Best Electric Violin (2026): 5 Picks Compared
Updated Oct 24, 2026 · By 
Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank
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The Vangoa Electric Violin leads this list as Best Overall: a 4/4 violin with a solid maple body, a headphone jack and a full kit at 2 lb. If you want a lifetime warranty with a mini amp, the Kennedy Violins Bunnel Edge outfit is the pick.
The picks at a glance
Which one should you buy?
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 2 lb: Vangoa Electric Violin 4/4 Full Size Silent See pick 1
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 5 lb: Cecilio 4/4 Electric Silent Violin Set See pick 2
- Players who want a violin that plays acoustic and electric: Cecilio 4/4 Full Size Acoustic & Electric See pick 3
- Players who want a lifetime warranty: Kennedy Violins Electric Violin Bunnel Edge Outfit 4/4 See pick 4
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 6 lb: Yamaha YEV104NT Electric Violin See pick 5
Narrow it down
- Best Electric Violin Under $1000
- Best Electric Violin Under $200
- Best Electric Violin for Beginners
- Best Electric Violin for Home
- Best Portable Electric Violin
- Best Mini Electric Violin
- Best Beginner Electric Violin
- Best Electric Violin for Live Performance
- Best 4 String Electric Violin
- Best 5 String Electric Violin
The 5 picks, ranked
1Best Overall
Vangoa Electric Violin 4/4 Full Size Silent
- Headphone output
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 4/4
- 2-year warranty stated
It holds Best Overall with a 4/4 maple body, a headphone jack and a full kit at 2 lb.
Who it suits
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 2 lb
- Players who want a headphone jack for practice
Skip it if
- You want a violin heavier than 2 lb
- You want a size other than 4/4
The violin has a solid maple body with ebony fittings, a carbon fiber tailpiece with 4 fine tuners and a headphone jack. The kit holds a hard case, extra strings, rosin and headphones. It carries a 2-year warranty and weighs 2 lb.
2Runner-Up
Cecilio 4/4 Electric Silent Violin Set
- Headphone output not stated in the listing
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 4/4
- 1 year warranty stated
It holds Runner-Up with a solid maple body, ebony fittings and a case at 5 lb.
Who it suits
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 5 lb
- Players who want ebony fittings and a blue finish
Skip it if
- You want a violin under 5 lb
- You want a color other than blue
The violin has a hand-carved solid maple body with mother of pearl inlays and ebony fingerboard, chin rest, pegs and tailpiece. The box holds a 9V alkaline battery, a Brazil wood bow with Mongolian horsehair, a rosin cake, a bridge, an aux cable and headphones. It carries a 1 year warranty and weighs 5 lb.
3Also Great
Cecilio 4/4 Full Size Acoustic & Electric
- Headphone output not stated in the listing
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 4/4
- 1 year warranty stated
It holds Also Great as a 4/4 violin that plays acoustic and electric with a solid spruce top.
Who it suits
- Players who want a violin that plays acoustic and electric
- Players who want a solid spruce top
Skip it if
- You want an electric-only violin
- You want a color other than pearl white
The violin has a hand-carved solid spruce top with a solid maple back and sides, plus ebony pegs, chin rest, fingerboard and a tailpiece with 4 fine tuners. The set holds a Brazilwood bow with Mongolian horsehair, a foam hard case, an adjustable shoulder rest, a bridge, rosin and an AUX cable. It carries a 1 year warranty.
4Also Great
Kennedy Violins Electric Violin Bunnel Edge Outfit 4/4
- Headphone output
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 4/4
- Lifetime warranty stated
It holds Also Great with a piezo pickup, a mini amp and a lifetime warranty.
