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High-End Electric Violins Comparison & Review
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- A rundown of our top-of-the-line electric violin models priced $3,000 and up from MSI, ZETA, Fourness, Jordan and Wood Violins.
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - MSI 'Renaissance'
2:02 - ZETA 'Jazz Fusion'
4:00 - ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' Jean-Luc Ponty Signature model
6:04 - Fourness 'Fuse'
7:55 - Jordan
9:23 - Wood Violins 'Viper'
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MSI 'Renaissance' @1:10
ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' @3:17
ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' Jean-Luc Ponty @4:56
Fourness 'Fuse' @ 7:25
Jordan @8:56
Wood Violins 'Viper' @11:44
You are very talented! I’m learning so much. Thank you for these mini workshops.
I'm so glad!
Thanks for the demo)) don't forget the Violectra violin, made in UK.. Absolute top class instrument.. I bought a 5 string bridge from them and made my own electric violin and it sounds amazing.. So it can be done at home))
I REALLY enjoyed this series! It's really fun to see all the different options there are available out there and their pros/cons depending on what you're going to use them for. All the violins are such amazing quality, but THESE...definitely worth the price jump. :D
Brigit - you're awesome! Thanks for coming by!
Wow the tone is incredible
I love my NS Design, but the freedom of the viper is just so tempting.. Would love to have my head free when I play.
It's nice
Definitely my fave of the bunch are the Jordan violins. John really nails custom violins, especially the one with the Zeta pick-up. I love the harlequin finish on that Jordan violin but the holoflash on one of the past Jordans rocks! Can John really do a holoflash finish on his violins, Matt?
John can do pretty much anything. It just comes down to cost.
Hi, I'm wondering if you've tried liquid violins, and where you think they fall in terms of quality of sound, tone, craftsmanship.
I have that 5 string Zeta Strados on the top row, last on the right.
I am currently using the Yamaha YEV 105 I like it I enjoyed it is paid back dividends but currently I am sick of the sound....... listening to that Viper man I get chills... that's the next goal
I want them all!!
Nice And expensive video very rare thanks matt FOR that video
hi ,I am abhinav from New Delhi india,i love your info regarding electric violins it really helps to select one for self.i am ale handed violinist preparing for abysm grade 4 now and as a left handed violinist it really difficult to find a violin for me also in india there isn't much good stores for it ,so I wanted to buy a high end new electric violin which I can play left handed, I like the ns design cr series but don't know if I can play it left handed .
could you please suggest me a good high end electric violin for left handed players?
THANK YOU FOR A VERY INFORMATIVE VID. As a rank beginner, am leaning towards the YEV. Is there any discernible difference between a Violin and a Fiddle? These help me understand the mid-range instruments. Will probably contact you people when I am ready to purchase. As a PRO, what would YOU want in a Violin-specific SYNTH? Does anyone make a Carbon Fibre Violin. Money no object, what would YOU want to see in a one-off Violin. Lastly, if STRADIVARI of GUARNIERI were alive today, what would their Electric Violin be like ?
i'm use to see how people play the 4 strings violin,so how do you play and find the notes in a 5 or 6 strings violins??
Your 4-string violin is tuned in 5ths. Start on high E. Go down a 5th and that's A, then down to D and down to G. A 5-string violin goes down another 5th to a low C (the same as a viola). A 6-string violin has a low F (a 5th down from low C).
what a great video! Def in the market and this really helped. What about Ted Brewer? Is he even sold in the US?
I have laid my hands on about 4 Ted Brewer instruments. Three of them were broken. That might be a clue as to why we don't carry them.
If let say I order from Malaysia, how long would it take to reach me? Let's say Zeta JV44? Is it still around that series?
Assuming we have the instrument in stock, it's probably a few weeks to arrive in Malaysia.
I see you play with the Line6 G10 on all of those even tho they are all active violins and I don't ear any hums from the audio. Does that mean it's ok to play with a G10 compared to the lower priced ones that you mentionned in the other videos?
I love the G10 wireless. There are a few active violins that do not work well with the G10. Some do not pass signal at all without an adapter and others have an interference issue. If yours works, then that's great!
