Yamaha YEV105 Pro DR Electric Violin

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Yamaha YEV105 Pro DR Electric Violin

Yamaha

YEV105 Pro DR Electric Violin

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Product Info

Article Number: 597899
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YEV105 Pro DR Electric Violin
Price: $1,969.00

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The YEV105 Pro DR is a seriously refined electric violin. Yamaha's made a big leap in comfort and acoustic projection here; it’s surprisingly warm for a piezo. Ideal for gigging violinists or students wanting a professional instrument without the full acoustic violin setup and amplification headaches.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YEV105 Pro DR Electric Violin
  • 5-String Electric Violin
  • Further development of the YEV 105 model with approx. 550 g less weight
  • Top: Spruce
  • 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
  • Factory strings: D'Addario Zyex with D'Addario Helicore C string
  • Colour: Deep Red
PROS
  • • Lightweight design (approx. 550g lighter) enhances playing comfort significantly.
  • • ARE-treated maple bridge delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm acoustic tone.
  • • Zyex/Helicore string set provides a balanced, modern, and articulate sound.
  • • Walnut frame and ebony chinrest offer a premium feel and excellent ergonomics.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex pickup systems or acoustic-electric hybrids.
  • • Deep Red finish might not appeal to all players; color options are restricted.
  • • While improved, the piezo pickup still has inherent limitations in capturing nuanced dynamics.

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Key Features

Type 5-String Electric Violin
Strings D'Addario Zyex (G, D, A) / D'Addario Helicore (C)
Pickups Built-in piezo ceramic pickup with metal cover
Connections 6.3 mm mono jack output
Body Material Spruce (top), 2-Ply Maple (soundboard), Maple (fingerboard & neck), Walnut (frame), Ebony (chinrest)
Weight Approx. 750g (1.65 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ARE treatment adds a noticeable warmth and complexity to the tone, mimicking the aging process of acoustic instruments, making it more responsive and pleasing.
The Helicore C string is designed for comfortable playability, but it does require a slightly adjusted bowing technique to manage its lower register effectively.
A decent acoustic instrument amplifier or a full-range PA system will do the trick; avoid bass-heavy amps as they’ll muddy the sound.

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