Do I need an amplifier to use an electric violin/viola?

While some models have built-in preamps, most require an amplifier or direct input into a mixing console to be heard properly.

What is the difference between a piezo and magnetic pickup on an electric violin/viola?

Piezo pickups are typically more sensitive and capture more detail, while magnetic pickups offer a warmer, more sustained tone, similar to an electric guitar.

Can I use standard violin/viola strings on an electric instrument?

Yes, most electric violins and violas are designed to accept standard string gauges, though experimenting with different string types can significantly alter the sound.

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,713

Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...

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NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$3,003

Strings 5-string

Fretted violin, 5-String model, Fretted ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...

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Yamaha YEV-105 TBL Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,118

Strings 5-string

Electric Violin, 5-String, Body made of spruce, mahogany and maple, Maple neck,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Yamaha YEV-105 NT Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,263

Strings 5-string

Electric Violin, 5-String model, Body: Spruce / Mahogany / Maple, Maple neck, Walnut...

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Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$985

Electric Violin, Body made of spruce, mahogany and maple, Maple neck, Frame walnut,...

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Yamaha YEV-104 NT Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$991

Electric Violin, Body made of spruce, mahogany and maple, Maple neck, Walnut frame,...

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Harley Benton HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System, Size: 4/4, Maple body and...

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Harley Benton HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System, Size: 4/4, Maple body and...

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,829

Fretted Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato /Arco switch, Scale: 330 mm,...

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NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted

Electric Violins and Violas

$3,108

Strings 5-string

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin, Fretted Violin, 5-String, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Scale:...

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Violin Fretted

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,945

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin Satin Sunburst, Fretted Violin, Dual Mode Active Output, Polar pickup system,...

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NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,380

Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive polar piezo pickup...

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NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,380

Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros...

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Yamaha SV-255 Silent Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,421

Strings 5-string

Silent Violin, 5-string, The traditional oval shaped neck gives a natural feel, Weight...

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Yamaha SV-250

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,202

Strings 4-string

Silent Violin, 4-string, The traditional oval shaped neck gives a natural feel, Spruce top, Ebony finger...

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Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 BK

Electric Violins and Violas

$521

Size 4/4 size

Violin, Acoustic violin with integrated Piezo pickup system, Size: 4/4, Solid...

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Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 NV

Electric Violins and Violas

$521

Size 4/4 size

Violin, Acoustic violin with integrated Piezo pickup system, Size: 4/4, Solid...

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Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 WH

Electric Violins and Violas

$521

Size 4/4 size

Thomann Electric Violin 4/4 WH, Violin, Acoustic violin with integrated Piezo pickup system, Size: 4/4, Solid spruce...

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Yamaha SVV 200 BR

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,399

E-Viola, With 16" Scale, With active electronics and piezo-ceramic pickup system, Headphone output,...

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Harley Benton HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Size 4/4 size

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Harley Benton HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Size 4/4 size

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NS Design WAV4 Violin Black Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,216

Strings 4-string

4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros...

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NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,264

Strings 4-string

4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive Polar piezo pickup...

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NS Design CR4-VA-AM Amber Viola

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,743

Strings 4-string

Electric 4-String Viola, With active pickup system and headphone output, Fingerboard...

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NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,743

Strings 5-string

Electric 5-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone output,...

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NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,511

Strings 4-string

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

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Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric 5-Str Vn Set

Electric Violins and Violas

$753

Strings 5-string Size 4/4 size Weight 2 kg

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric 5-Str Vn Set

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Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-Str

Electric Violins and Violas

$693

Strings 5-string Size 4/4 size

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-Str, Acoustic / Electric 5-String Violin, Size: 4/4, Spruce top, Maple back...

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Harley Benton HBV 800HWH Acoustic-Electric

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Acoustic violin with a built-in passive piezo...

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Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Acoustic violin with a built-in passive piezo...

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Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin BK/HG

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,206

Electric Violin, Functional design, The basic dimensions of the classical violin are...

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Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin GB

Electric Violins and Violas

$945

*Note:* Battery is not included, must be ordered separately.

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Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin RB

Electric Violins and Violas

$945

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Electric Violin RB, Electric Violin, Functional design, The basic dimensions of the classical violin...

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,655

Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...

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NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunb.

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,771

Strings 4-string

NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunburst, 4-String Viola, With special shoulder support, Dual Mode...

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NS Design WAV5 Violin Amberburst Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,380

Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive polar piezo pickup...

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NS Design WAV4 Violin Trans Red Gloss

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$1,216

Strings 4-string

4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive polar piezo pickup...

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Harley Benton HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric

Electric Violins and Violas

$155

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Acoustic violin with a built-in passive piezo...

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Harley Benton HBV 800SBK Acoustic-Electric

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Body Maple body Size 4/4 size

Acoustic-Electric Violin 4/4, An acoustic violin with a built-in passive...

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Harley Benton HBV 800SBB Acoustic-Electric

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Body Maple body Size 4/4 size

Acoustic-Electric Violin 4/4, An acoustic violin with a built-in passive...

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Harley Benton HBV 800SNB Acoustic-Electric

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$173

Body Maple body Size 4/4 size

Acoustic-Electric Violin 4/4, An acoustic violin with a built-in passive...

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Harley Benton HBV 870WH 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$161

Body Paulownia body Size 4/4 size

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Harley Benton HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Active pickup system, Headphone output, Jack...

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Harley Benton HBV 990AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Body Basswood body Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Active pickup system, Headphone output, Jack...

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Harley Benton HBV 990RD Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Body Basswood body Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin, Size: 4/4, Active pickup system, Body: Basswood, Plastic...

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Harley Benton HBV 990WH Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Body Basswood body Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System, Size: 4/4, Active pickup system,...

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Harley Benton HBV 990BK Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$173

Body Basswood body Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System, Size: 4/4, Active pickup system,...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton HBV 990BCF 4/4 Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$196

Body Maple body Fingerboard Birch fingerboard Size 4/4 size

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System, Size: 4/4, Body: Maple, Neck:...

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin

Yamaha YEV-105 TBL Electric Violin

Yamaha YEV-105 NT Electric Violin

Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

Yamaha YEV-104 NT Electric Violin

Harley Benton HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin

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NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Violin Fretted

NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss

NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss

Yamaha SV-255 Silent Violin

Yamaha SV-250

Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 BK

Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 NV

Thomann Europe Electric Violin 4/4 WH

Yamaha SVV 200 BR

Harley Benton HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin

NS Design WAV4 Violin Black Gloss

NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss

NS Design CR4-VA-AM Amber Viola

NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric 5-Str Vn Set

Roth & Junius Acoustic-Electric Violin 5-Str

Harley Benton HBV 800HWH Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton HBV 800PUM Acoustic-Electric

Gewa Novita 3.0 El. Violin BK/HG

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin GB

Gewa Novita 3.0 UA Elec. Violin RB

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin

NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunb.

NS Design WAV5 Violin Amberburst Gloss

NS Design WAV4 Violin Trans Red Gloss

Harley Benton HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton HBV 800SBK Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton HBV 800SBB Acoustic-Electric

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