Yamaha - YEV104 Black 4 String Electric Violin
A next-generation electric violin that combines innovative beauty with solid live-performance features and potential. (4 strings)
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Solid spruce top with maple body construction; built-in pickup system optimized for direct amplification; compact 4-string configuration with modern bridge geometry; lightweight design reduces fatigue during extended performances; USB output capability for direct recording.
Requires amplifier or audio interface for sound projection; compatible with standard violin accessories and shoulder rests; minimal setup needed beyond basic amp connection; may benefit from aftermarket bridge adjustment for personal tonal preference; suitable for direct digital recording workflows.
A purposeful electric violin that eschews acoustic pretense in favor of practical amplified performance. Yamaha's manufacturing reliability and the YEV104's straightforward signal path make it a sensible investment for serious players transitioning to or exploring electric repertoire.
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YEV104 Electric Violin
A next-generation electric violin that combines innovative beauty with solid live-performance features and potential. (4 strings)
Advanced Yamaha wood processing technology has resulted in the development and production of a next-generation electric violin that combines innovative beauty with solid live-performance features and potential. It is an excellent choice for music lovers who are looking for an instrument that will allow them to explore and enjoy genres beyond the classics.
Elegant design for impressive on-stage presence
Möbius strip like design provides continuity between front and back.Three-dimensional form designed to appeal to the audience when performing live.
Easy switchover from traditional acoustic violin
The same shape as acoustic violins accepts standard shoulder/chin rests and tailpiece
Organic form enhances the feel and qualities of the woods used
Finished to enhance the natural beauty of the materials used (NT model).
Body
Carefully selected maple with mahogany and spruce in a 5-layer construction results in excellent response and natural overall sound.
* The black model has the same construction, but the layers cannot be seen.
Frame
A 5-layer oil-finished walnut frame offers an ideal blend of flexibility and strength in a design that is not only striking, but also contributes to natural musical resonance.
Pickup
The same type of high-output passive bridge pickup that is a highly regarded feature of the SV250 is used. While effectively picking up the sound of the entire instrument, it also captures the instrument’s response and expressive bowing nuances employed by the player.
Selector Switch
Selects direct output of the pickup signal, or output via the instrument’s volume control. Direct output delivers the instrument’s full sonic potential, with rich lows and punchy impact.
| Size/Weight | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length: 592mm (23-5/16") |
| Width: 204mm (8-1/16") | |
| Height: 111mm (4-3/8") | |
| Weight: approx. 560 g | |
| Body | |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Body | Spruce/Mahogany/Maple |
| Side/Frame | Walnut |
| Neck | Maple |
| Finger Board | Composite |
| Parts | |
| Bridge | Maple with built-in Piezo-electric Pickup |
| Tuning Pegs | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Synthetic Resin (equipped with fine tuners) |
| Chin Rest | Composite |
| Strings | D’Addario Zyex |
| Architecture Detail | |
| Pick Up System | Bridge w/ Built-in Piezo-electric Pickup |
| Functions | |
| Controls | Volume Control, Selector Switch (Volume Control activation switch) |
| Storage and Connectivity | |
| Output | Passive Output (Φ6.3 Standard Monaural) |
| Design | |
| Logo | Pad Printing Tuning Fork Mark |
| Color | Natural / Black |
Yamaha is a Japanese multinational corporation with over a century of experience in manufacturing musical instruments, audio equipment, and professional audio systems. The company has built a reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation, resulting in instruments trusted by musicians across all genres and skill levels worldwide.
Known for rigorous quality control and thoughtful engineering, Yamaha's string instruments—particularly their electric violins—reflect the brand's commitment to creating products that bridge acoustic authenticity with modern performance requirements. The company's extensive research and development ensures their instruments deliver both sonic excellence and practical playability.
