Electric violins are the newest modern alternative to traditional acoustic violins and very few brands have built up a reputation like Glasser.
The Background of Glasser
Glasser was first well known for its high quality, strong, and reliable composite bows. Those same qualities have been brought into their electric violins.
Rather than focusing on craftsmanship and quality alone, Glasser prioritizes reliability and performance stability.
How Glasser Electric Violins Differ from Acoustic Violins
Composite vs. Wood Body
Acoustic violins often are made of real spruce and maple wood. Although beautiful and vibrant, wooden instruments are very sensitive to:
- Humidity
- Temperature changes
- Cracking and warping over time
Glasser electric violins have a composite body.
Making them:
- Resistant to climate changes
- Less susceptible to structural damage
- Highly durable for frequent performances, especially in the outdoors
Acoustic violins use the inside of the body to project sound. That design, while beautiful and has worked for hundreds of years, becomes difficult when amplifying with technology.
Glasser electrics are built specifically with this in mind.
The composite body:
- Prevents feedback
- Gives a clean, direct signal to tech
- Easily connects to amps, pedals, and any other device
Instead of messing with an acoustic instrument for use in loud environments, Glasser instruments have been designed for just this purpose.
Here at Sol Vista Violins, we offer Glasser electric violins and other Glasser products, including bows and other instruments. If you are interested in a good, solid, reliable electric instrument, we would gladly help you explore your options. We can also help with any of your other instrument and musical needs.
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