Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin

Yamaha

YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597873
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin
Price: $1,734.70

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The YEV104 Pro NBR is a solid choice for serious students or gigging violinists who want a reliable, comfortable, and relatively affordable electric violin. The lighter build is a game-changer for long practices or performances, and it produces a surprisingly natural acoustic tone that translates well amplified. It's a great all-arounder for a wide range of musical styles.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YEV104 Pro NBR Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Further development of the YEV 104 model with approx. 510 g less weight
  • Spruce top
  • 2-Ply maple soundboard
  • Hollow body 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 and Brown
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant acoustic tone.
  • • The ARE-treated maple bridge enhances natural wood resonance.
  • • Reduced weight (approx. 510g) improves playability significantly.
  • • Walnut frame adds a touch of elegance and structural stability.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex electric violin systems.
  • • Piezo pickup system, while decent, lacks the nuance of magnetic pickups.
  • • Natural/Brown finish might not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings D'Addario Zyex
Pickups Built-in Piezo-Ceramic
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Jack Output
Body Material Spruce Top, 2-Ply Maple Soundboard, Maple Neck, Walnut Frame
Weight Approximately 755g (1.66 lbs)

Similar Products

Eastman Albert Nebel Violin VL601G+ - Acoustic Violins

Eastman Albert Nebel Violin VL601G+

Acoustic Violins

$1,309
Violin with Pickup, Size: 4/4, Guarneri model with a pickup system embedded in the...
4.4 Expert Rating
Scandalli Air Mini - Piano Accordions

Scandalli Air Mini

Piano Accordions

$3,848
Piano Accordion, 72 basses, 34 treble keys, Three reed ranks on the treble side, Five treble...
4.7 Expert Rating
NGL Percussion Woodblock Ash 18cm - Misc. Percussion

NGL Percussion Woodblock Ash 18cm

Misc. Percussion

$131
Woodblock, Length: 18 cm, Material: Native ash wood, Bright, clear sound with lots...
4.9 Expert Rating
Thomann Home Studio Bundle - Studio Packages

Thomann Home Studio Bundle

Studio Packages

$164
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$325
5 Expert Rating
Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Roth & Junius Stroh Violin New Edition 4/4 - Acoustic Violins

Roth & Junius Stroh Violin New Edition 4/4

Acoustic Violins

$934
Roth & Junius Stroh Violin New Edition 4/4, Stroh Violin
4.7 Expert Rating
Alpengold Tirol 2 Macassar G/C/F/Bb - Diatonic Harmonica Accordions

Alpengold Tirol 2 Macassar G/C/F/Bb

Diatonic Harmonica Accordions

$9,458
*Note:* This instrument can also be ordered in other keys. If you are interested, please contact <a...
4.6 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

ARE treatment opens the wood pores, simulating years of natural aging, which generally enhances resonance and provides a warmer, more complex tone.
While serviceable, it's a piezo, so you might need EQ and careful mic placement to achieve truly professional recordings; a magnetic pickup would offer more detail.
It's likely ABS plastic, a common and durable material used in instrument construction; it's stable and resists humidity changes better than traditional wood.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more