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Fender FV-1 Electric Violin

First introduced in the late 50's, the Fender Violin is a unique instrument that has all the tone, playability, and features that musicians have come to expect from Fender. The Fender Violin comes as a complete outfit that includes a hardshell case, bow, and rosin. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
The case is very high quality. It comes with a cord as well which is good quality too. The bow is not very good. I use the bow I have for my acoustic violin which works great. The shoulder rest is very adjustable.

Quality:
It has great workmanship, and is very sturdy.

Value:
Great deal for the money. Compared to the Yamaha SV120K it is equal in quality and a much better buy.

Desirability:
It looks great. Very simple, and very balanced.

Sound:
This violin by far the best one on the market for the money. It's worth every bit I paid for it. The bow is worthless, but if you have a good quality bow the violin responds well.

Ease of Use:
I opened it for the first time and was playing five minutes later. GREAT!

Overall:
I am most impressed with this violin over all of the others I have tried.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Though the bows I got are passable, they are not all that great. I generally use other bows. The shoulder rest can tend to slip, and I might try to do something about that by way of customizing it. Nice case.

Quality:
On the whole, it's extremely well-made. It's a bit heavier than other electrics, but I like that. The neck is a little thicker than necessary, though. The bridge functions well, but it is made of rosewood or something similar. I've heard others say that a new maple brdige cut by a luthier greatly enhances playability, but I've not tried that yet. Overall, it seems solid enough to use as a weapon if you get an unexpected intruder into your home and need to smack him upside the head....

Value:
Yes---by all means! It is perhaps the least expensive quality electric I've seen. It's worth every penny.

Desirability:
It looks fine, design wise. I wouldn't mind seeing some custom finish jobs, though---other colors and patterns---that sort of thing. I think Fender's first violins probably influenced the development of other products; some of the Zetas look remarkably similar, and fender came first. I do prefer this design to most others.

Sound:
This fiddle is pretty great---especially for the money. It threw me at first because I was playing through a friend's recording machine that overemphasized the high frequencies. Put it through an acoustic amp and it was impressive. It works best with a preamp; other fiddles often have one onboard, but this one comes alive with any preamp or distortion pedal. Even the drive on little practice amps is enough. After that, it becomes equal to just about any task. The strings that come on the fiddle are terrible, for some reason; I put dominants on one and sensicores on the other (I bought a second one after liking the first). With a delay, it sounds like I'm playing traditional violin in a huge hall, with the proper distortion, it can sound just like an electric guitar. The action may be a triffle too high at the nut out of the box, but any luthier can adjust that. All in all, it's just great for the bucks!

Ease of Use:
I tplays very well with the right amp/preamp combo. One can easily get a deceptively bad first impression if you play on an amp that's not compatible with the instrument. I got a crate acoustic 60 watt amp with effects, and it was perfect. I also used a Boss DS-1 and a Coffin Case Blood Drive pedal. Interestingly, my little Epiphone practice amp works great on its built-in distortion but sounds "barely there" on its clear channel---probably because it's not boosted. As to the learning curve, though it took a couple weeks to discover the nuances, it sounded good right away. The electric is more sensitive in some ways and less so in others when compared to an acoustic violin. Yet there's a whole new universe of musical possibilities here too, and I'm still discovering them.

Support:
Never needed a thing, but I did get some free stuff. So I'll give 'em a "10."

Overall:
I might buy the FV-3 next time, or a Zeta, or a Mark Wood in addition to the Fender. They all are good in their own right and have different voices and capabilities. I'd like to have a five-string one day for versatility, and I think one could get a better pickup if you want to spend three times as much for the fiddle. But I'd keep the Fenders along with the other violins I might decide to buy, and I'd replace them with new Fenders in the event of their loss.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Tone and Volume Notches are helpful.

Quality:
Perfect quality for it's price, maybe a bit above

Value:
For price I got it ($250.00) amazing!

Desirability:
Looks pretty cool. Mine is white and it looks awesome. Black looks cool to.

Sound:
Pretty good sound on mine, but I cover original sounds with loads of distortion and effects.

Ease of Use:
Plug in and play is what it is.

Support:
Haven't delt with support yet because it's so well made.

Overall:
Just love this thing for shreddin around on. Sounds great with effects pedals and looper stations.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Not too many features, but most of the ones are great. Only bad thing is the shoulder rest, mine keeps falling out if i take it off of my shoulder for too long.

