Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str

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Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str

Fidelius

HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str

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Product Info

Article Number: 454107
Brand: Fidelius
Model: HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str
Price: $3,069.00

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This Fidelius HK-6 is a real conversation starter, both visually and sonically. The 6-string setup expands your harmonic possibilities, and the pickup system delivers a surprisingly warm, natural amplified tone. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for folk, classical, and experimental musicians seeking a unique and expressive voice.

Product Description

  • Fidelius HK-6 Stag Beetle Violin 6-str
  • 6-String Violin
  • With extravagant stag beetle body shape
  • Wittner fine tuning pegs
  • Tailpiece with 6 fine tuners
  • Fidelius bridge pickup system with recessed piezoceramic system
  • Built-in preamp for active pickup with mini jack
  • Headphone input
  • Mic input
  • 9 V battery
  • Additional passive 6.3 mm jack
  • Ebony top and bottom saddle
  • Ebony fingerboard and ebony chinrest
  • Walnut body with maple inlays
  • Passive electronics with 6.3 mm jack
  • Tuning: F-C-G-D-A-E
PROS
  • • Exotic stag beetle shape offers unique aesthetic appeal and comfortable ergonomics
  • • Fidelius pickup system provides surprisingly natural amplified tone, good for recording
  • • Ebony fingerboard and chinrest enhance playability and contribute to a refined feel
  • • Wittner fine tuners allow for exceptionally precise intonation across all six strings
CONS
  • • Walnut body, while attractive, may lack the resonance of higher-grade tonewoods
  • • Built-in preamp adds slight weight and can introduce subtle hum with certain setups
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in folk and classical, less suited for aggressive genres

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Key Features

Type 6-String Electric Violin
Strings Steel Core, Synthetic
Pickups Fidelius Recessed Piezoceramic System
Connections 6.3 mm Passive Jack, Mini Jack (Preamp Output), Headphone Input, Mic Input
Body Material Walnut with Maple Inlays
Weight Approximately 7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fidelius pickup captures a more direct, less colored sound than a typical acoustic violin’s soundhole pickup, offering greater clarity and detail when amplified.
The shape primarily affects ergonomics and aesthetics; while it's unconventional, the internal bracing and wood density dictate the overall tonal characteristics.
Replacing the pickup isn’t straightforward; it's recessed and integrated into the body, so modifications would require significant expertise.

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