Who it suits
- Players who want a lifetime warranty
- Players who want a mini amp in the outfit
Skip it if
- You want a warranty shorter than lifetime
- You want a top wood other than zebrano
The violin has a solid maple body with a zebrano top and ebony fittings, plus control sliders on the face of the instrument. The outfit holds a Portland oblong carrying case, an instrument cable, a Brazilwood bow with horsehair, a mini amp, rosin, over-ear headphones and D'Addario Prelude strings. It has a piezo ceramic pickup with a 1/4 inch output jack for an amp and a 1/8-inch output jack for headphones. It carries a lifetime warranty.
5Also Great
Yamaha YEV104NT Electric Violin
- Headphone output not stated in the listing
- Case or gig bag included not stated in the listing
- Size: 4/4
It holds Also Great as a 4/4 violin that plugs into an amplifier with a pickup.
Who it suits
- Players who want a 4/4 violin at 6 lb
- Players who want to plug into an amplifier and play
Skip it if
- You want a violin under 6 lb
- You want a size other than 4/4
The violin is made from 6 different woods with a natural polished finish. It has a pickup and a volume control bypass switch with a 1/4 inch output jack. It weighs 6 lb and plugs into an amplifier to play.
Side by side
| Product | Headphone output | Case or gig bag included | Bow included | Rosin included | Size | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vangoa Electric Violin 4/4 Full Size Silent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4/4 | 2 lb | 2-year |
| Cecilio 4/4 Electric Silent Violin Set | Not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4/4 | 5 lb | 1 year |
| Cecilio 4/4 Full Size Acoustic & Electric | Not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4/4 | Not stated | 1 year |
| Kennedy Violins Electric Violin Bunnel Edge Outfit 4/4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4/4 | Not stated | lifetime |
| Yamaha YEV104NT Electric Violin | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 4/4 | 6 lb | Not stated |
How we ranked these electric violins
Every pick has at least 100 customer ratings on Amazon and a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.
- Headphone output weight 2
- Case or gig bag included weight 1
- Bow included weight 1
- Rosin included weight 1
Buying advice: electric violin
Check size and weight first
All 5 violins here measure 4/4, so size does not separate them. Weight does: the Vangoa weighs 2 lb, the Cecilio blue violin weighs 5 lb and the Yamaha weighs 6 lb. Compare the weight with how much you move the violin, and check what case or bag comes with each violin.
Decide how you will hear it
A headphone jack lets you practice with headphones, and the Vangoa and the Kennedy outfits both have one. An amplifier output lets you play for others, and the Kennedy outfit adds a mini amp in the box. The Yamaha plugs into an amplifier with a 1/4 inch output jack. Match the outputs to how you plan to play.
Compare the kit, not just the violin
Kits differ in what they add. The Vangoa kit holds a hard case, extra strings, rosin and headphones. The Cecilio blue set holds a battery, a Brazil wood bow, a rosin cake, a bridge, an aux cable and headphones. The Kennedy outfit holds a carrying case, an instrument cable, a bow, a mini amp, rosin, headphones and strings. Compare the kit contents with what you already own.
Frequently asked questions
Do electric violins need an amplifier?
An amplifier lets others hear the violin, while a headphone jack lets you practice with headphones. The Vangoa and the Kennedy outfits both have a headphone jack, and the Yamaha plugs into an amplifier.
What size are the violins in this guide?
All 5 violins here measure 4/4. Weight separates them instead: the Vangoa weighs 2 lb, the Cecilio blue violin weighs 5 lb and the Yamaha weighs 6 lb.
What comes with an electric violin outfit?
The Vangoa, Cecilio and Kennedy outfits hold a case, a bow and rosin. The Vangoa kit adds extra strings and headphones, the Cecilio blue set adds a battery, a bridge and an aux cable, and the Kennedy outfit adds a mini amp.
What is a piezo pickup on a violin?
A piezo pickup turns the string vibration into an electric signal for an amplifier or headphones. The Kennedy outfit has a piezo ceramic pickup with output jacks for an amp and headphones.
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Specifications and availability come from each Amazon listing on Oct 24, 2026 and can change. Check the listing before you buy.