Quality:
ive had mine for about a year now and it still sounds just as good as the first day. No scratches, blemishes, nothin. still gorgeous.

Value:
value is no doubt one of the best on the market, great price for such a nice instrument.

Desirability:
it looks great, very intriguing and has a kind of mystery about it that draws people to it. Lovely tone as well and helps me with my playing a great deal.

Sound:
Sound is great, lots of room for your own technique, not over powering. Plays great, easy to move around the fingerboard and loads of fun. I learn new things to do with it everyday, great product.

Ease of Use:
very easy to use, i learn new things every time i play it. its a blast.

Support:
im sure if i needed them then i wouldnt be dissappointed

Overall:
i love this violin. it plays just like a traditional but has the capacity to be much much more than traditional. Fender really hit a home run with this great instrument!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
I didnt expect it to come with a wire to hook it up to an amp..but it did =]

Sound:
I play this violin with my church Praise Band, along with other instruments like the guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass!!..its blends well with the other instruments and it sounds great!!! There's only a difference in sound when it's hooked up and when its not..when it's not hooked up obviously it sounds a bit scratchy and soft but when you hook it up to an amp..it sounds totally different..but overall..I LOVE IT.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
This violin ROCKS!!!!!!!!! Alirighty..well I am a violinist with 5 years of experience. I just got it a couple days ago and it is a very good violin...if you think that the wood one is the best...yes it is more expensive...the only reason why it is expensive is because that it has alot better painting..like the rims and all that stuff. but i have the white one and it has abeautiful soud..if you want the sound that works very wil for the violin is a 25 Watt amp. I just love it all the other reviews that are bad...just don't trust them ..I relly recomend this violin to you!! It rox! thanks

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
It has good basic features, athough it could use a reverb control.If you get this you're gonna want to get an amp with some good tone controls.

Quality:
The overall quality of the insrument was what I expected from Fender. It is sturdy and well manufactured.

Value:
You get what you pay for with this violin. Although it is not as high quality as some of the electrics that are on the market it is the most affordable without buying second hand.

Sound:
If you are looking for a nice classical soud then look into buying an acusic and a pickup. However if you are looking for a nice electric Jazzy sound then this instrument is perfect. It may not be what some people are looking for in sound, but it was perfect for my usage. If you get a chance to test this instrument before puchasing it I would recomend you do so in order to make sure that you want that Fender tone.

Overall:
I personally felt that this was a good violin, but preview it first to make sure it is what you want before you spend your money

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Overall:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Features:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Quality:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Support:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10

Sound:
the sound on this violin is just horrible and i dont think you can do anythign to make it better but to just scratch it and start over

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
As far as features I am so new at playing that I don't use much special effects but I like having options available with my violin. I do wish that Fender would make an electric violin to have more of the neck accessable to play and less body, and maybe to have a variety of unique looks for different styles of the body shape.

Quality:
My Fender hasn't given up on me yet and has is very well made.

Value:
I believe that this item is priced what it is worth performance wise as well.

Desirability:
It's a violin

Sound:
I have played my Fender violin for over 2 years and I love it. The sound is great, but I would suggest that anyone investing in an electric violin should have a really good accoustic amp and a really good bow, which are other factors that help the sound of an electric violin. I have an accoustic violin and my Fender is my favorite.

Support:
No, I haven't delt with the Fender Company themselves. I would say the company manufactured the violin great and Guitar Center sold it to me great also.

Overall:
Until I decide to get another Fender or other electric violin for a different type of violin body shape.

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Overall:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Features:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Quality:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Feature:
like wise there is only one setting, but the jacks and pickups seemed to be good.

Quality:
Just the sound alone will reflect why the scores are so low. I mean you could have a wonderful looking instrument but, that doesn't mean anything if it sounds bad.

Value:
you can get a lot better for your money. Unfortunatly your paying for the name.

Desirability:
Like I said earlier it does look nice, but looks aren't everything

Sound:
The sound of this instrument can be discribed by one word "FAKE". It's unforutunate b/c that sound of this violin actually sounds more like a keyboard's 'violin' setting. A disapointing model.

Support:
no comment

Overall:
Not Recommended.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Sound:
I have played professionally for many years, and this is my first electric. Having serveral high quality violins, and one excellent one I am truly impressed by the high quality, sound and feel of this affordable instrument.

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