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  Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Brown 4/4 Violin

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  List Price: $995.00
  Price: $820.00
  

  Though the acoustic sound produced is barely a whisper, you will hear yourself in the rich, virtual environment of a resonant concert hall

  The aux-In 1/8 inch jack with independent volume control allows connection of an MP3 or CD player for playing along with you favorite recordings

  Spruce Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Ebony Pegs, Maple Aubert Bridge, Molded Plastic Side Body, Tailpiece, and Chinrest

  Controls include- Master Volume - Reverb Type Select - Aux In - Aux In Volume - In-Out Jacks - Headphone Out - Line In - Piezo Sensor

  Easy to hold and play, offering the natural feel and resonance of an acoustic violin

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  Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Blue 4/4 Violin

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Recommended

  Highly recommended. I'm an experienced violin player (I have several decades of experience playing this instrument) and this violin plays, sounds and feels just like a regular acoustic violin. I use it a lot to practice at night so nobody hears me, it's IDEAL!Also important: the strings and bridge are regular components. So you can go to any violin shop to replace them should you need to do so at one point. 5/5 eViolin - See all my reviews This review is from: Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Blue 4/4 Violin Highly recommended. I'm an experienced violin player (I have several decades of experience playing this instrument) and this violin plays, sounds and feels just like a regular acoustic violin. I use it a lot to practice at night so nobody hears me, it's IDEAL!Also important: the strings and bridge are regular components. So you can go to any violin shop to replace them should you need to do so at one point. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 22, 2010

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  Blue violin,not blue sound...

  What should i say about this item more than "i am happy to receive this treasure of tecnologie in my hands". The sound is clear,and it has all the qualities of an accustic violin, it sounds very good in live performances and from the begining it gave me the comfort, like i used this violin for years, it became mine from the very begining. Im stronger and more comfortable now in my performances. 5/5 Monika Tahiri - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Blue 4/4 Violin What should i say about this item more than "i am happy to receive this treasure of tecnologie in my hands". The sound is clear,and it has all the qualities of an accustic violin, it sounds very good in live performances and from the begining it gave me the comfort, like i used this violin for years, it became mine from the very begining. Im stronger and more comfortable now in my performances. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 11, 2010

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  Sale Price of $695 is the regular retail price - no "sale" here

  This violin is used by a professional violinist I know and she loves it - can highly recommend the make and model. But the price is not usually $995 at other sources. Regular price here is a huge mark-up, so the "sale" of $695 is actually just the regular price. 5/5 L. Baughman (Seattle) - See all my reviews, May 12, 2011

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  List Price: $995.00
  Price: $820.00
  

  Controls include: Master Volume - Reverb Type Select - Aux In - Aux In Volume - In-Out Jacks - Headphone Out - Line In - Piezo Sensor

  Spruce Body - Maple Neck - Ebony Fingerboard - Ebony Pegs - Maple Aubert Bridge - Molded Plastic Side Body, Tailpiece

  This Full Size Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Blue 4/4 Violin is easy to hold and play

  The Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Blue 4/4 Violin is simple one of the most versatile violins ever made.

  The aux-In 1/8 inch jack with independent volume control allows connection of an MP3

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  Yamaha PA130 120 Volt Keyboard AC Power Adaptor

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha Band and Orchestra)
  

  Rating (43 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Nothing special, just an average power adapter

  Does exactly what the description says, however in the long run, it's just a very average AC power adapter that can be replaced by any 12V generic one. The cord is too short, I'd estimate around 5-6 feet, so you may have difficulty playing your piano if it isn't up against the wall. (Additionally, it will serve as a tripping hazard if your piano is positioned 3-4 feet away from the wall.) 3/5 Kevin Schanz (Norco, CA USA) - See all my reviews, March 2, 2009

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  Perfect for my Yamaha Keyboard

