Yamaha YEV-104 Electric Violin
A next-generation electric violin that combines innovative beauty with solid live-performance features and potential.
A new kind of electric violin taking its design inspiration from the organic beauty of wood, the simplicity of clean lines, and the comfort of light weight, combined with innovative Yamaha sound to create this gorgeous live-performance instrument. (4-string model)
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.
Inspired by craft and design elements of Yamaha acoustic guitars, Yamaha set out to design a new kind of electric violin made primarily from wooden materials. This instrument takes a design cue from both violin and acoustic guitar shapes, creating a beautiful yet amazingly lightweight instrument made with six different woods. These wood materials are carefully crafted with an airy infinity loop-like design, representing the dimensions of acoustic space, and is as stunning visually as it is fun to play. Using a unique Yamaha bridge pickup that carries over from professional Yamaha Silent Violins, this instrument delivers a smooth, organic and warm tone. The design incorporates a simple ¼” input to match the clean and natural aesthetic of this innovative electric violin.
Design
Combination of innovative beauty and playability offers you new possibility of performance.
– 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).
Sound
Natural sound and response of YEV-104 allows performers to freely bring out their musical expression.
– 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.
– 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.
Specifications
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Size/Weight | ||
Dimensions | Width | 204mm |
Height | 592mm | |
Depth | 111mm | |
Weight | 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 | |
Design/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) |
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