Yamaha
Yamaha YEV104 4-String Electric Violin
Acoustic violin feel in a striking, stage-ready electric design
- Full-size 4/4 four-string electric violin weighing approx. 560 g
- Möbius-inspired walnut frame gives a striking, three-dimensional stage look
- Acoustic violin shape accepts standard shoulder rests, chin rests and tailpieces
- High-output passive bridge pickup of the same type as Yamaha's SV250
- Selector switch picks direct pickup output or output via the volume control
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Yamaha YEV104 4-String Electric Violin
The Yamaha YEV104 is the four-string model in Yamaha's YEV electric violin series. Built using Yamaha's advanced wood processing technology, it combines a five-layer wooden body and an oil-finished walnut frame with a high-output passive bridge pickup and the standard four-string layout violinists know.
It is aimed at violinists who want to take their playing to the stage and explore genres beyond the classics. Its acoustic-violin contact points and familiar 4/4 size make it an easy switch from a traditional violin.
Key Features
Möbius-Inspired YEV104 Design
The YEV104's frame flows from front to back like a Möbius strip, giving a three-dimensional shape that stands out from the audience. It looks like no acoustic violin yet weighs only approx. 560 g.
Easy Move from an Acoustic Violin
Where your body touches the instrument, the YEV104 keeps the shape of an acoustic violin, so it accepts standard shoulder rests, chin rests and tailpieces. Violinists can keep their familiar setup and adapt quickly.
Five-Layer Spruce, Mahogany and Maple Body
Selected maple, mahogany and spruce form a five-layer body that responds quickly and sounds natural. On the Natural finish the wood layers are on show; the Black version uses the same construction with the layers hidden.
Oil-Finished Walnut Frame
The five-layer walnut frame, finished in oil, balances flexibility and strength. As well as defining the look of the instrument, it adds to a natural, resonant sound.
High-Output Passive Bridge Pickup
A piezo-electric pickup built into the maple bridge, of the same type Yamaha uses on its SV250 silent violin, captures the sound of the whole instrument. It also picks up the instrument's response and the nuances of your bowing.
Volume Control and Selector Switch
The selector switch sends the pickup signal directly to the output or through the onboard volume control. According to Yamaha, direct mode brings out the instrument's full sonic potential, with rich lows and punchy impact.
Full-Size 4-String Electric Violin
The YEV104 is a 4/4-size, four-string electric violin strung with D'Addario Zyex strings, with ebony tuning pegs and a synthetic resin tailpiece with fine tuners. A standard 6.3 mm passive output connects it to your amp or sound system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the YEV104 and the YEV105?
Both share the same five-layer body, walnut frame, bridge pickup, controls and passive 6.3 mm output. The YEV104 is the four-string model at 592 × 204 × 111 mm and approx. 560 g. The YEV105 adds a fifth, low C string and measures 607 × 204 × 120 mm at approx. 590 g.
Will my shoulder rest and chin rest fit the YEV104?
Yes. Yamaha designed the YEV104 with the same shape as an acoustic violin at the contact points, so it accepts standard shoulder rests, chin rests and tailpieces. It is supplied with a composite chin rest fitted.
What else do I need to play the YEV104?
Yamaha states that the bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest and cable are not included, so plan for these. To hear it amplified, connect the 6.3 mm passive output to an amplifier, PA or audio interface with a standard instrument cable.
Does the YEV104 need a battery?
Yamaha specifies a passive pickup and a passive output for the YEV104, and does not list any battery or power supply for it.
Which finishes does Yamaha make the YEV104 in?
Yamaha offers the YEV104 in Natural and Black. Both use the same construction; on the Black model the body layers are not visible. Please check the finish shown on this listing, or ask our team, before ordering.
Should I choose the YEV104 or an acoustic violin?
The YEV104 is built for amplified performance and for exploring styles beyond classical music. If you mainly play unamplified, YMS also stocks Yamaha acoustic violins such as the V3SKA44, V7SG, V10G and V20SG.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | YEV104 |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-string electric violin |
| Series | Yamaha YEV series (YEV104 / YEV105) |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Colours offered by Yamaha | Natural / Black |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 592 mm (23-5/16") |
|---|---|
| Width | 204 mm (8-1/16") |
| Height | 111 mm (4-3/8") |
| Weight | Approx. 560 g |
Body & Parts
| Body | Spruce / Mahogany / Maple (5-layer construction) |
|---|---|
| Side / Frame | Walnut (5-layer, oil-finished) |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Composite |
| Bridge | Maple with built-in piezo-electric pickup |
| Tuning Pegs | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Synthetic resin (equipped with fine tuners) |
| Chin Rest | Composite |
| Strings | D'Addario Zyex |
Electronics
| Pickup System | Bridge with built-in piezo-electric pickup (high-output passive type) |
|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control, selector switch (volume control activation switch) |
| Output | Passive output (6.3 mm standard monaural jack) |
General
| Logo | Pad-printed tuning fork mark |
|---|---|
| Not Included (per Yamaha) | Bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest and cable |
Specifications from Yamaha India's YEV104/YEV105 product and spec pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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