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Post subject: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:00 pm
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Someone recently asked me to recommend a amp for her daughter's electric violin, any thoughts?


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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:27 pm
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I think you should eschew conventional electric-guitar amps and consider something like one of Fender's Acoustasonic models or a similar type from other companies.

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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:10 pm
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Retroverbial wrote:
I think you should eschew conventional electric-guitar amps and consider something like one of Fender's Acoustasonic models or a similar type from other companies.

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I agree. A wife of a friend played her Lucite bodied electric violin through my SWR Strawberry Blonde acoustic amp. It sounded very fine.


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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:21 pm
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The SWR would be an excellent choice. If "Supro" shows up, he'll likely have some additional recommendations.

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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:05 am
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+1 for you my fried ,
Violin is acoustic and it must play very well in Fender Acoustasonic amp.


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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 7:26 am
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.... or if possible (at a gig) just plug it into the PA with a direct box.

Another option would be a bass combo amp. They behave a whole lot like a PA. Whatever you end up going with, I would try it first in the store before buying if possible.

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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:00 am
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As a fiddler, I recommend ... studio monitors.

There's no need for a big speaker, because the lowest a violin can go is typically G3 at 196 Hz.
In comparison, a standard tuned guitar starts at E2 for 82.41 Hz.

Because a violin is so small, you don't get any subharmonic resonance to speak of either, and especially not on an electric, so there's no point in big speakers like on acoustic guitar amps. That money is better spent on quality treble elements, and good reproduction in the higher registers that a guitar can't reach.

Many cheaper PAs are very bass/midrange focused and don't lend themselves well to violins or other high register instruments. If powered monitors is impractical, and an expensive PA out of the reach, a good keyboard amp with separate tweeter is usable, but don't waste money on getting a big bass element.


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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:31 pm
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I had a pro rock violinist come through town looking for repairs. He used a Hot Rod Deluxe. After I modded it, he warmed up on it for about 20 minutes in my shop. Now that was a rippin' good tone


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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:33 pm
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Thanks everyone I will consider all the advice and try to work within her budget


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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 3:52 pm
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Let us know how it all turns out -- I'm curious about amplifying an electric violin.

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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:52 pm
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I wonder what amp Poindexter used in Revenge of the Nerds? :mrgreen:

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Post subject: Re: Amp suggestions for a Violin
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:51 pm
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Retroverbial wrote:
Let us know how it all turns out -- I'm curious about amplifying an electric violin.

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Will Do, thanks


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