Detail 01
Five strings
Supports violin repertoire and some viola repertoire.
Product detailSKU #1500000007852
YamahaYEV105 Series Electric Violin in Natural Finish
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s YEV105 is a natural-finish, five-string electric violin that combines violin and acoustic-guitar-inspired forms. Its lightweight wooden construction uses maple, mahogany, spruce, and a five-layer walnut frame, with a bridge pickup designed to capture the full instrument along with bow attack and expressive detail. Plug into its 1/4-inch output, then choose pickup-direct signal or use the onboard volume control. The fifth string opens access to violin parts and some viola repertoire, while the shape accommodates most standard shoulder rests, chin rests, and tailpieces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live performance where the three-dimensional loop-shaped form is visible to the audience.
- Players moving between electric violin and a standard acoustic violin.
- Covering violin repertoire alongside some viola repertoire from one five-string instrument.
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.
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Bridge pickup
Captures the instrument’s overall sound, bow attack, and expressive bowing nuances.
Detail 03
1/4-inch output
Provides the instrument’s output connection.
Detail 04
Volume-control bypass
Selects pickup-direct output or output through the onboard volume control.
Detail 05
Walnut five-layer frame
The frame contributes to natural resonance vibration when played with a bow.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your preferred shoulder rest, chin rest, and tailpiece; the shape is designed for most standard examples.
- 02The instrument has a five-string layout, including range for some viola repertoire.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the YEV105 have five strings?
Yes. Its five-string configuration covers violin repertoire and some viola repertoire.
02What output connection does it use?
It has a 1/4-inch output.
03Can I use my standard shoulder rest?
Its shape is designed to accommodate most standard shoulder rests, chin rests, and tailpieces.
04How does the onboard control work?
A bypass selects direct pickup output or output routed through the instrument’s volume control.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Walnut