  The adapter does what it suppose to do and hasn't failed me yet.PA130MM works with most Yamaha Piano/Keyboards so check the Yamaha website for compatibility. 5/5 K2 (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Yamaha PA130 120 Volt Keyboard AC Power Adaptor (Electronics) The adapter does what it suppose to do and hasn't failed me yet.PA130MM works with most Yamaha Piano/Keyboards so check the Yamaha website for compatibility. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2008

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  Great product & fast delivery

  This keyboard power adaptor was a good price and an essential for the Yamaha keyboard I recently purchased. The digital keyboard goes through batteries quickly, so if you've purchased a keyboard an adaptor is an absolute necessity! This Yamaha adaptor is a great product and it was fast delivery. 5/5 bookworm (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Yamaha PA130 120 Volt Keyboard AC Power Adaptor (Electronics) This keyboard power adaptor was a good price and an essential for the Yamaha keyboard I recently purchased. The digital keyboard goes through batteries quickly, so if you've purchased a keyboard an adaptor is an absolute necessity! This Yamaha adaptor is a great product and it was fast delivery. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 6, 2008

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  List Price: $19.99
  

  Input: AC voltage 120V, 60 Hz

  Output: DC12V 1.0A

  Energy efficient

  Cable length 8' 4" (2.54 Meters)

  Weight: 130g

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  Electric Violin

  Musical Instruments (ViolinSmart)
  

  Rating (49 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  A Guitarist rates it...

  OK, right from the start, for this price you don't expect an Amati in yer mailbox, yes? That being said; this thing comes SOOO close to being a very nice instrument, and if you decide that the price and rather beautiful and intrigueing design make it a "what the hell, why not?" purchase, a few extra bucks spent now will save you a lot of pain and aggrevation when it arrives. Because right out of the box this thing is a BRUTE. I've played guitar, bass and violin for 42-odd years and so brought a certain amout of hand stength and callouses to this project and notwithstanding the difficulty this instrument posed at first I played my callouses off and back on a dozen or more times while adjusting to it and deciding what it needed. I shall try to address the questions and gripes I"ve gathered from chats posted about it and the suggestions I would make. First; go ahead and order fine-tuners for all the strings - the pegs are synthetic and will slip and slip and after you've... 3/5 K. Sweigart "Baldi" (H'ville, Ala.) - See all my reviews, March 13, 2006

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  Stop second-guessing yourself and buy it.

  I was looking for a violin that would be conducive to playing live in a rock/metal band. Naturally, an electric made sense, it's a simple way to get the volume and power without having to fool around with microphones or attaching pick-ups. But I never imagined that I would find one so worthwhile for such an insignificant price. Now, if you're a classical violinist with a good bit of skill, this isn't for you, but then, if that's you, you'd probably never consider a cheapy like this in the first place and therefore, you aren't reading this, so I'll just ignore you.For everyone else: This is the mack truck of the violin world. It's heavy, reliable, and it's tone is strident and powerful. It's perfect for use in rock or old-school country fiddling. And let's face it: it just looks cool as hell. If you're planning to use this in a live performance setting, I hope your bandmates aren't the jealous type. It garners quite a bit of audience attention.All that... 5/5 Professor Murder (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Electric Violin I was looking for a violin that would be conducive to playing live in a rock/metal band. Naturally, an electric made sense, it's a simple way to get the volume and power without having to fool around with microphones or attaching pick-ups. But I never imagined that I would find one so worthwhile for such an insignificant price. Now, if you're a classical violinist with a good bit of skill, this isn't for you, but then, if that's you, you'd probably never consider a cheapy like this in the first place and therefore, you aren't reading this, so I'll just ignore you.For everyone else: This is the mack truck of the violin world. It's heavy, reliable, and it's tone is strident and powerful. It's perfect for use in rock or old-school country fiddling. And let's face it: it just looks cool as hell. If you're planning to use this in a live performance setting, I hope your bandmates aren't the jealous type. It garners quite a bit of audience attention.All that... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 11, 2007

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  Amazing instrument!

