickup system and headphone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407900
$4,334
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16"

by Bodo Vosshenrich
Rock Contemporary Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice with headphones
  • • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependency
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16"Electric ViolaWith 16" scaleElectric viola with vibrating body...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563727
$2,739
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 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
Yamaha YEV-105 TBL Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Yamaha YEV-105 TBL Electric Violin

by Yamaha
Jazz Fusion Rock Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • Modern genre versatility
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependency
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

Yamaha YEV-105 TBL Electric ViolinElectric Violin5-StringBody made of sprucemahogany and mapleMaple neckWalnut...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 384469
$1,060
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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
NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin

by Yamaha
Pop Recording Studio Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Different bowing response
  • • Requires amplification system

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597883
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Stentor SR1515A Electric Violin Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Stentor SR1515A Electric Violin Set

by Stentor
Jazz Fusion Contemporary Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern genre versatility
  • • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Not suitable for classical orchestra

Stentor SR1515A Acoustic Electric Violin SetElectric Violin 4/4 SetHandmadeMade from solid tonewoodsFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 479822
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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 CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin

by NS Design
Live Performance Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependency
  • • Different bowing response

NS Design CR4-VN-AM Amber Electric Violin, Electric 4-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone output,...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 194924
$4,279
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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