Electric Violin Lutherie
Electric Violin Lutherie (EVL) is a small company, located in Oswego, NY, that started to build its own electric violin because of its frustration with existing electric violins. The instruments are designed by musicians for musicians, handcrafted in their own shop and intend to offer high quality at low prices.
EVL designed an own pickup system, using a piezo-ceramic material, that is well shielded and is fit into the bridge. This passive system delivers a rich, full sound. Active systems may be available upon request. Other pickup options include Schatten and Barbera pickups.
EVL currently has 4,5 and 6 string violins and violas available, and also starts to offer MIDI. The Electric Violin Lutherie also builds acoustic electric violins, and the company is open to take custom orders.