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YAMAHA EV204 ELECTRIC VIOLIN


$1277.50 + Free Accessories (see below) +
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The Electric Violin series were designed with the performer in mind.

They deliver a big, expressive sound with enough power to be heard in any band yet still maintaining the beautiful characteristic tone of the violin. Yamaha designers and engineers worked together with leading musicians to create the EV-205 and EV-204 Electric Violins with the ability to deliver the kind of instrument that will inspire great performances.

Using an amazingly powerful pickup system, newly designed by Yamaha engineers, in combination with a one-piece, solid maple body and a unique solid maple soundboard allows these 5 and 4 string Electric Violins to deliver massive tone that’s both aggressive and expressive.

For the artist it opens up a whole new world of sonic possibilities and expressive freedom with fat tone that is sensitive to the many nuances created by the violinist’s different bowing and playing techniques. For Jazz, Rock, New Age, and a variety of other styles, in the studio or on the stage, Yamaha’s Electric Violins are the perfect vehicles for creative musicians.

Solid Body Design

The Electric Violin's body is a one-piece design crafted from a block of solid Maple. Just as on an electric guitar this design offers a stable yet resonant body which contributes to the powerful sound of the violin. The soundboard is a single piece of Maple extending from the neck down to the chin rest. With the bridge resting on the soundboard it simulates the top of an acoustic violin causing soundboard and body to resonate adding just the right amount of warmth to the tone.

Advanced Pickup System

The pickup system consists of individual sensors for each string, mounted in a specially designed bridge. Each sensor is housed inside a pendulum upon which the string rests at the bridge. This system creates an extremely large signal – so large in fact that it needs no preamp to boost its output level. You can plug directly into a guitar amplifier and get a broad and powerful electric tone straight away. It's solid sound is perfect for playing a wide variety of styles such as Rock, Jazz, New Age, etc.

Built In Mixer and Two Output Modes

The Electric Violin is fitted with a small onboard mixer, which supplies level controls for the individual sensors and a master level control. The purpose of the mixer is not to boost output but rather to tailor sound output of the strings to fit individual playing styles, playing conditions, sound requirements, rooms, etc. Allowing the instrument to adapt to the player’s needs gives the player the ability to gain optimum sound from the instrument at anytime. An Output Mode switch provides the player with the option of using the mixer or bypassing it altogether, in which case battery power is not necessary since the massive sound output created by the pickups needs no preamp boost to make it usable.

Expressive Power and Great Playability

Everything comes together to give the Electric Violin a wide dynamic range which makes it an extremely expressive instrument to play. Tone is fat, edgy, aggressive and powerful but you can go from pianissimo to fortissimo with clarity and ease. Response is quick, the sound is clear and changes in bowing are also easily produced. Output is noise-free and even playing at maximum levels you need not worry about feedback. The body feels comfortable and light with the heel and upper rib where they should be so your left hand knows where its at. The design also allows attachment of most conventional shoulder and chin rests so you can use whatever you’re accustomed to. Gear type tuners made of high strength aluminum designed specifically for use on the Electric Violin offer quick and precise tuning eliminating the need for the fine tuner on the “E” string.

Yamaha Electric Violin Comes In Either a 5- or 4-String Model

The 5-string offering a low “C” string to provide additional range necessary in today’s contemporary music. The 5-string model is designed with a slightly wider neck to accommodate the additional string and make switching to a 5-string instrument as easy as possible. For ideal tone, Yamaha has produced custom 5 and 4 string sets optimized for use with the Electric Violin.

Other Features

• Headphone jack offers on stage monitoring of the Electric Violin’s direct tone. An independent volume control gives the player control over headphone level without altering the line out level.
• Volume control mounted on the tailpiece for easy adjustment during performance.

Color options: Amber, Pearl Red, and Cosmic Blue
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Specifications:

Size - 4/4

Colors: Amber, Pearl Red or Comsic Blue

Construction:

Body / Soundboard - Solid carved Maple

Fingerboard - Ebony

Tuning Pegs - Lightweight Worm Gear Type

Bridge - Pickup Sensors Pre-Installed

Tailpiece - Ebony (with Master Volume)

Chinrest - Ebony

Electronics & Sound Controls:

Volume - Master Phones Volume, Mode Select Switch (Controlled/Direct), Pickup Level Control (Each string & Main)

In / Out Jacks - Headphone Out, Line Out

Power supply - One 9 volt battery

Battery Life - Manganese: 6.5-8 hrs (approx.), Alkaline: 15-18 hrs (approx.)

Body / Soundboard - Solid carved Maple

EV-204

Dimensions

(Width x length x Height)

241.3mm(9 1/2") x 641.35mm (25 1/4") 127mm(5")

Weight

717g (1lb 9oz.)

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Antonio Pontarelli Playing His EV204

YT-240 Yamaha Tuner $39.95 FREE (with purchase)

Yamaha Violin Lightweight Case $84.95 FREE (with purchase)

RH2B Headphones FREE (with purchase)

EV204 Violin Includes:
 
Bridge
Black Chin Rest
One 9 volt battery
Owner's manual

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