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Mary asks… What guitar effects pedals do I use to make my electric violin sound like an electric guitar? I’m wanting to find a effects pedal that will make my electric violin sound like an electric guitar, sounding like for example Ozzy, System of a down ect… Also I’m hoping to find this at a good price. AnswerBot answers: Distortion. You might want to try then all out, because i don really know which one would fit a violin. I recommend BOSS ds-1, or an MXR distortion. PS...Read Full Story

Donna asks… Should I invest in an electric violin or stick with my acoustic one? I’ve been playing on my acoustic violin for six years and I just recently joined a band. Is it worth while to invest in an electric one or just stick to my acoustic one? Also, if I want to stick with my acoustic violin , what would I need to be able to play it on an amp? AnswerBot answers: Wow, that’s pretty cool. I guess it depends on what sound the band is going for. I personally think either...Read Full Story

Robert asks… Electric Violinist? Does anyone know of an Electric Violinist a while back named Ed Alleyne-Johnson? and do you know where i can get some sheet music of some of his stuff? AnswerBot answers: Http://www.muntfish.com/alleyne-johnson/contact.php Ask there, that’s as close to the source as you’re likely to get. Laura asks… Can anyone recommend an electric violinist who uses cool sound effects? AnswerBot answers: The only Electric...Read Full Story

Jenny asks… Is it possible for the Electric Violin to make sound without an amp or headphones and just a battery? i’ve seen people play with and without an amp and i have no idea how it works (even though i play acoustic) could someone tell me the difference between the two and if its possible or not? AnswerBot answers: An electric violin is like any other electric instrument. It makes a sound, but the amplifier makes it loud enough to be heard easily. Some electrics work...Read Full Story

Joseph asks… Which electric violin looks better? http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Wine-red- Electric -Violin_W0QQitemZ220360682908QQihZ012QQcategoryZ100234QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-White- Electric -Violin_W0QQitemZ220360682987QQihZ012QQcategoryZ100234QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 the seller has good reviews . they are the same price and idk which one to get. thanks. AnswerBot answers: Number two!!! George...Read Full Story