Yamaha
Yamaha YEV105 5-String Electric Violin
Five strings with a low C, in a striking stage-ready design
- Five strings with a low C, using a D'Addario Helicore string for the C
- 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 YEV105 5-String Electric Violin
The Yamaha YEV105 is the five-string model in Yamaha's YEV electric violin series. Made using Yamaha's advanced wood processing technology, it pairs a five-layer wooden body and an oil-finished walnut frame with a high-output passive bridge pickup, plus a low C string below the standard four.
It is designed for violinists who want to perform on stage and explore styles beyond classical music, and who would like a wider range under their fingers. Its acoustic-violin contact points make the move from a traditional violin straightforward.
Key Features
A Fifth, Low C String
The YEV105 adds a low C string to the usual four violin strings, giving you extra depth for harmony lines, riffs and arrangements without switching instruments. Yamaha strings it with D'Addario Zyex, using a D'Addario Helicore string for the C.
Möbius-Inspired YEV105 Design
The frame flows from front to back like a Möbius strip, creating a three-dimensional shape that looks striking from the audience. It gives the YEV105 a real stage presence while staying light at approx. 590 g.
Easy Move from an Acoustic Violin
The YEV105 follows the shape of an acoustic violin where it matters, so it accepts standard shoulder rests, chin rests and tailpieces. Violinists can keep their familiar setup and feel at home quickly.
Five-Layer Spruce, Mahogany and Maple Body
Selected maple, mahogany and spruce are combined in a five-layer body for quick response and a natural overall tone. On the Natural finish the layers are on show; the Black version uses the same construction with the layers hidden.
Oil-Finished Walnut Frame
A five-layer walnut frame with an oil finish balances flexibility and strength. Besides shaping the instrument's look, it contributes to a natural, resonant sound.
High-Output Passive Bridge Pickup
The maple bridge houses a piezo-electric pickup of the same type Yamaha uses on its SV250 silent violin. It picks up the sound of the whole instrument along with your bowing nuances and the instrument's response.
Volume Control and Selector Switch
A selector switch lets you send the pickup signal straight to the output or route it through the onboard volume control. Yamaha notes that direct output delivers the instrument's full sonic potential, with rich lows and punch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the YEV105 and the YEV104?
Both share the same five-layer body, walnut frame, bridge pickup, controls and passive 6.3 mm output. The YEV105 has five strings, adding a low C, and measures 607 × 204 × 120 mm at approx. 590 g. The YEV104 is the four-string model at 592 × 204 × 111 mm and approx. 560 g.
Will my shoulder rest and chin rest fit the YEV105?
Yes. Yamaha designed the YEV105 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 YEV105?
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 YEV105 need a battery?
Yamaha specifies a passive pickup and a passive output for the YEV105, and does not list any battery or power supply for it.
Which finishes does Yamaha make the YEV105 in?
Yamaha offers the YEV105 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.
Who is the YEV105 for?
It suits violinists who perform amplified and want the extra low range of a fifth string, especially in genres beyond classical. 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 | YEV105 |
|---|---|
| Type | Five-string electric violin |
| Series | Yamaha YEV series (YEV104 / YEV105) |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Colours offered by Yamaha | Natural / Black |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 607 mm (23-7/8") |
|---|---|
| Width | 204 mm (8-1/16") |
| Height | 120 mm (4-3/4") |
| Weight | Approx. 590 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 (D'Addario Helicore on C string) |
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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