Detail 01
Five strings
A low C sits below the standard G, extending you a fifth downward into viola territory on a violin scale.
Product detailSKU #1296839766915
NS DesignWAV 5 5-String Electric Violin Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 5-string electric violin in black, with a low C string. For players who amplify and want viola range without changing instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where an acoustic violin would howl with feedback
- Parts that dip into viola range without a second instrument
- Late-night practice and direct recording through an interface
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing real acoustic volume for lessons or rehearsal
- Classical repertoire that assumes a conventional four-string violin
- Buyers with no amp, interface, or headphone rig yet
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Solid electric body
No sound chamber, so acoustic output is nearly silent. Everything anyone hears comes out of your amp.
Detail 03
Maple body
Stiff, dense wood. Keeps the amplified low C defined instead of woolly, which matters most on the extra string.
Detail 04
D neck profile
Full rounded shape behind the fingerboard, close to a traditional violin neck, so your left hand does not relearn anything.
Detail 05
Black finish
Cosmetic only. Shows dust, rosin, and fingerprints more than the burst finish under stage lights.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on an amp or audio interface and a cable from day one
- 02Add a bow and rosin to the order if you need them
- 03Practice silently only if your amp or interface has a headphone output
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What note does the fifth string add?
A low C, a fifth below the standard G string. Full tuning is C-G-D-A-E, giving you viola range on a violin.
02Do I need an amp?
Yes. It is a solid-body electric with no resonant chamber. Without an amp or interface it is a practice-volume instrument only.
03Will my regular violin strings fit?
The upper four are violin gauges. The low C is specific to five-string violins, so buy a five-string set when restringing.
04How is this different from the Amber Burst version?
Color only. Identical five-string maple build, D neck, and $849 price. Choose on appearance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Color
- Black
