Epoch Musical Instruments

Violins - VM5E Master Electric 5-String

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The advantages of Epoch construction and pickup technology combined with the extended range possible with the addition of a low C make this is a
serious acoustic /electric violin for adventurous players who like to push boundaries and make statements. The characteristics of our carbon fibre/wood construction technology give the VM5E a big, open sound combined with a light weight. The addition of our unique pickup make this an ideal instrument for players who have off-board preamps and want an uncomplicated instrument that not only works and plays well but sounds great – acoustically or electrically.

Features:
1. Easy, low cost maintenance
2. Ultra robust, modern construction
3. Unique carbon fibre/wood construction
4. Unaffected by heat and humidity
5. Stable tuning in all conditions
6. Professional strings
7. Comes with 2 bridges (wood and carbon fibre)
8. Australian designed and manufactured
9. 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: 530g

Available in 2 neck widths - wide and narrow

(N to order)	VM5W	VM5N
Nut Width	28 mm	23 mm
String Spacing - Nut	6.25 mm	5 mm
Bridge	10.5 mm	10.5 mm

Construction:
Materials: wood neck and carbon fibre/wood body.

The high strength to weight ratio of carbon fibre means the instrument is lighter, louder and more responsive than the all wood equivalent.

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

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

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