A 5-string Violin with Massive Electronic Capability
From the first bow slide across the strings of the RV5PEFA 5-string Acoustic-electric Violin, violinists knew it offered something special — playability that rivals a conventional 4-string instrument. Crafted from carved Carpathian spruce, the RV5PEFA delivers a clear, open tone with subdued projection to safeguard against unwanted feedback in amplified situations. Speaking of which, you'll be blown away by this violin's plugged-in tone, which is well balanced across all strings, with a rich sound that's guaranteed to attract attention. Also, with the RV5PEFA you have direct access to Instant-Active technology; taking the pickup from passive to active in seconds for hotter signal. The RV5PEFA also boasts a camouflaged volume knob, which matches the instrument's eye-catching varnished finish for a head-turning, traditional look.
Familiar feel
Although it's armed with five strings, the Realist RV5PEFA plays like a 4-string violin. You'll greatly appreciate the RV5PEFA's custom-designed bridge curvature, and its expertly arranged string spacing ensures a feel that will be familiar to traditional 4-string players. And what can you do with a 5-string violin? Well, the violinists here at Sweetwater have used the RV5PEFA to replicate viola passages and to double cello parts (an octave up, of course) without switching instruments.
Instant-Active Technology lets you choose your pickup tone
Starting with a well-balanced tone capture across all strings, and a rich, full voice with heaps of unparalleled sound color, the Instant-Active pickup on the RV5PEFA offers violinists something a little different. Play in passive mode or engage the rechargeable preamp for active tones that offer a hotter signal. This gives players the power to contour the RV5PEFA as though it were an electric guitar. What's more, a charge time of only 90 seconds provides up to 48 hours of performance time. To top it off, the RV5PEFA's near-invisible volume knob in its treble-side C bout, as well as its discreet output jack, give this acoustic-electric violin an attention-grabbing traditional look.
Realist RV5PEFA 5-string Acoustic-electric Violin Features:
- 5-string acoustic-electric violin with playability that rivals a 4-string instrument
- Crafted from carved Carpathian spruce for a clear, open tone
- Subdued projection safeguards against unwanted feedback in amplified situations
- Custom-designed bridge curvature and expertly arranged string spacing ensures a familiar 4-string feel
- Instant-Active pickup technology lets you switch to active pickup tones for hotter signal, similar to an electric guitar
- Charge for only 90 seconds to get 48 hours of active playability
- Near-invisible volume knob and discreet output jack exhibit an attention-grabbing traditional look
