10 Best Electric Violins – Try Out the New Sound

The best rated electric violin on our list is the Mendini 4/4 MV500+92D. Easily the best electric violin for the money, this model is formed in a classic acoustic style and shape, with a body made from a mixture of maple and spruce. It’s a 4/4, full-size violin with a hand-carved maple back, neck, and side pieces, with the spruce sitting on top.

The fingerboard, tailpiece, and chinrest of the Mendini 4/4 MV500+92D are all made from premium ebony for that superior look and feel, and the whole violin ships with a lightweight hard case, an adjustable shoulder rest, a pair of bridges, and some spare violin strings too. In short, it gives you everything you need to start playing, without the need to buy any extra accessories. It also runs on simple and cheap AAA batteries, so you won’t need to worry about spending huge amounts on powering it up in future either.

The Mendini 4/4 MV500+92D also comes with a 1-year warranty, which isn’t the longest but still isn’t a bad option, along with a pair of gorgeous Brazil wood bows, fitted with unbleached, authentic, Mongolian horsehair. Absolutely gorgeous to look at and a thrill to play, this electric violin is the ultimate in quality and excellence.

What makes it special?

• Classic, elegant design
• Flawless sound quality
• Powered by affordable AAA batteries
• Maple and spruce body with ebony components
• Comes with all you need to get started

What cons did we find?

• Only a one year warranty

Next, we have a very different kind of electric violin. The Cecilio 4/4CEVN-2BK has a totally different design when compared to a classic acoustic violin, and this serves as a wonderful example of what violin makers can do when freed from the constraints of acoustics, able to play around with different forms, shapes, edges, and styles to create violins that look more like abstract works of art than genuine instruments.

The Cecilio 4/4CEVN-2BK is formed in a slick, chic, curved shape, weighing in at just 5 lbs. This high quality, 4/4 violin is made with a maple wood body and ebony fingerboard, chinrest, pegs, and tailpiece. The chinrest and tailpiece also feature mother of pearl inlays for additional class and smoothness, so the chinrest feels particularly soft on the skin, which is a nice bonus of using the Cecilio 4/4CEVN-2BK.

With a black metallic varnish finish, the Cecilio 4/4CEVN-2BK is beautiful to look at and comes with a lot of useful accessories including the all-important 9V alkaline battery that powers it up, as well as a lightweight case to help you carry it around with ease wherever you need to go, a flawless Brazil wood bow with Mongolian horsehair, a quality rosin cake, a bridge, an AUX cable, and a set of headphones too. It comes with a 1-year warranty.

What makes it stand out?

• Mother of pearl components
• Comes with sturdy case
• Brazil wood bow with Mongolian horsehair
• Very high quality construction
• Ships with lots of necessary accessories
• Soft chinrest
• Well-made body

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• Just 1-year warranty

If you’re looking for the best electric violin for beginners, look no further than the Vangoa – Black Full Size 4/4. One of the most affordable, entry-level electric violins around, this one ships with a strong and sturdy carry case, a quality rosin, an exceptionally well-made bow, all the cables you need to get going, and a set of headphones too. It’s the very best starter electric violin around, often recommended to newbies for its ease of use.

The Vangoa – Black Full Size 4/4 comes in black and is made from a solid maple wood body with ebony components, including the fingerboard, pegs, chin rest, and tailpiece. The chin rest and tailpiece also feature mother of pearl inlays for additional style and comfort. The only flaw we could find with this violin is that some users have reported it isn’t entirely silent, so this is something to consider.

While many electric violins don’t actually come with batteries, the Vangoa – Black Full Size 4/4 does. It’s powered by a 9V battery, which ships with the instrument to save you some additional cash, and the violin also has an output jack to let you easily and quickly hook it up to guitar amps, PA systems, and more. There’s a headphone jack too, as well as a simple volume control dial. You can even download a free app to help with tuning this violin, adding to its impressive ease of use.

Why did it make our list?

• Elegant design
• Mother of pearl components
• The perfect starter kit for beginners
• Very easy to tune and use
• Attractive design

What is not ideal about it?

• Not totally silent

Some electric violins can be quite pricey, but if you don’t have a big budget to work with or just want to keep your costs down for any other reason, the Kinglos DSG1201 may be the best electric violin under $200 you can buy today. The first interesting aspect of this violin is its design. The shape and form of the Kinglos DSG1201 is slim, curved, and stylish. Not only that, but it’s available in a huge range of styles and colors too, including everything from floral patterns to zebra prints.