On the Jordan with the built-in shoulder rest, can you replace the rest if the foam wears out, or is otherwise damaged?
Yup. They're just held on with screws.
So cool! I'm looking for a new electric violin in replacement of my nsdesign.
No 3Dvarius in your review? Did you try it?
I want to try this violin before any decision. One friend tries it in Germany, and he said that it's really comfortable. I hope to try one during the musikmesse in few weeks.
Matt here - I did try the instrument in Anaheim at the NAMM show. We don't carry the instrument right now, but we do have a relationship with the company. I can tell you that it's very light and sounds good (it has a Barbera pickup), but the price point is really, really high.
Thank you. Your reply confirms what my friend said. I'll try it in germany. If violinist is your job and so violin is your daily work, the price can't be a problem.
@@marcdetras6794 really? it' depends dude. not everybody lives the same reality
I would love a Viper, but I live in the UK and I can't find anywhere to buy them.
Mr. Sammy We ship worldwide!
@@ElectricViolinShop do you still ship world wide please? country is Malta
@@maxinescicluna9306 Yes we do.
@@ElectricViolinShop ok great will email you to ask for some advice and some quotes
Hello! What wireless system are you using? Great video, by the way...
Thanks, Ruth! That's the Line 6 Relay G10 wiresless. It's awesome! So convenient and sounds great. You can get it on our site with free shipping in the continental US.
www.electricviolinshop.com/gear-accessories/line-6-relay-g10-wireless-system.html
@@weitzhandler -- The G10's range is 50 feet (line of sight). It can probably stretch even a little further but performance is obviously not guaranteed at greater distances. Pretty darn good for the price and more than enough range for the vast majority of performance applications.
@@weitzhandler - The G10 is up to 50 feet, not 30, but if you need more range than that the other Line 6 Relay wireless systems will go farther. The G30 goes up to 100', the G50 goes up to 200' and the G55 goes up to 300'. You can view a comparison chart of all the Relay models here: line6.com/data/6/0a020a3d11dd9583611e5f205d/application/pdf
@@ElectricViolinShop can you also let us know which Amp/system was used to record the sound for this video? Thanks
@@sreekumarvk All shot on an iPhone - using a Fishman Loudbox amp, unless otherwise specified during the video.
What do they cost?
and btw i have a question i have an electric violin and doesn't sound like that, sounds very artificial what can i do? i've been trying everything with the amplifier and i have seen many people have the same trouble with the sound, and there is another i have seen the battery dies very fast even with a new one is not even to complete one song, why is that??? thanks
Which electric violin do you have?
Cecilio Cevn-1bl
Hi would you consider Vector violins to be a high or Intermediate range violin.
Either and both. :) Since they are hand-made they tend to be priced a little more in the upper tier, but not as high as some others. The standard Vector Prodigy comes with a Schatten bridge, which has a wonderful tone but is a single piezo pickup. The Vector Prodigy Pro has a multi-piezo Barbera pickup which is the preferred pickup of many professionals and is great for effects processing and strong, balanced output across all strings. All Vector instruments are great for anyone--pro or amateur--who likes a *very* lightweight instrument.
Hello, I am back again with asking more questions if you dont mind. I watched this video and I noticed the sound of the High end violins is better then the ones in lower range like 1000USD range. Is that becuase of some sort of effects usage or it is simply higher cost better sound algorithm here.? Also, could you share more info about the midi violin, how would one use this feature with Violin? What is it made for? What gear is needed to use the midi feature? Thanks a lot.
Yes, the higher end instruments typically have more sophisticated pickup systems, better quality tone woods, and some have other features such as active electronics that all contribute to better tone quality.
