Are Stagg violins any good?

Nice, inexpensive instrument. The build quality is good, feels very solid and not fragile. Having played violin all my life, I’ve never tried electric so don’t have a lot of experience. The violin sounds pretty good even without additional sound processing or very little of it (just some reverb).

Where are Stagg violins made?

Based in Belgium, Stagg have been crafting instruments by hand since 1995.

How much does a 1/2 size violin cost?

We have carried many different 1/2 sized instruments at different price ranges in our shop and have decided that our higher end 1/2 sized instruments should fall in the $750 to $1,250 range with 3/4 going a bit higher. This range allows a significant improvement over your current violin without breaking the bank.”

Are electric violins good?

The sound from a good electric violin can dig out the strongest emotions, and that is why I love this instrument. If you are a professional, student, or beginner violinist, you’re looking for the best. The reserve power of a good electric violin makes the instrument easier to play than a conventional acoustic.

How do you use an electric violin?

Connecting to an effects pedal If you want to use an effects pedal, you will need to connect your electric violin into the input jack of the effects pedal, then use a second jack cable to connect your effects pedal and your amp.

Is Stagg a good brand?

The Stagg is a good looking well built guitar and I recommend for any level player. This is a nice looking well built guitar for $170. Packaging was excellent so it arrived in good shape. I’ve played the guitar for a couple of days and it has good tone and nice action on the fretboard.

Who is Stagg made by?

Stagg music is a Belgian musical instrument company headquartered in Brussels, currently a subsidiary of EMD Music.

What age is a 3/4 violin for?

Typical Violin Sizes

Violin Size Overall Length Age Range
Quarter Size 1/4 18 1/8 inches (460 mm) 4 to 6 years
Half Size 1/2 20 7/16 inches (519 mm) 6 to 9 years
Three Quarter Size 3/4 21 11/16 inches (551 mm) 8 to 12 years
Full Size 4/4 23 1/4 inches (591 mm) Adults and teenagers

Is silent violin really silent?

It’s one of our most frequently asked questions: “Does the Silent violin make any sound?” The answer is simple: yes it does. ‘Silent’ is a marketing word that Yamaha created with its ‘Silent’ violin line way back in the 1990’s is a solid-body electric violin with built-in headphone amplification.

Can electric violin work without amp?

In order to hear the sound played, electric violins need to be amplified through an external device such as an amplifier or speakers. An acoustic violin can be heard whenever it is played. Conversely, an electric violin that is not plugged into an amplifier will not be heard by the audience.

How much is an electric viola?

Our Price: $1,260.00 The Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic Electric viola combines the advanced technology of the acoustic instrument with state of the art electronics by Bartolini.

Can you mute an electric violin?

If you want to play quietly, you need to choose a solid-body violin, perfect to practice in a room. You will still be able to add a mute if you want to be even quieter. But electric violins are not silent. Electric violins are as silent as electric guitars are (unplugged).

Do they make electric violas?

Straight electric violas are available in several designs. They can be made from a variety of materials and include the pick-up built into the instrument. Much like an electric guitar, they can also have a variety of effects such as reverb, delay, or distortion.

Is it okay to practice violin in apartment?

By Jasmine Reese – Whether you’re a student or professional musician, it doesn’t matter. You will worry about what your neighbors or roommates think when you practice. I’ve even heard some people say they have held off on starting to learn a musical instrument because of living in a shared space or apartment complex.

How many hours should you practice the violin?

For a beginner, 30 minutes every day are enough, whether adult or children. A student in music should practice around one hour and a half to two hours, not counting preparatory work, of course. For exams or concerts, 3 to 4 hours should be a maximum for a limited time.

Is it OK to practice violin with mute?

Your ‘situation normal’ on the violin should be to play without mute. Your bowing and tone creation skills should be based on the normal sound of the violin. A mute muffles away little mistakes and you might start playing too rough or too loud.