  This was a Christmas present, and my favourite one this year! I'm an amateur violinist, having taken lessons from the age of six till I was an adult and now I play on and off. It took a few minutes to set up the bridge and tune the strings, but once properly tuned they don't slip, and the bridge works fine for me. The violin is comfortable to play, doesn't bother my family and friends, and it's such fun playing around with the tone and volume - it sounds like a rock band at high volume, if you can stand it in the headphones... It even comes complete with a reasonable bow, rosin, a little cushion (that I haven't tried), headphones, a cord to connect to an amp, and a surprisingly nice carry case - think electric guitar style.Extremely impressive and a lot of fun - I'm amazed they can do it at this price! 5/5 Jill Walker Rettberg (Bergen, Norway) - See all my reviews This review is from: Electric Violin This was a Christmas present, and my favourite one this year! I'm an amateur violinist, having taken lessons from the age of six till I was an adult and now I play on and off. It took a few minutes to set up the bridge and tune the strings, but once properly tuned they don't slip, and the bridge works fine for me. The violin is comfortable to play, doesn't bother my family and friends, and it's such fun playing around with the tone and volume - it sounds like a rock band at high volume, if you can stand it in the headphones... It even comes complete with a reasonable bow, rosin, a little cushion (that I haven't tried), headphones, a cord to connect to an amp, and a surprisingly nice carry case - think electric guitar style.Extremely impressive and a lot of fun - I'm amazed they can do it at this price! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 25, 2006

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  List Price: $199.00
  Price: $87.00
  You Save: $112.00 (56%)

  9 Volt battery advance amplifier (Other seller might be selling the low end 3 volt amplifier using AA battery)

  Full Size 4/4 Electric Silent Violin

  Great for beginners

  Comes complete with Wooden Bow, Padded Gig Bag, Rosin, EarPhone, 9V Battery & Amplifier Cable

  Black tuning pegs, chinrest, fingerboard & tailpiece

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  Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Candy Apple Red 4/4 Violin

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Excelent instrument

  I have several years studying violin. I bought this yamaha SV-130 and the sound is amazing. It has a beautiful design, good sound and is very versatile. I have another acoustic violin the Cremona 1260, it is an excellent violin. But when I compared the sound in D string between 2 violins, in the yamaha violin it sounds a little different.But in general this is a good instrument. I bought that I hope, a very good electrical violin.The case, bow and violin arrived in exclt conditions. 5/5 Alexander C. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Candy Apple Red 4/4 Violin I have several years studying violin. I bought this yamaha SV-130 and the sound is amazing. It has a beautiful design, good sound and is very versatile. I have another acoustic violin the Cremona 1260, it is an excellent violin. But when I compared the sound in D string between 2 violins, in the yamaha violin it sounds a little different.But in general this is a good instrument. I bought that I hope, a very good electrical violin.The case, bow and violin arrived in exclt conditions. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 30, 2011

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  List Price: $995.00
  

  Spruce Body - Maple Neck - Ebony Fingerboard - Ebony Pegs - Maple Aubert Bridge - Molded Plastic Side Body, Tailpiece

  This Full Size Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Candy Apple Red 4/4 Violin is easy to hold and play

  The Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Candy Apple Red 4/4 Violin is simple one of the most versatile violins ever made.

  The aux-In 1/8 inch jack with independent volume control allows connection of an MP3 or CD player for playing along with you favorite recordings

  Controls include: Master Volume - Reverb Type Select - Aux In - Aux In Volume - In-Out Jacks - Headphone Out - Line In - Piezo Sensor

  It is extremely playable and there is no need to alter your technique to play it.

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  New Bbe dual-Mode Analog Tremelo Pedal High Quality Excellent Performance Popular

  CE (BBE)
  List Price: $334.54
  Price: $119.99
  You Save: $214.55 (64%)

  Dual-Mode Analog Tremelo Pedal.

  Dependability, and durability, the best in the industry.

  100% genuine brand names.

  This item has high quality with reasonable price.

  Restocking fee:20%.