Regarding MIDI, we would refer you to our blog post about MIDI violin performance and recording here: www.electricviolinshop.com/blog/buying_guides/using-the-roland-gr-55-for-midi-violin-performance-recording/
@@ElectricViolinShop Ok thanks so much for your support, I am still using acoustic violin becuase I now consider saving up and getting higher end violin JOrdan or Viper but Still must decide which model that is why curious about Midi and all that. Also in your videos you are not using cables to attach the violin to Amp, what are you using a wireless system ? could you tell me which model? also amps, for now I just want to use Ac30 or 60 by roland but when I get an electric violin, will I need to change this amp for something else? or acoustics amps work for electric violins as well?. I am not looking for playing in the band yet for another few years, only will play live solo with Ableton software and in relatively small stages. No need huge power Thank you
@@djDimaTrusH The Roland AC amps sound great with electric violin. Matt uses a Line 6 G10S to play wirelessly in these videos. It is available here: www.electricviolinshop.com/line-6-g10s-stompbox-wireless-system.html
I dunno, I still love my stradivarius. I don't think I'll ever go to electric, but I'm very old school
Well my birthday is coming up and I am really hoping I get a Yahama YEV
You won't be disappointed
You have just GOT to include PRICES when you do reviews please. Most of us don't have unlimited budgets. But a very good review.
Our website will have all the current prices. The problem with including the prices in these videos is that they change over time. I don't want to mislead anyone by giving a current price and then, two years later, having them call and expect that price.
Hey Matt and EVS, what is your signal chain? Are you going direct into a software recording package, or going through an amp and then picking up the signal using the mic on your camera?
The latter. These are low-tech playing samples taken from live demos of the various models for general comparison purposes. We have sound samples from more controlled recording environment for many of these models posted on www.soundcloud.com/electricviolinshop
Ok, thanks. Appreciated!
Check that SoundCloud link again...had it wrong but fixed it with an edit. XD
Cool, just had a listen. Thanks!
Do any of those violins use magnetic pickups? I suspect they won't but a magnetic pickup e-violin would be great for metal!
Some of the Jordan electric violins use the StringAmp magnetic pickup system, and the Cantini electric/MIDI violins also use a proprietary magnetic pickup system. In addition, there are a couple of other individual electric violin makers that we are working that have magnetic pickup systems in development.
Wich place is the shop is it in england
We are located in Durham, North Carolina, USA and we ship all over the world.
I've tried electric violins at different places IF I can even find one to try in my town. But the sound is not good. I've kept to my acoustic with a good pickup. But I love the sound on your instruments. Not sure how this would work in our church setup. We went from in ears to the boxes to get a better sound for everyone. What kind of dynamics would this do as far as affecting everyone else? I've not used a synthesizer before and what all that entails.
We also play outside at a local coffee house once a month with a smaller setup. So there is that issue also. I am NOT technical, so I'm ignorant to all these things.
Give us a call. We'd love to chat about your specific needs and see if we can help! 919-806-3311
How are you , look for zeta strados 4 strings
www.electricviolinshop.com/violins/violins-by-brand/zeta-violins/strados-modern.html
Like your short hair Matt!
You'll have to enjoy the videos. I ain't cutting it again. lol!
Which violin or pickup sounds as close as possible to an acoustic violin sound?
Thanks
Good microphones will usually be the most faithful reproduction, but they have drawbacks in certain performance scenarios. Pickups are preferred to mics when other instruments (especially loud ones like drums, bass and guitar) are involved. Drop us an email at info@electricviolinshop.com and tell us about your amplification needs and we'll gladly help you decide on a pickup or mic. Also, check out our Pickup Demo playlist: czcams.com/video/gNckt5RWRws/video.html
Check out the Pickups & Mics on our website: www.electricviolinshop.com/pickups.html
Read our article 'Picking Out The Perfect Pickup': www.electricviolinshop.com/blog/buying_guides/picking-out-the-perfect-pickup/
Thanks, my question wasn't about mics. Since you know so many electric violins and pickups, which one of them (before the effects) sound closer to an acoustic violin? Of course, the good acoustic violin with a great pickup would probably win but which strictly electric violin or a great pickup (if I wanted to build my own electric violin) sound very close to an acoustic sound? Thanks a lot!
Tone is subjective, so we put together the playlist linked to in the comment above so that you can hear the difference between acoustic and amplified tone with several of our popular pickups. We tend to think that The Realist, the Schertler DYN-V and the Schertler STAT-V are very "realistic." They are at three different price points and attach in very different ways to the violin, so between the three of them it would come down to how much work you want to do to attach a pickup as well as how much $ you want to spend.