Part of the fun of buying the Kinglos DSG1201 is that you can choose a style that really reflects your own personality and identity, sharing a part of you with the world each and every time you play. As for the actual build quality of the Kinglos DSG1201, it’s made from a spruce body with ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest. The tailpiece is made from carbon fiber, so it’s tough and resistant, complete with four detachable fine tuners for your convenient.

The Kinglos DSG1201 ships along with a strong carry case, top quality rosin, stylish bow, AUX cable, a comfortable shoulder rest, an additional bridge, and a set of strings. It’s powered by a 9V alkaline battery, but you don’t actually get the battery included with the kit so will need to buy it separately.

What are our favorite features?

• Stylish spruce body
• Relatively lightweight design
• Ebony and carbon fiber components
• Very comfortable chinrest
• Lots of color and style options

What could be better?

• Battery not included

Formed in a classic, acoustic violin shape, the Barcus Berry BAR-AEBK is one of the most expensive violins on our list. However, it does a lot of unique things and has a lot of special aspects that help to make it worthy of such a lofty price tag. For starters, this beautiful electric violin is handcrafted in a leading Romanian violin making studio, with each and every piece of its spruce and maple body being carved carefully and lovingly by trained, experienced artisans.

The people behind the Barcus Berry BAR-AEBK really care about quality and take the time to ensure that each and every violin finished and designed to only the highest standards, resulting in truly gorgeous violins that play beautifully. The Barcus Berry BAR-AEBK features a spruce top and maple back and sides. It has a German maple bridge and comes with a soft canvas case, fiberglass color matching bow, and an American made rosin.

This violin is available in a few different color options, ranging from the bright and bombastic Red Berry Burst to the neon flamboyance of Passion Pink and the subtle, subdued elegance of Piano Black. No matter which option you choose, you’re getting a top quality electric violin, made by hand and inspected for quality in a leading New York shop before being sold to you. It’s the best acoustic electric violin around.

What are our favorite features?

• Classic, timeless design
• Powered by lithium batteries
• Color matching bow
• Several color options to choose from
• Comfortable weight and size
• Ebony elements

What could be better?

• One of the most expensive electric violins

Part of the reason why so many people love electric violins over their acoustic counterparts is the fun and funky designs these models are able to have. Acoustic violins need to have a sound box, so their bodies have to be formed in a certain way. However, as electric violins don’t require sound boxes, the manufacturers and designers can play around with all kinds of unique shapes, textures, and ideas. If you love unique designs in your electric instruments, the NS Design WAV 4 Violin Amberburst is the one for you.

This gorgeous electric violin is formed in a super unique and instantly eye-catching shape, made with a maple body and neck and figured maple top. It comes with an ebony fingerboard and other top quality components, and even though it has a very high price tag as one of the most expensive electric violins on our list, it does enough to justify that price with its aesthetics and immense sound quality.

Super silent and so comfortable to use and play, the NS Design WAV 4 Violin Amberburst offers 40:1 super precise fine tuners with automatic string clamping, as well as a polar directional piezo pickup system for more functionality. Another amazing aspect of the NS Design WAV 4 Violin Amberburst is that it doesn’t actually need a battery. This can help you save a lot of time and money in the long term.

Why did it make our list?

• Gorgeous and eye-catching design
• Maple body
• Automatic string clamping
• Smart features
• No battery needed
• Ebony components
• Built to last

What is not ideal about it?

• Very high price

Another electric violin with a high price but a gorgeous design and excellent sound quality, the Yamaha YEV105BL is another of our top rated electric violins. It’s available in two color options: Black and Natrual. The black variant offers elegance and grace, while the Natural option exposes the pure, raw wood making up the instrument and gives it a unique quality that many buyers enjoy. Meanwhile, the curved edges and distinctive shape of this electric violin make it one of the best designed string instruments around.

Part of what has helped the Yamaha YEV105BL earn a spot on our list and receive plenty of 5-star reviews from buyers is its ease of use. While some electric violins can seem a little complicated and confusing at first glance, taking time to set up and requiring lots of cables and accessories, the Yamaha YEV105BL keeps things simple. All you need to do with this violin is plug it into an amp and start playing. No batteries, headphones, or preamps are required.

