What is the difference between using a pick-up and pre-amp combination, and playing an electric violin?
Pick-up and/or pre-amp combination is a good place to start if you are getting into electrified violin for the first time – you can use your regular violin, but can get familiar with the new technology. It can also be an aesthetic choice if you want the natural acoustic instrument, and sound, but just need a volume boost, or improved tone. The downside is greater feedback than with an electric, acoustics are more fragile, and some pick-ups will amplify all sounds associated with the instrument, including any knocks or movements you make while playing. Electric violin the streamlined body style of electric violins sometimes takes acoustic players by surprise, but there are some very stylish instruments available in Shar’s catalog. Electric violins are generally more durable, and often come in 4 and 5 string combinations! The built-in tone equalization, feedback reduction, and stronger signal make these purpose-built live performance machines – just plug them in, adjust the tone and volu
