VE5 Electric violin (5-string)

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Epoch technology combined with the extended range possible with the addition of a low C, this is the best sounding and most rugged, economical acoustic/electric five-string violin currently available. The VE5 is ideal for players who have off-board preamps and want an uncomplicated instrument that not only works and plays well but sounds great, acoustically or electrically.

Features

Electric and acoustic
Unique high output pickup
Excellent feedback rejection
Easy, low cost maintenance
Ultra robust, modern construction
Unaffected by heat and humidity
Stable tuning in all conditions
Professional strings
Australian designed and manufactured
Limited lifetime warranty

Technical details

Overall length: 586 mm
String (scale) length: 330 mm
Overall depth (incl bridge): 90 mm
Upper bout: 168 mm
Lower bout: 205 mm
Typical Weight: 680g
Available in two neck widths – wide and narrow (N to order)

	VE5W	VE5N
Nut Width	28mm	23mm
String Spacing – Nut	6.25mm	5mm
Bridge	10.5mm	10.5mm

Construction

Materials: All wood neck and body
Finishes: Epoch Instruments use the latest hi-tech, durable two-pack finish. The VE violin has a full gloss finish with a traditional burst style matching neck.

Colours

Traditional
Metallic finish: Blue, Green, Violet, Red, Pink, Black
Pearl: White, Yellow

Electronics

This is a passive instrument with Epoch’s unique piezo-based pickup embedded in the treble soundpost.
The output jack is practically and conveniently located on the side of the instrument (lower left bout).
Output/sensitivity: 1 meg ohm