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  VIOLINSMART Full Size 4/4 White Electric Violin - Complete Set

  Musical Instruments (VIOLINSMART.com)
  

  Rating (16 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Great violin for the money

  I used to play violin 20 years ago. I wanted something to play around on. Was a little wary of something so "cheap" price wise. When I received my violin I was pleasently supprised. I think the quality of this product is equivelant to one that you would pay 200-300 dollars for. Very nice. Can't go wrong. Would highly recommend. 5/5 Freddie Thronson - See all my reviews, April 24, 2006

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  It's Electrifyin'!

  As a more classical violinist, I have always played on an accoustic. Recently, I have been doing more "band" and "rock" performances, so I decided to invest in an electric. This is a great violin, not stellar enough for recording probably but good enough for fun stage shows. The unique body style attracts lots of attention from audience members and the ability to use it as a practice violin while my daughter is sleeping (you can still hear it when "un-plugged", just very soft) has been an added bonus. As for quality of sound, well, I guess I'm just spoiled to the nice robust tone of my accoustic. Maybe with more amplifier experience, I may be able to achieve a better quality?!? This violin does come with a terrific soft case, all the cords needed, a set of headphones and a bow. I will note that the bow is pretty cheap (fiberglass I think) - not the worst bow ever made but you may want to replace it with a better quality one. Also, you will probably need to take it to a music... 4/5 Modern Mommy (Texas) - See all my reviews This review is from: VIOLINSMART Full Size 4/4 White Electric Violin - Complete Set As a more classical violinist, I have always played on an accoustic. Recently, I have been doing more "band" and "rock" performances, so I decided to invest in an electric. This is a great violin, not stellar enough for recording probably but good enough for fun stage shows. The unique body style attracts lots of attention from audience members and the ability to use it as a practice violin while my daughter is sleeping (you can still hear it when "un-plugged", just very soft) has been an added bonus. As for quality of sound, well, I guess I'm just spoiled to the nice robust tone of my accoustic. Maybe with more amplifier experience, I may be able to achieve a better quality?!? This violin does come with a terrific soft case, all the cords needed, a set of headphones and a bow. I will note that the bow is pretty cheap (fiberglass I think) - not the worst bow ever made but you may want to replace it with a better quality one. Also, you will probably need to take it to a music... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 22, 2007

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  great product for the price!

  i bought this violin and an amp recently. i am an experienced violin player, so i fixed the bridge, but when i tried to tune the e string, it snapped. i happened to have an extra for my acoustic, so i put that on and it has worked great! i LOVE the earphone plugin, because it gives me the normal sound, and it is quieter for anyone else in the house. this violin also has pretty good tone without earphones or an amp. i had to replace the shoulder rest, though, because it was pretty cheapy and to flat for me. ( i unscrewed it and now use a normal shoulder rest.) the bow is made of fiberglass, and is very cheapy,so i use my bow from my acoustic. i really like this violin, but if you're not willing to put alot of effort into "customizing" it, then this might not be for you. 4/5 C. Patton (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews, June 12, 2008

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  List Price: $199.00
  Price: $73.99
  You Save: $125.01 (63%)

  Comes complete with Wooden Bow, Padded Gig Bag, Rosin, EarPhone, Battery & Amplifier Cable

  Built-In Should Rest for extra comfort

  Full Size 4/4 Electric Silent Violin complete

  Black Hardwood Pegs, chinrest, fingerboard & tailpiece

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  Yamaha SV-130 Series Silent Electric Violin - Instrument Only, Brown Instrument Only

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  List Price: $995.00
  Price: $820.00
  You Save: $125.01 (15%)

  1/4" output has been added for plugging into a standard instrument amplifier

  Allows you to practice silently

  MP3/CD input for play-along practice

  Feels and plays like a high quality instrument

  Onboard reverb for adjustable ambiance

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  NS Design WAV 4 Violin Amberburst

  Musical Instruments (NS Designs)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  I love this Fiddle!

