Yamaha 5 string Electric Violin in a Black Wood Finish 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 totally changes the game in the electric violin world! 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. Priced affordable, you will be shocked at this amazing instrument.  Get yours today, at Alto Music! — Question: Both Yamaha Silent Violin and Electric Violin are considered "electric" – what's the difference? Answer:  With a Silent Violin you have two functions: practice with headphones, or you can plug it in and play out through your amp. A Yamaha Electric (YEV) Series violin has one main function – plug in and play amplified. In short, Silent Violin (SV) = headphone option; Electric Violin (YEV) = plug into an amp.