An electric violin is practically like its acoustic counterpart albeit with a few differences.
The first one is that almost all acoustic violins are shaped and tuned in the same way.
Electric violins, on the other hand, can come in a variety of shapes and can be tuned in a number of ways.
Choosing an electric violin means being more familiar with the many varieties that the instrument has.
Some models even have their upper bouts removed entirely so the user can play in higher positions.
Many electric violins also have a solid body just like electric guitars.
When choosing an electric violin, take note of its three general types: The solid electric violins comes with a solid body that is made of Basswood.
It is sculpted and can be made with an ebony fingerboard and chin rest and a maple neck.
This type of electric violin can come in four or five-string variants and has steel electric strings that can produce a bright sound.
The second type is the semi-hollow electric violins.
It is more lightweight because it has a hollowed out wooden body.
The body is also extremely cut and, in most models, it eliminates the plain parts that are supposed to be on either side of the strings.
This violin also comes in four and five-string types.
Finally, there is the fancy electric violins.
The body of this instrument is made of acrylic and polymer which gives it the glass-like look.
The chin rest, fingerboard and tailpiece are all made of acrylic.
When choosing an electric violin, your intended use and the design will influence your decision.
It's better, for instance, to opt for a violin that has a transducer bridge to prevent feedback noise and so you can produce a more natural violin sound.