The team behind the Yamaha YEV105BL wanted to make a beautiful, intuitive violin with a pure and clean sound. They succeeded with aplomb. This violin’s spruce, mahogany, and maple body, complete with its resin and composite components and lightweight design, help to make it a big winner in every category.

What are our favorite features?

• Very elegant shape and form factor
• Lightweight
• Super easy to use
• Simply plug and play, no batteries or preamps needed
• Mixture of hardwoods making up the body

What could be better?

• May be too light for some
• High price

A few of the electric violins on our list have had quite high price tags, even going beyond the $500 mark, but if you’re looking for the best electric violin under $500, the Bunnel EDGE Clearance Electric Violin Outfit BE300 is a great option to choose. A full starter kit with everything you need to begin playing, this is one of the very best value options you can buy today.

To begin with, the violin itself is made with a solid maple body and pure ebony fittings, with a piezo ceramic pickup. It comes with all the accessories you need, including a mini amp, headphones, cables, a Brazil wood bow, quality rosin, D’Addario Prelude strings, and even a polishing cloth to help you keep all the components clean.

Not only that, but the Bunnel EDGE Clearance Electric Violin Outfit BE300 also ships in a gorgeous Portland Oblong case, designed to hold all the accessories and keep your violin safe and secure at all times. Plus, it’s fully backed with a lifetime warranty and 45-day money back guarantee, so you’ll have total peace of mind and purchase protection if you choose the Bunnel EDGE Clearance Electric Violin Outfit BE300. It is one of the heaviest models around, however, so won’t be suitable for those who enjoy a lighter instrument.

Why did it make our list?

• Comes with stylish and sturdy case
• Also ships with lots of accessories
• Solid maple wood body
• Ebony components
• Heavier weight will satisfy some violinists
• Lifetime warranty and 45-day guarantee

What is not ideal about it?

• One of the heaviest models on the list

One of the best budget electric violin models on the market, the Merano MVE10WT catches the eye with its clean, white design. Some users have reported that it can get a little dirty over time, but is very easy to clean and looks very attractive when fresh and new. This 4/4 full size electric violin has a very unique, lightweight shape in addition to its bold color scheme, making it a very visually appealing instrument.

The Merano MVE10WT aims to ship with all you need to get started. It comes with a full size carry case, allowing you to travel around with your violin wherever you need to go, never having to worry about the instrument and its various components taking any damage or suffering from exposure to the elements. It also comes with a top quality bow and rosin, as well as some extra violin strings, cables, and more. It’s powered by a 9V battery, which is included, and comes with a Brazil wood bow too.

There’s a lot to love about the Merano MVE10WT, from its high quality, maple wood body to its ebony components and strong, durable design. It’s an electric violin that has been designed with a lot of care and attention to detail, fitting comfortably in the hands and boasting a nice chinrest too.

What makes it stand out?

• Comes with accessories including amp cable and earphones
• Maple wood body
• Stylish design
• Ebony construction
• Highly durable

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• Can get dirty

Last but not least, we come to our ‘Budget Pick’ for this list: the Crescent EV-WT. Easily the best quality affordable electric violin you can find, this is the one to choose if you’ve only got a small budget or simply do not wish to pay too much for your instrument. It’s a full size violin, formed in a stylish shape and shipping with plenty of useful accessories.

The Crescent EV-WT is white, with black elements like its ebony pegs, chin rest, fingerboard, and tailpiece. The white body and its unique form factor conjures up associations with stylish rock and roll electric guitars and will appeal to musicians who like something a little different. It is a budget model, so you need to be prepared for a little lower quality and durability than some of the more expensive counterparts, but it’s still a great all-rounder.

Plus, the Crescent EV-WT ships with a Brazil wood bow with unbleached horsehair, a carry bag to keep everything safe and secure as you travel around, some top quality headphones, rosin, batteries to keep it powered up, and even a Crescent digital e-tuner too. All of this helps to make the Crescent EV-WT a good fit for beginner students, in particular, as the whole kit is very approachable and accessible for those who are just getting started. It’s super lightweight and portable too, being one of the least heavy electric violins on our list.

What are its best features?

• Very affordable
• Stylish and unique shape
• Comfortable ebony tailpiece
• Very lightweight and portable
• Comes with a digital e-tuner

What could be improved?

• Budget model