Yamaha YEV105 5-String Electric Violin – Black

Overview

The Yamaha YEV105 Electric Violin in Black is a 5-string, 4/4 electric violin designed for live performance, amplified playing, recording, and contemporary music applications. Its distinctive lightweight design combines familiar violin dimensions with Yamaha's modern infinity-loop-style wooden frame and passive bridge pickup system.

Key Features

• 5-string 4/4 electric violin.
• Black finish with distinctive Yamaha infinity-loop-style design.
• Spruce, mahogany, maple, and walnut construction.
• Maple bridge with built-in passive piezo-electric pickup.
• Volume control and selector switch.
• Standard 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) monaural passive output.
• D'Addario Zyex strings with Helicore C string.
• Ebony tuning pegs.
• Synthetic resin tailpiece with fine tuners.
• Composite fingerboard and chin rest.
• Lightweight construction at approximately 590 g.
• Designed for amplified performance and effects processing.

5-String Electric Violin Design

The YEV105 adds a fifth string to the traditional violin configuration, extending the instrument's range while retaining familiar 4/4 dimensions. This makes it suitable for players who want additional low-end range for contemporary performance and creative musical applications.

Distinctive Infinity-Loop Design

The YEV105 features Yamaha's distinctive three-dimensional frame inspired by a Möbius strip. The flowing design creates a modern stage appearance while the combination of different woods provides a lightweight and durable instrument structure.

Natural Playing Response

The body uses a combination of spruce, mahogany, maple, and walnut. This multi-layer wooden construction provides a comfortable playing feel while contributing to the instrument's overall response and acoustic character.

Built-In Piezo Pickup

The maple bridge incorporates a passive piezo-electric pickup designed to capture the player's performance and bowing expression. The pickup provides a direct signal for connection to suitable amplification and external audio equipment.

Volume and Selector Controls

The YEV105 includes a volume control and selector switch for convenient control over the instrument's output. This allows the player to adapt the violin to different amplified performance setups.

Flexible Amplified Connectivity

The YEV105 uses a standard 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) passive output, making it suitable for connection to compatible preamps, DI boxes, musical instrument amplifiers, effects processors, and other high-impedance equipment.

Lightweight 4/4 Construction

At approximately 590 g, the YEV105 provides a lightweight playing experience while maintaining familiar 4/4 violin dimensions. The design makes it suitable for stage performance, rehearsal, recording, and extended playing sessions.

Typical Uses

• Live amplified violin performance.
• Stage performances and concerts.
• Pop, rock, jazz, and contemporary music.
• Studio and home recording.
• Effects-based violin performance.
• Performance with amplifiers and effects processors.
• Musical experimentation.
• Extended-range 5-string violin playing.

Specifications

• Product Type: 5-string electric violin
• Model: Yamaha YEV105
• Finish: Black
• Size: 4/4
• Body: Spruce, mahogany, maple
• Frame: Walnut
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Composite
• Bridge: Maple with built-in piezo-electric pickup
• Pickup: Passive bridge-mounted piezo-electric pickup
• Tuning Pegs: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Synthetic resin with fine tuners
• Chin Rest: Composite
• Strings: D'Addario Zyex; D'Addario Helicore on C string
• Controls: Volume control and selector switch
• Output: 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) standard monaural jack
• String Length: 328 mm
• Dimensions: 607 x 204 x 120 mm
• Weight: Approximately 590 g

What's Included

• Yamaha YEV105 Electric Violin - Black
• Owner's Manual

Note: The bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest, and cable are not included as standard accessories.

Why Choose the Yamaha YEV105?

The Yamaha YEV105 combines a familiar 4/4 violin format with a 5-string configuration, lightweight wooden construction, distinctive modern styling, and a built-in passive piezo pickup. Its direct output and simple controls make it easy to integrate with suitable amplification, preamps, DI boxes, and effects equipment.

It is a versatile choice for violinists exploring amplified performance, contemporary music, effects processing, recording, and extended-range playing.