Yamaha YEV105BL Electric Violin
- 5 strings, Zyex and Helicore
- Built-in piezo-electric pickup in the bridge
- 6.35 mm jack output
- 4/4 size, electric operation
- Spruce top, mahogany back, black painted finish
- 2.5 pounds, 32 x 14 x 5.5 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light five-string electric violin with a piezo pickup in the bridge and a spruce and mahogany build, for players who want a fifth string. The listing names no bow, case or battery details.
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ASIN: B01DFFS6Q6Model: YEV105BLCategory: Electric Violins
Overview
Not a plain four-string layout, this Yamaha electric violin adds a fifth string and a bridge with a built-in piezo-electric pickup. The tuning pegs and tailpiece are part of the same listing.
The reason to buy is the added string in a light body, with the pickup built into the bridge. The limit is that accessories and powering details are not described.
Who it's for
A performer who already plays violin and wants the added string on stage. Players who prefer a standard four-string layout should look at a four-string model.
Pros and cons
- Piezo pickup in the bridge
- Spruce top and mahogany back
- Clean, resonant sound profile
- No bow or case listed
- Power details absent
- Painted finish covers the wood
Performance notes
The piezo-electric pickup in the bridge senses string vibration and sends it through the jack, so the sound reaches an amplifier. The string set is Zyex and Helicore, and the spruce, mahogany and maple build shapes the body response. The listing calls the sound clean, organic, natural and resonant.
Specifications
| Model | YEV105BL |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | 4/4 size |
| Dimensions | 32 x 14 x 5.5 inches |
| Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Spruce, Mahogany, Maple |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| String Material Type | Zyex, Helicore |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bridge with piezo-electric pickup, tuning pegs, strings, tailpiece |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Against manufacturer defects |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Instrument | Electric Violin, 5 string |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Sound Profile | Clean, organic, natural and resonant |
| Pickup | Bridge with built-in piezo-electric pickup |
Closest rivals on specs
Stagg EVN X-4/4 MBL Electric Violin- Item Weight 2.5 vs 3 pounds (-17%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yamaha YEV105BL a standard four-string violin?
No. It is a five-string electric violin with the extra string named in the title.
Does the Yamaha YEV105BL work without an amplifier?
It is listed with electric operation and a pickup, so it is meant to be heard through an amplifier.