Yamaha YEV-105NT ELECTRIC SILENT VIOLINS 4/4 NATUREL 5 STRINGS

The Yamaha YEV Series: A Modern Approach to the Electric Violin, Designed to Be Seen and Heard

With the YEV range, Yamaha offers a contemporary take on the electric violin: a minimalist aesthetic focused on the beauty of wood, and a design oriented towards ergonomics. The YEV-105 stands out with its continuous silhouette between front and back, providing a strong visual identity while maintaining a familiar 4/4 format. This "plug and play" philosophy aims for an instrument that is easy to adopt, reliable for daily use, and ready for the demands of the stage.

Who Is the Yamaha YEV-105 For?

The Yamaha YEV-105 is aimed at intermediate to advanced violinists who want to move to amplification without losing their technical reference points. Its handling, close to that of an acoustic violin, makes it relevant for musicians who alternate between rehearsals, lessons, and concerts, and who seek a comfortable electric instrument for long sessions.

It is particularly suitable for styles where amplification and effects are part of the performance: pop, rock, folk, electro, and contemporary music in a broad sense. It is also an interesting option for practicing at low volume through an appropriate audio chain, clean recording, or integrating the violin into a modern stage setup.

Sound Characteristics

The YEV-105 relies on a piezo pickup integrated into the bridge, a sought-after choice for electric violins due to its attack precision, good reading of bowing nuances, and consistency across the entire range. The tonal character emphasizes a direct and dynamic response, with clear articulation, facilitating rhythmic playing, marked bow strokes, and effects work (reverb, delay, saturation) without losing definition.

The multi-ply lutherie (spruce, mahogany, maple) contributes to the bow feel and overall balance of the instrument, while the electronics remain intentionally simple and effective: a passive output via a standard 6.35 mm mono jack, a volume control, and a selector allowing you to choose between a direct signal from the bridge pickup or a signal passing through the volume control. This setup enables quick adaptation of level and tone depending on the stage, mixer, or pedalboard.

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Brown
Top	Spruce

Size	4/4	Pegs	ebony
Dimensions	width 204 mm x height 607 mm x depth 120 mm	Tailpiece	synthetic resin (equipped with fine tuners)
Weight	580 g	Chinrest	ebony
Body	spruce / mahogany / maple	Strings	D'Addario Zyex (D'Addario Helicore for the 5th string C on the YEV-105 only)
Ribs	walnut	Pickup	piezo (bridge)
Neck	maple	Controls	volume control, selector (switch activating volume adjustment)
Bridge	maple (with integrated piezo pickup)	Passive output	standard 6.35 mm mono jack