Best Electric Violins and Violas for Beginner 2026
Perfect electric violins and violas for beginner - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Contemporary
For Rock
For Pop
For Jazz Fusion
For Recording Studio
For Live Performance
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin
by
Yamaha
Live Performance
Pop
Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • No feedback when amplified
- • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBR Electric ViolinElectric ViolinFurther development of the YEV 104 model with approx. 510 g less...
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597873
$1,735
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin RD/HG
by
Gewa
Live Performance
Recording Studio
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
- • Modern genre versatility
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Different bowing response
- • Electronic dependency
Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin RD/HGElectric ViolinFunctional designThe basic dimensions of the classical violin are the...
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 518550
$1,144
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Stentor SR1515DPA Electric Violin Set
by
Stentor
Live Performance
Recording Studio
Pop
Key Feature:
• Effects processing capabilities
✓ PROS
- • No feedback when amplified
- • Effects processing capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Different bowing response
- • Requires amplification system
Stentor SR1515DPA Electric Violin SetElectric Violin 4/4 SetArtec piezo pickup with tone and volume...
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4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 479824
$428
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Fidelius F-Trad-5 Electric Violin 5-str
by
Fidelius
Live Performance
Rock
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
- • No feedback when amplified
- • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
Fidelius F-Trad-5 Electric Violin 5-str5-String Electric ViolinWith traditional body shapeWittner fine-tuning pegsLight...
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5.0/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454100
$2,409
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Fidelius F-Trad-4 Electric Violin 4-str
by
Fidelius
Pop
Live Performance
Rock
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
Fidelius F-Trad-4 Electric Violin 4-strElectric ViolinWith traditional body shapeWittner fine-tuning pegsLight metal...
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454098
$2,167
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16"
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
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YEV105 Pro NBR Electric Violin
by
Yamaha
Contemporary
Rock
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
- • Consistent electronic output
- • Modern genre versatility
✗ CONS
- • Requires amplification system
- • Different bowing response
Yamaha YEV105 Pro NBR Electric ViolinElectric 5-String ViolinFurther development of the YEV 105 model with approx. 550...
⭐
4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597894
$2,013
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str
by
Fidelius
Pop
Contemporary
Recording Studio
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Electronic dependency
Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str6-String ViolinWith extravagant stag beetle body shapeWittner fine tuning...
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5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 454107
$3,069
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16"
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
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin BK
by
Gewa
Contemporary
Pop
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern genre versatility
✓ PROS
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • Silent practice with headphones
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Electronic dependency
Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin BK5-String Electric ViolinFunctional designThe fundamental dimensions of the classical...
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488731
$1,154
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Fidelius F-Trad-6 Electric Violin 6-str
by
Fidelius
Recording Studio
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
- • Silent practice with headphones
- • Consistent electronic output
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for classical orchestra
- • Different bowing response
Fidelius F-Trad-6 Electric Violin 6-String6-String Electric ViolinWith traditional body shapeWittner fine tuning...
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454102
$2,827
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin
Pop
Contemporary
Rock
Key Feature:
• Silent practice with headphones
✓ PROS
- • Effects processing capabilities
- • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
- • Lacks acoustic resonance
- • Requires amplification system
Harley Benton HBV 870LH/BK Electric ViolinElectric ViolinLefthand / left-handed modelSize: 4/4Body made of...
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539201
$186
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.
