High-End Electric Violins Comparison & Review

A rundown of our top-of-the-line electric violin models priced $3,000 and up from MSI, ZETA, Fourness, Jordan and Wood Violins.

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - MSI 'Renaissance'
2:02 - ZETA 'Jazz Fusion'
4:00 - ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' Jean-Luc Ponty Signature model
6:04 - Fourness 'Fuse'
7:55 - Jordan
9:23 - Wood Violins 'Viper'

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[potatorun]

Skip to the sound...
MSI 'Renaissance' @1:10
ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' @3:17
ZETA 'Jazz Fusion' Jean-Luc Ponty @4:56
Fourness 'Fuse' @ 7:25
Jordan @8:56
Wood Violins 'Viper' @11:44

[gailrivas]

You are very talented! I’m learning so much. Thank you for these mini workshops.

[frankystrings]

I am currently using the Yamaha YEV 105 I like it I enjoyed it is paid back dividends but currently I am sick of the listening to that Viper man I get chills... that's the next goal

[Brigitfiddle]

I REALLY enjoyed this series! It's really fun to see all the different options there are available out there and their pros/cons depending on what you're going to use them for. All the violins are such amazing quality, but THESE...definitely worth the price jump. :D

[BraveVincere]

I love my NS Design, but the freedom of the viper is just so tempting.. Would love to have my head free when I play.

[QTelectric]

Definitely my fave of the bunch are the Jordan violins. John really nails custom violins, especially the one with the Zeta pick-up. I love the harlequin finish on that Jordan violin but the holoflash on one of the past Jordans rocks! Can John really do a holoflash finish on his violins, Matt?

[mikit]

Thanks for the demo)) don't forget the Violectra violin, made in UK.. Absolute top class instrument.. I bought a 5 string bridge from them and made my own electric violin and it sounds amazing.. So it can be done at home))

[ripsnortmcgee]

I have that 5 string Zeta Strados on the top row, last on the right.

[samuelworskett]

I would love a Viper, but I live in the UK and I can't find anywhere to buy them.

[NICKIBROWNEYES]

Hi, I'm wondering if you've tried liquid violins, and where you think they fall in terms of quality of sound, tone, craftsmanship.

[seanmalroy]

what a great video! Def in the market and this really helped. What about Ted Brewer? Is he even sold in the US?

[EndangHyder]

If let say I order from Malaysia, how long would it take to reach me? Let's say Zeta JV44? Is it still around that series?

[MarieBulfinch]

I've tried electric violins at different places IF I can even find one to try in my town. But the sound is not good. I've kept to my acoustic with a good pickup. But I love the sound on your instruments. Not sure how this would work in our church setup. We went from in ears to the boxes to get a better sound for everyone. What kind of dynamics would this do as far as affecting everyone else? I've not used a synthesizer before and what all that entails.

[MattManProductions]

I dunno, I still love my stradivarius. I don't think I'll ever go to electric, but I'm very old school

[ronviejo]

You have just GOT to include PRICES when you do reviews please. Most of us don't have unlimited budgets. But a very good review.

[Ruthha]

Hello! What wireless system are you using? Great video, by the way...

[akwadtypoyt]

Well my birthday is coming up and I am really hoping I get a Yahama YEV

[stradivariusspartak]

Nice And expensive video very rare thanks matt FOR that video

[ronsindric]

THANK YOU FOR A VERY INFORMATIVE VID. As a rank beginner, am leaning towards the YEV. Is there any discernible difference between a Violin and a Fiddle? These help me understand the mid-range instruments. Will probably contact you people when I am ready to purchase. As a PRO, what would YOU want in a Violin-specific SYNTH? Does anyone make a Carbon Fibre Violin. Money no object, what would YOU want to see in a one-off Violin. Lastly, if STRADIVARI of GUARNIERI were alive today, what would their Electric Violin be like ?

[itsands]

hi, I am abhinav from New Delhi india, i love your info regarding electric violins it really helps to select one for self.i am ale handed violinist preparing for abysm grade 4 now and as a left handed violinist it really difficult to find a violin for me also in india there isn't much good stores for it, so I wanted to buy a high end new electric violin which I can play left handed, I like the ns design cr series but don't know if I can play it left handed .
could you please suggest me a good high end electric violin for left handed players?