Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin

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Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin

Yamaha

YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597883
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin
Price: $1,813.90

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The YEV104 Pro NBL is a really solid choice for gigging violinists and studio players who want a natural acoustic feel combined with reliable amplification. The weight reduction is a big deal for comfort, and the ARE treatment makes it surprisingly expressive. It's a great all-rounder – good for everything from classical to folk to more experimental sounds.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBL Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Further development of the YEV 104 model with approx. 510 g less weight
  • Spruce top
  • 2-Ply maple soundboard
  • Hollowbody with side slots
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Maple neck
  • Walnut frame
  • Ebony chinrest
  • Wittner fine tuning pegs
  • Synthetic resin pegbox
  • Bridge made of "Acoustic Resonance Enhancement" (ARE) treated maple with built-in piezo-ceramic pickup and metal cover on one side
  • Tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Volume control
  • Selector switch for activating the volume control
  • 6.3 mm mono jack output
  • D'Addario Zyex strings
  • Colour: Natural / Black
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm, resonant acoustic tone even amplified.
  • • The ARE-treated maple bridge provides a natural, aged acoustic response and improved pickup clarity.
  • • Reduced weight (approx. 510g) makes extended playing sessions significantly more comfortable.
  • • Walnut frame and ebony chinrest offer a premium feel and secure playing position.
CONS
  • • The hollowbody design, while adding resonance, can pick up unwanted stage noise.
  • • Zyex strings, while decent, might be a first upgrade for serious players seeking a richer tone.
  • • The selector switch for volume control is a slightly clunky, less refined design choice.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings D'Addario Zyex
Pickups Built-in piezo-ceramic with metal cover
Connections 6.3 mm mono jack output
Body Material Spruce top, 2-Ply maple soundboard, Maple fingerboard, Maple neck, Walnut frame
Weight Approx. 750g (1.65 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s noticeably warmer and more acoustic than the older YEV models, thanks to the ARE treatment; it avoids that overly sterile, synthetic feel.
Yes, Yamaha's synthetic resin is very stable; it resists humidity and temperature fluctuations much better than traditional wood, minimizing tuning instability.
While possible, it requires some expertise; the bridge is integrated, so it's not a simple drop-in replacement, but it can be done by a skilled luthier.

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