  I saw Laurie Anderson in concert 6 months ago, playing this violin. Incredible sound and cool design. I immediately checked the web site and found out the violin had been reduced from $4,500 to $2250, way out of my price range! Then, a month ago NS dropped the price to $599 with this WAV version. With no retail stores in Florida, I decided to get one from Amazon. Overnight shipment had it in my hands the next day, Amazon Prime rocks!The fiddle sounds great, I had been using an old Yamaha SV 100 and the sound is definitely much cleaner. And right out of the box, the fiddle was in tune; his radical tuning system is rock solid, try shipping a standard tune fiddle across country overnight and see if it stays in tune. I added a Glasser braided carbon bow and D'Addario Helicore violin medium strings and the resulting sound is incredible, I had no idea the sound could be so silky smooth. I have been playing for a while, but I have always felt that to get really good, I would need to... 5/5 Joe Hand (Florida) - See all my reviews, February 20, 2009

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  Great looks, better value.

  I'm not an expert violinist by any means, but as someone who has played classically for 6 years, this instrument has a great clean sound. You can always add distortion and shred to your hearts content, but having a full clean tone is what sets an expensive electric instrument apart from a cheap one.No electric instrument will ever have the mellow sound of an acoustic instrument. In fact, it's kind of a different animal altogether.. colder, more metallic are a few words that come to mind. However with the right strings and a good amp, the clean sound from this violin can be very nice and full sounding.Ned Steinberger hit a home run with this one. The design is more of a reinvention of a violin than anything. Every feature is very well thought out, and there's no extraneous ornamentation. The shape and contouring of the body is sleek and contemporary, yet still has a certain elegance only a violin can have. The body is solid wood, and you can feel the strings... 5/5 Hua Liu - See all my reviews, March 20, 2011

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  Wow!

  Firstly, I am have played the fiddle for 15+ years now & have never owned an electric. With that in mind, I will say this - I love this violin. I am amazed by the incredible tone and playability of it. When trying to find an amp for it at the music stores I continually received compliments on how good it sounded. I loved playing it so much that I all but forgot about my acoustic, and when I finally got back to playing the acoustic it felt bulky and awkward. Some have complained about the shoulder rest system, but after a few weeks I actually like it better than my acoustic set up. The violin itself is beautiful (I have the red one). I did a lot of research before buying this violin, and I believe that for the price, you won't do better. 5/5 vohvelipaa (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: NS Design WAV 4 Violin Amberburst (Electronics) Firstly, I am have played the fiddle for 15+ years now & have never owned an electric. With that in mind, I will say this - I love this violin. I am amazed by the incredible tone and playability of it. When trying to find an amp for it at the music stores I continually received compliments on how good it sounded. I loved playing it so much that I all but forgot about my acoustic, and when I finally got back to playing the acoustic it felt bulky and awkward. Some have complained about the shoulder rest system, but after a few weeks I actually like it better than my acoustic set up. The violin itself is beautiful (I have the red one). I did a lot of research before buying this violin, and I believe that for the price, you won't do better. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 5, 2011

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  List Price: $749.00
  Price: $599.00
  You Save: $150.00 (20%)

  Ebony fingerboard

  Passive-no battery required

  Solid Maple Body and neck with figured maple top

  Polar directional piezo pickup system

  Precision 40:1 fine tuners with automatic string clamping

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  Yamaha SV-130 Concert Select Silent Electric Black 4/4 Violin

  Musical Instruments (Yamaha)
  List Price: $995.00
  Price: $795.00
  You Save: $200.00 (20%)

  The aux-In 1/8 inch jack with independent volume control allows connection of an MP3 or CD player for playing along with you

  This Full Size Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Black 4/4 Violin is easy to hold and play, offering the natural feel and resonance

  Controls include: Master Volume - Reverb Type Select - Aux In - Aux In Volume - In-Out Jacks - Headphone Out - Line In - Piezo Sensor

  Spruce Body - Maple Neck - Ebony Fingerboard - Ebony Pegs - Maple Aubert Bridge - Molded Plastic Side Body

  The Yamaha SV-130 Silent Electric Black 4/4 Violin is simple one of the most versatile violins ever made. It is extremely playable

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