Epoch Musical Instruments

Violins - VM4E Master Electric

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A formidable acoustic/electric violin for players who are expected to push boundaries in all situations.
This instrument combines the latest in our carbon fibre/wood construction technology with our unique pickup design giving it the advantages
a light weight with a responsive, powerful and open sound.

The VM4E is ideal for players who have off-board preamps and want a versatile, uncomplicated instrument that plays well and sounds great in any situation – acoustically or electrically.

Features:

Electric and Acoustic
Unique high output pickup
Excellent feedback rejection
Easy, low cost maintenance
Ultra robust, modern construction
Unique carbon fibre/wood construction
Unaffected by heat and humidity
Stable tuning in all conditions
Professional strings
Comes with 2 bridges (wood and carbon fibre)
Australian designed and manufactured
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Technical details:
Overall length: 586 mm
String (Scale) length: 330 mm
Overall depth (incl bridge): 90 mm
Upper bout: 168 mm
Lower bout: 205 mm
Typical Weight: 640g

Construction:
Materials: wood neck and carbon fibre/wood body.
The High strength to weight ratio of carbon fibre means –

the instrument is lighter (approx 60 g lighter than all wood)
louder and
more responsive.

Finishes: Epoch Instruments use the latest hi-tech, durable 2-pack finish. The VM violin has a total matching full gloss finish

Colours:
Pearl: White, Yellow, Calypso Blue, Burnt Orange, Red, Black
Effect: Marble and Chameleon
Traditional Gloss

Electronics:
This is a passive instrument with our unique piezo based pickup embedded in the treble sound post.
The output jack is located on the side of the lower left bout.

Output/sensitivity: 1 meg ohm