As far as which pickup sounds the most like an acoustic violin ON an electric violin, that's also subjective. Schatten pickups sound pretty acoustic to me on an electric. We see a fair number of Schatten pickups on solid-body instruments. It really depends on which aspect of the acoustic violin you're trying to replicate. I like the sound of a Barbera pickup if you're trying to get some beef. Schattens are good for crispness. Starfish pickups have a nice blend of crispness and beef. They're not as crisp as a Schatten or as beefy as a Barbera, but somewhere in the middle on both counts...
Have you got madis eletric violin
Not yet. We're still working with them to get the Rockstar series dialed in.
Мне нравится, Прилично звучат.
It would be nice if Viper allows headless customization.
It would make it mighty hard to tune.
I recognize this comment is a bit old but, still; the head on any violin is very important. Especially with an acoustic one. Without the head, the sound wave tends to collapse before you can hear it. What the head does is, it redirects the sound back into the violin body. There are "headless" violins like the Jordan's or the NS Design Wav series's. However, there are particulars required for the design; these make it VERY hard to get right.
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Estamos en Durham, NC, EEUU.
9:05 Brazil Anthem?
Haha! If so, it's pure dumb luck. I'm just making stuff up as I go. I should probably play actual songs, but I don't think anyone is watching for my playing.
Be nice to know the prices
John Austin - Since prices change and, especially in this tier, are dependent upon options (# of strings, frets, tops and finishes) we left them out. Pricing is available at www.electricviolinshop.com.
Is it possible to play "softer" and "harder" with electric violins?
like volume wise?
Kristoffer Lindvall Piano/Forte. That's how us Violinists speak the terms for soft/loud.
If possible? U could buy a rubber type mute. However, lowering the amp volume might be better? Also, search for an effect box which would have a “softer” feature. 🎻
An electric violin will still respond to speed or force to play lighter and softer or stronger and louder, but not in the same way as an acoustic. but yes you can play softly.
"softer" and "harder" can mean a few different ideas. You could be talking of dynamics, where you mean "quieter" and "louder", "warmer" and "brighter", or "cleaner" and "more distorted". I'm going to assume you mean the first, but this should sortof answer all three.
You can lighten the sound by rolling bow, decreasing bow speed and playing closer to the fingerboard; and you can increase sound/intensity by pressing harder (but again like an acoustic not too hard or you'll dampen the strings), moving the bow closer to the bridge and making the hair flat against the strings -- the same as you can an acoustic.
In addition to that, you can add effects to lighten or harden your sound in all three ways. An overdrive pedal adds the clipping effects, and raise the volume. A chorus pedal makes it sound like more than one voice (violin) is playing at a time for a "string pad" type of effect and has a level controls for the original input and the effect -- so you can set it louder or softer coming out of the chorus effect. A phaser effect, depending on where the knobs are set, could either harshen or lighten the mood and volume as well. Then there is EQ pedal, which you can set up to EQ you warmer or brighter at the tap of your foot, by dialing in which frequencies you want to increase or decrease. Most electric violins use piezo pickups, and if the violin doesn't have a built-in preamp or the preamp doesn't do some EQ adjustments most electrics "clean" (without effects) sound is tinny because the higher frequencies are picked up better than the lower frequencies of the piezo element. Typically, the EQ will be used to get a sound that is less bright and warmer so you don't sound like you're playing inside a tin can.
Lastly, you can adjust the volume many places in the chain: on the amp, a pre-amp, or (the sound engineer) on the soundboard depending on where/what you're playing through. When I play for church, they have my effect chain plugged into the mixer through a DI box, and then going to the main amps and PA system. The sound guy wants me to max my preamp so he doesn't have to crank the gain and he manages EQ and mix. When I'm playing at home I tend to leave my enormous amp at 3 (any higher with the small room I practice in, and I'd likely kill my ears -- any lower and the amp hum is louder than the signal output), and vary the volume using knob on my last pedal before the amp (a loop station) if the change is for a whole song or songs, or the onbloard preamp knob if it is in the middle of song.
Jazz fusion❤
Zeta is the best Fourness and Jordan
i know john jordan
He makes amazing instruments!
Electric Violin Shop he really does
Violin with five strings
thanks for the amazing info, but please do not play the violins .........