Hidersine HEV2 Electric Violin Outfit
By Hidersine
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Description
The electric violin series by Hidersine is an excellent option for students who wish to practise in silence, using headphones. This instrument is provided as an outfit (which includes a quality bow and a rectangular protective case).
Hidersine's electric violins deliver a great sound when amplified or when using headphones, an efficient way to practise without any audible impact on your environment. Using a direct signal into an amplifier also opens up a wide range of experimental sound FX options, which also make the 'HEV2' a great choice for full band musicians.
A contemporary look with a traditional heart; the Hidersine 'HEV2' features a body made of beautiful flamed birch, which helps produce a good resonant tone when amplified. The pegs, fingerboard and chinrest are made of genuine ebony.
Using a ‘Piezo’ pickup located under the maple bridge of the violin, the violin will reliably capture every nuanced detail of your playing style. 2x different outputs are located on the side of the instrument, a 6.35mm large jack (for use with most amplifiers) & a 3.5mm mini-jack (for headphones). On the other side is located the pre-amp, complete with volume, bass & treble EQ knobs. The 9v battery is installed at the back of the instrument.
This means that the instrument is worked on & improved by the luthier in our workshop before despatch. We adjust the bridge & nut for correct height, curvature & string spacing. Tailpiece and pegs are adjusted for smooth operation. In the case of outfits, the bow is rosined and checked for smooth adjustment.
Specifications
- A birch body made with Flamed Maple Veneer.
- Spruce top with Maple back and sides.
- Maple neck and bridge.
- Gloss with amber stain finish.
- Ebony Fingerboard, Pegs & Chin Rest.
- Carbon composite tailpiece.
- High quality Brazilwood bow with nickel fittings.
- Piezo pickup, situated under the bridge.
- Active (9v) pre-amp, with volume and tone controls.
- 9v battery included.
- Output 1: 3.5mm Jack output.
- Output 2: 3.5mm Headphone output.
- Input : 3.5mm Mic.
- Rectangular Formed Styrofoam case.
- Internal accessory compartments.
- Handles and backstraps.
Customer reviews:
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A very good electric violin
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Pros: The violin looks very good. It feels right in the hand. The neck, scroll and pegs are exactly like my acoustic violin. The finger board is good and the tailpiece with 4 fine tuners suits me. The violin is slightly heavier than my 4/4 size Guarneri-pattern violin but that is no problem. The bow is acceptable. It is nearly, but not quite, as good as my Dörfler 15. Using my Mirecourt bow improves playing this violin a lot. The case is well made, being, robust, attractive and functional. The sound without extra amplification is adequate for quiet practicing without annoying neighbors or their cat and when plugged into an amplifier sounds quite good - similar to my acoustic violin There is a preamplifier in the body of the violin allowing headphones to be used. The externally amplified sound would be improved by adding a slight echo/delay unit to allow that ‘cathedral-like’ sound that I like - without being in one. I am highly satisfied with this outfit and recommend it to anyone considering one. It even comes with a small block of Hidersine rosin so you can try it out immediately. Of course, a better bow allows more control but I guess that many violinists will have one. I would give this outfit 9 out of 10 (losing half a mark for the lack of fitting space for a shoulder rest and losing another half mark for the ‘bullet wood’ bow. However, all in all, and considering the low price of this outfit I consider it to be excellent value and well worth buying.
Cons: There is a lack of information with it, which is a little confusing What sort of strings are fitted but I guess that doesn’t matter too much as the piezoelectric microphone under the bridge will pick up all vibrations from the bridge.
Other: In short, it is brilliant except for the lack of anywhere to fit my shoulder rest. The control panel on the right bout stops that and I think this is regrettable but I’ll get there without that eventually. Extra care is needed shifting down from a high position. I look forward to more time playing it.
Grade 8+
