In recent years, violin performances have increasingly been featured in a variety of musical genres beyond classical, such as jazz and pop. Because of this, demand for electric violins, which are perfect for live performances and studio sessions, has also been on the rise. In 2016, Yamaha released the YEV104 and YEV105 electric violins, which combine innovative, elegant design with functionality perfectly tailored to live performances. Since then, these electric violins have facilitated the musical expression of many players in a wide variety of situations.
The YEV104PRO is a newly developed High-End model that strives to achieve authentic acoustic violin sound and playability, combined with an elegant design for impressive on-stage presence. Like traditional acoustic violins, these models feature a hollow chamber body with a spruce top and maple back, resulting in a rich resonance similar to that of an acoustic violin. The bridge offers improved sound and response, thanks to A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement), an original wood-reforming technology developed by Yamaha. The weight of these models has been successfully reduced, making it roughly equivalent to that of an acoustic violin. They also feature Wittner Finetune-Peg, enabling rapid tuning for vastly improved playability.
Specifications
Size: 4/4
Body: Spruce top and Maple Back, 2 layered
Side/Frame: Walnut
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Tuning Pegs: Wittner Fine Tune Peg
Tailpiece: Synthetic Resin
Chin Rest: Ebony
Strings: D'Addario Zyex
Pick up System: Bridge with Built-in Piezo electric pickup
Controls: Volume Control, Selector Switch
Output: Passive Output
