tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288097430196262248.post8726734626235477547..comments2024-03-14T22:27:40.481-05:00Comments on <a href="http://www.feinviolins.com">The Violin Shop</a>: Electric Violins Part II - Solid!The Violin Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17828233461679065727noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288097430196262248.post-49355521965720867582011-05-26T10:25:13.510-05:002011-05-26T10:25:13.510-05:00You know, you are absolutely right about that! I t...You know, you are absolutely right about that! I tried to cover all the bases with the post, but I quickly realized that there would be a few things I would have to leave out to make it manageable. The weight of the electric violins is definitely one of those things (as is the shape of the violin!). The Fender I had was actually very light....it was pieces of wood glued together so it was, for all purposes, hollow, but without the f-holes. NS Design's violins are quite heavy, and Yamahas are quite light. I, too, prefer to have that upper bout there to help me find the notes!The Violin Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828233461679065727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288097430196262248.post-67154871291093456782011-05-23T16:03:20.354-05:002011-05-23T16:03:20.354-05:00I think another thing to consider with solid body ...I think another thing to consider with solid body electrics is the weight. The electronics are already heavier than an accoustic instrument. I've encountered several (the aforementioned Fender being teh biggest offender) that are just too heavy to hold properly for any length of time. I actually like that some of Yamaha's (and clones) use plastic for the outline. I'm a big fan of electrics that maintain the violin outline for using a regular shoulder rest and for having the frame of reference for upper positions.violajackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246174427132541325noreply@blogger.com