Best Electric Violins and Violas for Contemporary 2026

Perfect electric violins and violas for contemporary - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin RD/HG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Fidelius F-Trad-4 Electric Violin 4-str - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin GB

by Gewa

Live Performance Recording Studio Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• No feedback when amplified

✓ PROS

• Silent practice with headphones
• Consistent electronic output

✗ CONS

• Lacks acoustic resonance
• Electronic dependency

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin GB5-String Electric ViolinFunctional designBasic dimensions are the same as those of a...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 488737

$1,133

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Fidelius F-Trad-6 Electric Violin 6-str - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Fidelius F-Trad-5 Electric Violin 5-str - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 454100

$2,409

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Harley Benton HBV 800SKL Acoustic-Electric - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HBV 800SKL Acoustic-Electric

by Harley Benton

Rock Recording Studio Pop

Key Feature:

• Silent practice with headphones

✓ PROS

• Silent practice with headphones
• Consistent electronic output

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for classical orchestra
• Different bowing response

Harley Benton HBV 800SKL Acoustic-ElectricAcoustic-Electric Violin 4/4An acoustic violin with a built-in passive piezo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 532487

$175

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Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 454107

$3,069

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NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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

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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.

Best Electric Violins and Violas for Contemporary 2026

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Standard E-Viola 16"

NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin

Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin

NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin

Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin RD/HG

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin BK

Bodo Vosshenrich Electrola Ergo E-Viola 16"

Fidelius F-Trad-4 Electric Violin 4-str

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA 5-Str. Violin GB

Fidelius F-Trad-6 Electric Violin 6-str

Fidelius F-Trad-5 Electric Violin 5-str

Harley Benton HBV 800SKL Acoustic-Electric

Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str

NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue

Yamaha YEV104 Pro DR Electric Violin

How to Choose the Best Electric Violins and Violas

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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