Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

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Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

Yamaha

YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin

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Product Info

Article Number: 384466
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin
Price: $911.90

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The YEV-104 TBL is a solid entry-level electric violin, offering a good balance of playability and amplified sound. It’s particularly appealing to violin students looking to explore electric violin possibilities or gigging musicians needing a reliable, affordable stage instrument – though serious tone sculptors will likely want to add an external preamp.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YEV-104 TBL Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Body made of spruce
  • mahogany and maple
  • Maple neck
  • Frame walnut
  • Tailpiece made of plastic
  • Maple bridge with built-in piezo pickup
  • Switch for direct-passive-output or volume control
  • Peg and chin rest made of ebony
  • D'Addario Zyex stringing
  • Weight: approx. 550 g
PROS
  • • Spruce/mahogany body offers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone
  • • Walnut frame adds visual elegance and rigidity
  • • Ebony pegs and chinrest provide a familiar, comfortable feel for traditional players
  • • Built-in piezo pickup delivers a usable, clean amplified signal directly
CONS
  • • Plastic tailpiece feels a bit cheap compared to metal alternatives
  • • Limited tonal shaping options without external effects or preamps
  • • The weight, while manageable, might be fatiguing for extended playing sessions

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings D'Addario Zyex
Pickups Piezo (built-in)
Connections 1/4 in output jack
Body Material Spruce, Mahogany, Maple
Weight approx. 550 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a competent piezo pickup, delivering a clear, direct signal, but lacks the dynamic range and warmth of more sophisticated magnetic or condenser systems.
Yes, the neck profile is designed to be familiar to acoustic violin players, ensuring a relatively easy transition and comfortable playing experience.
Absolutely, the standard string mounting allows for easy string changes, letting you experiment with different string types to tailor the tone to your preference.

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